As a long-time bike commuter, I’ve easily pedaled thousands of miles over the years. But as much as I love to ride, I’ve always felt a small pang of guilt for falling short in not using my bicycle for all my daily transportation needs. Hopefully, Colorado is about to reduce my carbon footprint with its […]
Alex Valdez
Posted inClimate, Environment, News, Politics and Government
Gas-powered lawn equipment sales would be banned in parts of Colorado under Democrats’ latest climate bill
Two Democratic state lawmakers have introduced a sweeping climate and environment bill that would outlaw gas-powered lawn equipment along the northern Front Range, set new greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals and force insurance companies operating in the state to conduct a climate assessment. Senate Bill 138 also aims to make carbon capture and sequestration easier […]
Posted inBusiness, Economy, News, Politics and Government
Colorado businesses would be required to accept cash under measure headed to governor’s desk
Colorado businesses could be fined up to $250 if they refuse to accept cash for goods and services under a bill that cleared the state legislature on Tuesday and is headed to Gov. Jared Polis’ desk. The measure from state Rep. Alex Valdez and state Sen. Robert Rodriguez, who are both Denver Democrats, would make […]
Posted inCrime and Courts, News, Politics and Government
Coloradans convicted of marijuana possession could easily get their record sealed under new bill
Colorado lawmakers are on track to give more people convicted of marijuana possession offenses the opportunity to easily seal their criminal record, by requiring courts to seal convictions for possession up to two ounces for people who haven’t committed a crime since. House Bill 1090 would also expand Colorado’s recreational marijuana possession limit to two […]
Posted inEnvironment, Health, News
Coalition demands fence line monitors, tougher caps at Suncor to protect Colorado communities
A coalition of neighbors, activists and state legislators on Wednesday unveiled a bill creating real-time air monitoring at the fence lines of major toxic polluters and a new network of dispersed community sensors, putting allies on notice they expect tangible results this year from the environmental justice movement. The soon-to-be-introduced bill would require the Air […]
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Colorado lawmakers want to stop dogs, cats from being euthanized in shelters for lack of space
Sometimes, food and shelter just aren’t enough. A bill at Colorado’s Capitol says dogs and cats deserve more when they’re lost or abandoned — they need mental and emotional care, too. Lawmakers want to discourage shelters from killing animals because of lack of space and ensure that dogs and cats are adopted, returned to their […]
Posted inHealth, News
Colorado wants to let pharmacists write prescriptions for HIV prevention drugs
First it was birth-control pills, then smoking-cessation medications. Now, Colorado is on its way to becoming one of the first states in the country to allow people to skip the doctor’s office and get prescriptions for drugs that prevent HIV infection at the pharmacy. The move comes as more than 400 Coloradans are diagnosed with […]
Posted inColoradans, Growth, News, Politics and Government, Transportation
On your left! Here comes another attempt to get scooters off the sidewalks
Scooters, get off the sidewalk. It makes sense to pedestrians and scooter riders alike that the electric scooters zipping around Colorado ought to use bike lanes instead of dodging people on sidewalks. But in fact, state law says it’s illegal for them to drive in the street. The electric two-wheelers that top out at about […]