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Coloradans can defer payment on a big chunk of their rising property tax bill. Here’s how to do it.

by Jesse Paul 3:15 AM MST on Feb 2, 202310:04 AM MST on Feb 2, 2023

The legislature passed a bill in 2021 allowing Coloradans to defer payment on any increase in their property tax bill over 4% by making it a lien against their home

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Business

Amazon put workers at risk at Aurora warehouse, five others nationwide, OSHA investigation finds

by Joshua Perry 5:36 PM MST on Feb 1, 20237:51 AM MST on Feb 2, 2023

OSHA cited the warehouse after finding that the company put its workers at risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Amazon said an improved safety protocol has reduced injuries.

Water

California releases its plan for Colorado River cuts, evaporation loss not included

by The Associated Press 3:45 AM MST on Feb 1, 20238:20 AM MST on Feb 1, 2023

California wants cuts based on Lake Mead elevation and not on water lost to evaporation and transportation, which Colorado and other states propose

Politics and Government

State budget writers fine Colorado Mesa University for exceeding tuition increase cap, highlighting annual Capitol debate

by Jesse Paul 3:15 AM MST on Jan 30, 202310:16 AM MST on Jan 30, 2023

Legislature told the state’s colleges and universities they couldn’t raise tuition for any in-state undergraduate students by more than 2%.

Politics and Government

Nearly 25% of Colorado’s state lawmakers have landed a statehouse seat by vacancy committee

by Jesse Paul and Sandra Fish 3:15 AM MST on Jan 25, 20234:31 PM MST on Jan 24, 2023

There will be 24 lawmakers this year who secured a statehouse seat through a vacancy appointment, including no fewer than nine legislators who will have been appointed in a 12-month span

Crime and Courts

Colorado man uses new law to sue Denver archdiocese over abuse by convicted priest

by The Associated Press 3:06 PM MST on Jan 19, 202310:32 AM MST on Jan 20, 2023

The lawsuit takes advantage of a recently passed law that allows victims in Colorado to sue even if the statute of limitations has passed.

Health

Boulder is buying a home for people to live in while recovering from methamphetamine addiction

by Boulder Reporting Lab 3:34 AM MST on Jan 18, 20238:10 AM MST on Jan 18, 2023

Boulder County repurposed one of its office buildings to provide temporary outpatient drug addiction treatment. Now, they are looking to buy a property for inpatient recovery.

Education

What role should parents play in schools? Five Colorado districts are teaming up to include them.

by Erica Breunlin 3:25 AM MST on Jan 17, 20231:00 PM MST on Jan 17, 2023

The pandemic changed the way parents are involved in their kids’ education. A new family engagement center shared by five districts will better incorporate their input into schools.