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Colorado Employees Nervously Await Employment Changes
Some 30,000 Colorado employees are waiting to see how Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper wants to change rules for employees, called the state personnel system.
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Some 30,000 Colorado employees are waiting to see how Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper wants to change rules for employees, called the state personnel system.
Gov. John Hickenlooper is inviting artists and what he calls "creative entrepreneurs" to Montorse to talk about developing "creative districts" in several Western Slope towns.
In the first three days of the 2012 legislative session, state lawmakers have introduced nearly 150 bills. The legislation includes everything from homeowners associations to school discipline to red-light cameras.
Gov. John Hickenlooper on Thursday urged lawmakers to move forward on social and financial goals this session, encouraging them to prove "cynics" wrong and show they can cooperate to legalize civil unions for same-sex couples and make the Colorado more business-friendly.
Federal officials on Thursday began a California-style crackdown on medical marijuana businesses in Colorado that targets those located near schools.
Proposed job cuts by wind-turbine maker Vestas are expected to have little immediate impact in Colorado, where the governor and economic development groups made it a showcase for the state's "New Energy Economy" focusing on renewable energy products.
During his State of the State speech before the state Legislature on Thursday morning Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper couldn't help cheering on the home team.
Read the prepared text of Gov. John Hickenlooper's State of the State speech on Thursday.
Republican House Speaker Frank McNulty said Wednesday his party will not budge in its opposition to eliminating a property tax break for seniors as called for by Democrats and Gov. John Hickenlooper.
Gov. John Hickenlooper gives his State of the State address on Thursday and he sat down Wednesday with CBS4 Political Specialist to talk about priorities.
Hang onto your wallets, Colorado. The Legislature is back in session. It's an old joke, but it holds special significance for the 2012 session.
Gov. John Hickenlooper says he knew that if he stayed away from the stadium on Sunday that the Denver Broncos would beat the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Gov. John Hickenlooper is recommending hundreds of changes to cut government red tape.
Colorado Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper unveiled recommendations aimed at reducing government regulations that he says block business growth.
The exploratory committee looking into the feasibility of bringing the games to Denver met for the first time on Saturday.
Familiar themes will dominate the 2012 legislative session -- economic growth, school funding and taxes -- but they'll be complicated by an election year in which lawmakers are fighting to keep their seats and a few are running for Congress.
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar wants to find ways to preserve the history and natural resources in the San Luis Valley, the region where he was born and raised.
Colorado Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper shot down rumblings of a potential 2016 presidential run, saying Tuesday that he "couldn't possibly win."
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper says whether to seek the 2022 Winter Games is not a "black and white" issue and not something Denver should automatically pursue.
Marijuana legalization activists in Colorado are turning in signatures Wednesday to put the question on ballots this fall.
Approaching his first anniversary in office, Gov. John Hickenlooper's administration is known more for orchestrating compromise than driving policy.
Young athletes in Colorado schools are getting protections from concussions with new guidelines for coaches and an agricultural tax break is going away as a handful of new laws take effect Jan. 1.
Education advocates are calling on Gov. John Hickenlooper to rethink his decision to appeal a court ruling against the state's school funding system.
Colorado will appeal a judge's ruling that the state's school funding system violates the constitution.
Gov. John Hickenlooper wants to restore $89 million in funding to public schools because state revenues are expected to be higher than originally thought.
What was previously considered a catastrophic elimination of a senior living and skilled nursing care facility in Steamboat Springs has now turned into a massive community lift to save the location for years to come.
One of Jefferson County's closed schools is on the open market and those living nearby are fighting to keep the property as open space or even a park.
The driver of an electric vehicle died in a fiery crash on I-25 in Lone Tree on Thursday afternoon, police confirmed.
As development surges in Douglas County, neighbors are weighing in on the future they want for the county's parks and open spaces.
Deputies were called to the scene at South Holly Street between East Arapahoe Road and East Weaver Avenue after a vehicle struck a pedestrian.
What was previously considered a catastrophic elimination of a senior living and skilled nursing care facility in Steamboat Springs has now turned into a massive community lift to save the location for years to come.
One of Jefferson County's closed schools is on the open market and those living nearby are fighting to keep the property as open space or even a park.
The driver of an electric vehicle died in a fiery crash on I-25 in Lone Tree on Thursday afternoon, police confirmed.
