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Colorado Lawmaker Wants To Eliminate Tampon Tax
Colorado's 2017 legislative session is underway, and one of the more unusual new proposals from a lawmaker that's set to be introduced involves feminine sanitary products.
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Colorado's 2017 legislative session is underway, and one of the more unusual new proposals from a lawmaker that's set to be introduced involves feminine sanitary products.
It was a historic opening day of the 2017 legislative session as Rep. Crisanta Duran, D-Denver became the first Latina speaker of the House in Colorado.
Wednesday marks the start of a new Colorado legislative session, and Gov. John Hickenlooper is talking about what he hopes gets accomplished this year.
The 2017 legislative session starts Wednesday at the state Capitol and this year's Legislature includes a record number of African-American lawmakers and the state's first Latina speaker of the house.
The Colorado Legislature sets many law enforcement training policies and in its upcoming session they are once again expected to take up police reform.
The Supreme Court won't hear a challenge to a Colorado law that requires out-of-state internet retailers to tell customers how much they owe in state sales taxes.
This November Colorado voters will be asked to decide on Proposition 106 which is the Colorado End of Life Options Act -- known as assisted suicide.
Colorado voters this fall will decide whether terminally ill people should be allowed to receive prescriptions for drugs to end their own lives.
Although minorities comprise a growing portion of the U.S. population, whites still hold disproportionately large majorities in many state legislatures and Congress.
It took until the final hours of Colorado's legislative session for the legislature to finish up one of the most emotional issues they've struggled with.
Colorado's tourists would be able to buy as much marijuana as residents, if a bill moving through the state Legislature passes.
The bill addresses situations where a couple got a civil union license and then later got a marriage license after the U.S. Supreme Court decision last year.
Republicans and Democrats in Colorado rarely find much common ground on marijuana issues, but on Thursday both parties found an issue they both fully support.
A plan to revive the presidential primaries in Colorado has cleared a big hurdle in the state Legislature.
Colorado lawmakers are following up on promises to change the state's system of choosing presidential candidates to a primary election, instead of caucuses.
Colorado is expanding a law limiting marijuana advertising.
Education apps have become increasingly popular in schools, and teaching isn't the only thing they're being used for.
New limits on police authority are nearing approval in the Colorado legislature after what appears to be an elusive exercise in politics — compromise.
House lawmakers will consider on Tuesday whether to pass a bill that would make it a crime to pretend a pet is a service animal.
Five and a half years after Denver sheriff's deputies grappled with Marvin Booker, some leaders in the state legislature are attempting to prevent the scenario that ended his life.
Colorado is closer to removing a loophole that allowed two prison inmates to be exonerated of killing a fellow prisoner by invoking a "Make My Day" law.
Colorado's state House has passed a bill to allow transgender residents to update their birth certificates to reflect their correct gender.
A bill making its way through the state capitol would get rid of almost all mandatory minimum sentences.
A bill to double Colorado's statute of limitations on sexual assaults from 10 years to 20 years has won initial approval in the state House.
A Colorado House committee unanimously passed a bill Thursday that would require police agencies to videotape interrogations of suspects in certain felony cases as a way to prevent false confessions.
Community members say that despite the area being deemed "unsuitable" for shooting five years ago, risky shooting activities continue at the site less than half a mile away from more than 100 homes.
With all the support and all the heartwarming stories that have come out about Todd Kidd and the influence he had on others, his sister hopes his death will serve as a wakeup call against gun violence.
The outages Friday were connected to "a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said in a statement.
Customers expecting deliveries on Friday could face a wait following a software outage that's impacting flights across the globe.
The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles is experiencing a statewide outage due to the Microsoft outage for customers of its 365 apps.
Community members say that despite the area being deemed "unsuitable" for shooting five years ago, risky shooting activities continue at the site less than half a mile away from more than 100 homes.
With all the support and all the heartwarming stories that have come out about Todd Kidd and the influence he had on others, his sister hopes his death will serve as a wakeup call against gun violence.
The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles is experiencing a statewide outage due to the Microsoft outage for customers of its 365 apps.
Officials from the Regional Transportation District on Friday morning said light rail lines are experiencing service disruptions.
Flights are getting back to regular operations at Denver International Airport although there are still be lingering problems from an overnight global Microsoft outage.
A communications failure is causing big delays with the Regional Transportation Department's light rail lines, specifically the E, H, R and W lines.
United Airlines is one of the airlines whose flights were affected on Friday morning.
Local officials, Lutheran Hospital staff, and other community members celebrated the completion of their new facility with a ribbon-cutting Thursday night.
Todd Kidd played hockey for the University of Denver Pioneers in college. He was killed in RiNo while he was working as a bouncer.
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NBA guard Russell Westbrook is expected to join the Denver Nuggets after being bought out following a sign-and-trade agreement with the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers.
The Colorado Rockies are back at Coors Field Friday night and fans will have a new way to eat ice cream.
Terrell Davis and his wife, Tamiko, discussed the moment the former Denver Broncos star was handcuffed in front of his children and other passengers on a United Airlines flight.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo declared the Seine river "exquisite" after taking a long-promised dip to show its water is safe for the Paris Olympics.
It was to be a night of nationwide exposure for the rising performer and Colorado native, instead, it drew criticism and expressions of concern.
The outages Friday were connected to "a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said in a statement.
Customers expecting deliveries on Friday could face a wait following a software outage that's impacting flights across the globe.
The Wall Street Journal calls reporter Evan Gershkovich's conviction on spying charges in Russia "bogus," but it may clear the way for a prisoner swap.
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
Cash, cars and even cows are just a few ways some nations reward their medal-winning Olympic athletes.
Republicans were once the party of Obamacare repeal and abortion opposition. They've said little about either issue in Milwaukee.
Some of traditionally liberal Silicon Valley's biggest names are backing Trump.
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
Former President Donald Trump publicly recounted the assassination attempt for the first time during a speech at the Republican National Convention.
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
Republicans were once the party of Obamacare repeal and abortion opposition. They've said little about either issue in Milwaukee.
Local officials, Lutheran Hospital staff, and other community members celebrated the completion of their new facility with a ribbon-cutting Thursday night.
For a long weekend, just shy of 20 kids will get to spend some time with people just like them, those who were born with a cleft, and many say it's a safe space where they feel comfortable.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
The outages Friday were connected to "a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said in a statement.
Customers expecting deliveries on Friday could face a wait following a software outage that's impacting flights across the globe.
Some of traditionally liberal Silicon Valley's biggest names are backing Trump.
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
Cash, cars and even cows are just a few ways some nations reward their medal-winning Olympic athletes.
A new national study from Prudential Financial shows Gen Xers are struggling to be prepared for retirement.
As temperatures heat up and Coloradans escape extreme weather outside, the heat will also put a strain on air conditioners keeping you cool inside.
Last week was scorching hot in Colorado, so many people were staying indoors and cranking up the air conditioning.
The University of Denver is launching a new certificate program to address affordable housing needs in Colorado.
Right now, Coloradans are struggling to make ends meet, and a nonprofit in Denver is providing opportunities to change that.