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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis Delivers State Of The State Address
Gov. Jared Polis' biggest ask for 2020 will be legislation to create a state-administered public option for health insurance.
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Gov. Jared Polis' biggest ask for 2020 will be legislation to create a state-administered public option for health insurance.
Opening day of the state legislature is typically the calm before the storm, but Democratic Senate President Leroy Garcia came out swinging in his speech.
A state-supervised public option for Coloradans seeking health insurance and an ambitious family medical leave proposal headline Democrats' agenda for the 2020 legislative session starting Wednesday.
The Colorado legislature heads back to work Wednesday.
The Colorado State Legislature will start work on the 2020 session on Wednesday.
Colorado could soon become only the second state to legalize a green alternative to cremation and burials.
The Colorado Legislature could ban the use of taxpayer dollars for private prisons as early as next year.
Two more state lawmakers are facing new recall petitions like the one filed against Governor Jared Polis. Constituents are hoping to force Sen. Brittany Pettersen and Sen. Pete Lee from office.
Governor Jared Polis has ordered all United States and Colorado flags flown at half staff through Tuesday after a former Colorado state legislator dies.
Helping more students get the chance to take advanced classes in high school is the purpose of a new bill signed by Gov. Jared Polis on Friday. But the bill takes on another significance for the lawmaker behind it.
In the wake of the STEM School shooting in Highlands Ranch, calls are growing for more mental health care for children.
Colorado lawmakers on Thursday abandoned legislation to make it harder for parents to opt their children out of vaccinations.
A new survey on Initiative 300 shows the 'Right To Survive' measure losing in next week's Denver election by nearly a two to one margin.
A lawsuit accuses House Democrats of violating the constitution in getting it passed.
A Colorado lawmaker who carried a bill making it harder to opt out of immunizations is scared for his life as well as the lives of his family members after receiving a threatening email.
Local governments would have control over apartment rent increases if a bill before state lawmakers passes.
Colorado's House voted 38-25 Monday to approve Senate amendments to the bill.
Opponents to Colorado's House Bill 19-1032 gathered on the steps of the state capital building, Saturday, to call on lawmakers to ditch the bill.
A bill introduced to lawmakers aims to help curb youth suicide in Colorado.
Some lawmakers say people are being jailed for minor crimes in Colorado simply because they don't have enough money to pay for the bond.
Testimony didn't wrap up until early Wednesday morning for a bill which promises sweeping changes when it comes to safety regulations for the oil and gas industry.
An estimated 500 people showed up at the State Capitol to testify on a bill that makes sweeping changes to oil and gas regulations in Colorado.
Colorado's Democratic-controlled Legislature is scheduled to take the first step toward a major overhaul of state oil and gas regulations, despite objections from Republicans and industry representatives.
Colorado Democratic lawmakers released a plan late Friday afternoon for a major overhaul of oil and gas regulations that would make human health and environmental protection the state's highest priority.
A bipartisan bill to make it easier for Colorado residents who are in the country illegally to obtain state drivers licenses has passed a Senate committee.
Local officials, Lutheran Hospital staff, and other community members celebrated the completion of their new facility with a ribbon-cutting Thursday night.
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
A 32-year-old Denver woman who believes she was drugged and raped during a "date" with a Denver cardiologist cried on the witness stand Thursday as she recalled blacking out for roughly ten hours after having a drink at the home of Dr. Stephen Matthews.
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.
Denver Film will be taking over Lakeside Amusement Park for its annual Summer Scream.
Local officials, Lutheran Hospital staff, and other community members celebrated the completion of their new facility with a ribbon-cutting Thursday night.
A 32-year-old Denver woman who believes she was drugged and raped during a "date" with a Denver cardiologist cried on the witness stand Thursday as she recalled blacking out for roughly ten hours after having a drink at the home of Dr. Stephen Matthews.
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.
Denver Film will be taking over Lakeside Amusement Park for its annual Summer Scream.
Teenagers are digging up City Park this summer as part of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science student scientist internship program.
CBS News Colorado Reporter Andrew Haubner spoke with Colorado's Lieutenant Governor about how much revenue license plates bring the state.
The first case of staggering disease was found in a mountain lion in Douglas County after a video captured the animal trying to move while being partially paralyzed.
CBS News Colorado Reporter Dillon Thomas is at the Old West Museum at Cheyenne Frontier Days which includes the history of the first major rodeo in the U.S.
CBS News Colorado Investigative reporter provides the latest after residents are fed up with people target shooting in the area.
A transformational redevelopment project around Ball Arena could change the Downtown Denver scene forever.
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.
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 lawyers representing former Denver Broncos star Terrell Davis say United Airlines so far hasn't done enough to right what they say was an "injustice" done to their client.
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
Justice Department lawsuit accuses employees of Southwest Key, a Texas-based organization, of sexually abusing and harassing unaccompanied migrant children in its shelters.
Dobbs was an early and vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump during his candidacy for the White House in 2020 and throughout his presidency.
The latest forecast indicates temperatures will likely be warmer than usual for much of the U.S. in August, September and October.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
Justice Department lawsuit accuses employees of Southwest Key, a Texas-based organization, of sexually abusing and harassing unaccompanied migrant children in its shelters.
Dobbs was an early and vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump during his candidacy for the White House in 2020 and throughout his presidency.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
July is on track to see the fifth consecutive monthly drop in migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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.
Public safety and health care organizations are using drones to speed up lifesaving treatment during medical emergencies in which every second counts.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
Children's Colorado is hosting it's annual Courage Classic Bike Tour to raise money for all it's departments.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
The dinosaur fossil of a Stegosaurus nicknamed Apex fetched 10 times its estimate at a Sotheby's auction on Wednesday.
The closure of a neighborhood Walmart on East Colfax Avenue and Havana Street left the community without a valued grocery store.
Here's how much EssilorLuxottica is paying for Supreme, the skate brand with a cult following.
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.