Author: hannah-metzger
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Democrats push 3 bills to bolster abortion rights in Colorado
Democratic lawmakers moved closer toward making Colorado a sanctuary state for abortion access on Thursday, announcing the introduction of three bills that seek to bolster abortion-right laws. If passed, the bills would shield abortion patients and providers from interstate investigations, expand insurance coverage for abortion care, and prohibit what supporters claim to be deceptive advertising…
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Federal debt relief access for Colorado adjunct professors passes
Thousands of adjuncts in Colorado could become eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program under a measure lawmakers approved.
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Proposal capping EpiPen costs at $60 approved by Colorado House
Legislation requires insurance companies to cap out-of-pocket costs at $60 for a two-pack of auto-injectors, better known as the trademark EpiPen, which counter the effects of a severe allergic reaction.
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Nearly 100 state leaders urge Biden to keep Space Command headquarters in Colorado
With the final location of U.S. Space Command still undecided after more than two years of debate, dozens of Colorado leaders renewed their plea for the headquarters to remain in the state. In a letter sent to President Joe Biden on Wednesday, 94 local politicians, business leaders and military personnel argued that the command should…
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Kamala Harris touts Biden’s actions, offers hopeful climate vision during Colorado visit
In a crowded theater Monday afternoon, Vice President Kamala Harris sat in front of hundreds of Colorado residents to tout the Biden administration’s climate-related initiatives and express hope for the future of climate change. “There is so much that is happening right now that gives me a sense of optimism,” Harris said. “We’re saving something, but…
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Colorado Democrats, Republicans clash over Equal Rights Amendment
Bipartisan lawmakers stood shoulder to shoulder Thursday morning in recognition of the Equal Rights Amendment, but within minutes the moment of solidarity shattered into a party battle on abortion and transgender rights. The state House of Representatives introduced a resolution marking the 100th anniversary of when the ERA, an effort to codify gender equality in the…
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Polis signs Bradfield’s prescriptive authority for psychologists bill | FOCUS ON THE SPRINGS
Psychologists working in Colorado will soon be eligible to apply to prescribe mental health medications to their patients, thanks to House Bill 1071 from Colorado Springs’ Rep. Mary Bradfield. Currently, if a psychologist providing therapy or counseling decides their patient needs medication such as antidepressants, they must refer the patient to a psychiatrist or medical doctor to get a…
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Meds from ‘vending machines’? Colorado lawmakers explore automation to dispense drugs
Picking up prescription medications could soon be as easy as buying a candy bar in Colorado — if a new bill from the state House is passed into law. House Bill 1195 would allow pharmacies to use automated “vending machines” to dispense prescription medications to patients. The machines could be put in hospitals, health clinics…
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Colorado House OKs removing medical debt from credit scores, reports
More than 700,000 Coloradans have medical debt. A new bill is seeking to remove that debt from their credit scores and credit reports. The state House of Representative passed House Bill 1126 on Tuesday. If enacted, the bill would prohibit consumer reporting agencies in Colorado from including medical debt in credit reports and require debt…
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Colorado lawmakers propose making all auto theft a felony, regardless of vehicle value
Colorado is the No. 1 state in the nation for auto thefts. Lawmakers want to change that with Senate Bill 97. Currently, the severity of criminal offenses for auto thefts in Colorado depends on the value of the stolen vehicle — ranging from a class 1 misdemeanor for a car worth $2,000 or less, to…