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Gov. Polis Signs Police Accountability Bill Into Law
Gov. Jared Polis signed Colorado's comprehensive new police reform bill on Friday morning.
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Gov. Jared Polis signed Colorado's comprehensive new police reform bill on Friday morning.
Lawmakers came back the end of May after the session was interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Colorado lawmakers wound down a shortened 2020 session Saturday having drastically cut education funding because of the coronavirus pandemic's revenue impact.
A bill to improve police accountability in Colorado just passed its final reading in the state Senate.
Wide-ranging reforms to law enforcement will become law in Colorado. Friday night, Gov. Jared Polis tweeted he supports Senate Bill 217, also known as a police accountability bill, and will sign it when it gets to his desk.
Among other measures, the bill requires all local and Colorado State Patrol officers who have contact with the public to be equipped with body cameras by July 1, 2023 — two years later than originally proposed — and requires that unedited footage be released to the public within 21 days of a misconduct complaint being filed.
There will be sweeping reforms at police departments statewide after the passage of a police accountability bill at the state Capitol.
The Colorado House of Representatives passed a bill which would make it harder for Coloradans to opt out of required vaccines.
Protests outside the State Capitol building for the last couple weeks may change police response forever in Colorado.
A bill aimed at boosting childhood immunization rates in Colorado moved forward on a 7-4 vote on Sunday in the House Health and Insurance Committee.
The state House and Senate will take up several major bills in a rare weekend session. Among those bills is the school finance act, a police accountability bill and a bill aimed at boosting immunization rates.
Colorado could follow California's lead in providing subsidies to help fund health care for people who aren't citizens.
The Colorado Restaurant Association is pushing a bill in the state Senate that would allow to-go liquor sales to continue for another two years.
Colorado Republicans targeted the salaries of the state's top executives Tuesday, as well as upcoming pay raises for lawmakers.
Some state lawmakers say they hear the demands of Black Lives Matter demonstrators and are taking action.
Because of the violent nature of protests outside the Colorado State Capitol on Thursday night, state leaders won't hold hearings at the capitol on Friday or Saturday.
On Wednesday, Colorado lawmakers provided an overview of a newly introduced bill that would provide earned sick days to workers in the state.
Colorado's colleges and universities are facing about a 5% reduction in state funding.
KC Becker says everyone in the state will be impacted in some way, and vulnerable populations will be especially impacted.
Coronavirus is taking a huge toll on the Colorado state budget.
Two Colorado lawmakers say they feel the pain of small businesses owners who are trying stay afloat amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The state legislature reconvened Monday just long enough to go into recess again. Lawmakers adjourned two weeks ago due to concerns about COVID-19.
State Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet has tested positive for coronavirus.
State lawmakers are suspending the legislative session for two weeks because of coronavirus. They'll wrap up what they can Saturday, and then dismiss until it's safer for large groups to gather for things like hearings.
State lawmakers are discussing the possibility of shutting down the state Capitol because of coronavirus.
NOCO Humane is moving dogs and cats out quickly, with adoptions surpassing average rates. However, the influx of animals it has taken in, paints a different picture.
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Officials with the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority say a large RV was recovered from the river after falling 75 feet down an embankment in the Big Thompson Canyon on West Highway 34.
West Metro Fire Rescue says crews responded to a detached garage fire near Morrison Road and Kipling Street.
The suspect in the Smoky Hill Road shooting in Aurora has been charged with first-degree attempted murder, while his bond has been set at $2 million.
NOCO Humane is moving dogs and cats out quickly, with adoptions surpassing average rates. However, the influx of animals it has taken in, paints a different picture.
Officials with the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority say a large RV was recovered from the river after falling 75 feet down an embankment in the Big Thompson Canyon on West Highway 34.
West Metro Fire Rescue says crews responded to a detached garage fire near Morrison Road and Kipling Street.