As development surges in Douglas County, neighbors are weighing in on the future they want for the county's parks and open spaces.
Deputies were called to the scene at South Holly Street between East Arapahoe Road and East Weaver Avenue after a vehicle struck a pedestrian.
Voters will decide in November whether or not to let the South Adams County Water and Sanitation District access more funds to improve water quality in Commerce City.
One of Jefferson County's closed schools is on the open market and those living nearby are fighting to keep the property as open space or even a park.
Todd Chamberlain, who boasts years of experience in law enforcement, is the latest in a long line of police chiefs in just a few years in Aurora.
Former University of Colorado quarterback Charles Johnson talks Buffs' season opener and explains why he "hates games like this" in A Few More Minutes.
As development surges in Douglas County, neighbors are weighing in on the future they want for the county's parks and open spaces.
Zach Wilson got his most extensive action yet for the Broncos on Sunday when he led Denver to a 38-12 win over the Arizona Cardinals in their preseason finale.
As far as the results of the season are concerned, Sunday's game doesn't count, but if you thought it was unimportant to fans, you don't know Broncos Country.
BMW Championship spectators broke attendance records, and Saturday and Sunday tickets sold out in record time. In the crowds, both locals and visitors enjoyed the tournament at the Castle Pines Golf Club.
Babe Ruth, known as "The Great Bambino," wore the jersey when he "called his shot" during Game 3 of the 1932 World Series.
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton named first round draft pick Bo Nix as the starting quarterback.
Seafood chain declared bankruptcy in May after struggling with slowing growth and mounting competition.
Two of the biggest U.S. grocery chains want to merge. The feds are determined to block the deal, saying it would harm consumers.
A federal indictment charged the men with one count of injury and depredation of government property and one count of aiding and abetting.
Britpop icons Liam and Noel Gallagher are teasing Oasis fans with strong hints of a possible reunion after 30 years of bitter separation.
The Gulfstream's ownership remains a mystery. The barge that had been towing it vanished, along with the crew.
Rep. Yadira Caraveo, a Democrat who represents Colorado's 8th Congressional District, announced on Monday that she has begun treatment for depression at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his third-party presidential bid last week.
The Harris-Walz campaign said it received a surge in donations during the Democratic National Convention.
Colorado Republicans voted to remove GOP Party Chair Dave Williams on Aug. 24.
Former President Donald Trump played the band's song "My Hero" when he welcomed former independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the stage at a rally in Arizona on Friday.
Rep. Yadira Caraveo, a Democrat who represents Colorado's 8th Congressional District, announced on Monday that she has begun treatment for depression at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland.
As Dr. Anthony Fauci recovers from West Nile virus, here's what to know about the illness, including how it's contracted, its symptoms and how to avoid getting it.
As of Aug. 3, Colorado has had 333 confirmed cases of the respiratory disease.
A growing number of Americans face energy poverty, struggling to afford to heat or cool their home. Health officials and climate experts are sounding the alarm.
Americans will be able to get free virus test kits mailed to their homes, starting in late September.
Seafood chain declared bankruptcy in May after struggling with slowing growth and mounting competition.
Two of the biggest U.S. grocery chains want to merge. The feds are determined to block the deal, saying it would harm consumers.
The goal is to protect The Fort and its surrounding property from future development.
A growing number of Americans face energy poverty, struggling to afford to heat or cool their home. Health officials and climate experts are sounding the alarm.
The woman had had several items stolen from her mailbox at the Los Alamos Post Office already when she thought of the idea.
Miles away, in almost all corners of the metro area, residents in the Happy Canyon neighborhood in Denver, Applewood in Golden, or south in Sterling Ranch have the same question.
Questions about trust and safety have been a top conversation among leaders in Colorado's criminal justice system this year, including in Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty's office.
It's an unprecedented situation in Arapahoe County, where county commissioners have made a rarely seen decision -- stripping the county sheriff of his spending authority, and even asking for a district attorney review.
After months of fighting, a judge ruled in favor of a Colorado Department of Corrections employee who was told he needed to return months of alleged overpay. It comes after the department blamed a payroll mistake.
The information is used to implement new restrictions to improve safety and will continue to be analyzed as officials consider adding a reservation system.