The suspect in the Smoky Hill Road shooting in Aurora has been charged with first-degree attempted murder, while his bond has been set at $2 million.
The victims of a fatal crash that happened on eastbound I-70, just east of the Avon 167 interchange have been identified.
The man who died while rafting at Dinosaur National Monument has been identified as a fire captain from Salt Lake City.
CBS News Colorado Anchor and Reporter Kennedy Cook explains how the remains of a World War II veteran were identified and officially laid to rest in Colorado.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office posted a message on X, announcing that a 12-year-old boy's bike that was stolen by a suspect outside of a Walmart has been returned.
The suspect in the Smoky Hill Road shooting in Aurora has been charged with first-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault, according to jail records.
CBS News Colorado reporter Michael Abeyta is taking a deep dive into why more people are surrendering pets to humane societies, which is adding more pressure to shelters.
DU defenseman Zeev Buium was drafted 12th overall by the Minnesota Wild during the first round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft at the Sphere just outside Las Vegas Friday night.
History was made at the U.S. Senior Open on Friday when Frank Bensel Jr. hit a pair of aces on back-to-back holes.
Nathan MacKinnon is your 2024 NHL MVP and "most outstanding" player -- receives Hart Memorial Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award.
Guard Reggie Jackson has been traded from the Denver Nuggets to the Charlotte Hornets along with three unprotected second-round picks for cash considerations.
Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope plans to decline his player option and will become an unrestricted free agent, according to sources.
The state attorney general is investigating the shooting of Nyah Mway, who was born in Myanmar and is a member of its Karen ethnic minority.
Polls show Americans' trust in the Supreme Court has never been lower, especially in light of ethical lapses that lead observers to question the impartiality of the justices.
Hurricane warnings are already in effect in Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Tobago.
Police said they spotted what "appeared to be a handgun" during the chase, but was later determined to be a pellet gun resembling a Glock 17.
The 36-year-old woman is being held in the Mecklenburg County Jail on a $250,000 bond, jail records show.
Pennsylvania Rep. Madeleine Dean, a Democrat, said of Biden, "He had a bad debate. There's no two ways about that."
The Biden campaign says President Biden will "absolutely not" step aside.
Former President Donald Trump addressed a rally in Chesapeake, Virginia, a day after his first 2024 debate with President Biden.
The Supreme Court overruled a 40-year-old decision that said federal courts should defer to agencies in certain cases. Here's what it means.
The Supreme Court's order clears the way for Steve Bannon to report to prison by July 1 to begin serving a four-month sentence.
Does wearing a face mask help to prevent COVID? Four years after the pandemic began, here's what scientists have learned.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
Dania Furniture recalls Hayden bookcase sold nationwide after an unanchored unit fell over, killing a 4-year-old.
A Colorado pediatric doctor says it's children who could endure the worst from heatstroke.
A new study found no association between multivitamins and lower risk of death. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder shares what you need to know.
Some of the world's largest companies have toned down their Pride campaigns in the wake of last year's backlash against Target and Bud Light.
Xcel Energy submitted its long-awaited wildfire mitigation plan Thursday, seeking approval for $1.9 billion for work to protect Colorado from wildfires ignited by power equipment.
Advertisers hope that bridge building and slowing down is a message that sells to an anxious nation in short supply of unity.
The lawsuit against the NFL covered 2.4 million residential subscribers and 48,000 businesses who paid for the "Sunday Ticket" package of out-of-market games.
Dania Furniture recalls Hayden bookcase sold nationwide after an unanchored unit fell over, killing a 4-year-old.
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.
From blazers to shoes, women of all shapes and sizes enjoyed a free shopping spree. Some were even able to get a makeover.
This week Denver city officials celebrated the opening of 49 new affordable condos in the Five Points neighborhood.
"Happiness, peace, and dreams aren't for other communities. These goals are accessible to us as well," one grant recipient said. "I was so proud, because I realized in that moment I was breaking a cycle."