Tag: Local Government
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Colorado lawmakers propose security overhaul after rise in political attacks nationwide
Colorado legislators unveiled a 60‑page bill that would expand protections for elected officials, staff, and judicial employees, responding to a string of high‑profile attacks nationwide and growing safety concerns inside courthouses and the state Capitol. Part of their effort is to shield widely consumed information, such as candidates’ disclosure statements, from public view, a move…
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Boebert challenger Eileen Laubacher, Republican Gabe Evans lead Colorado’s quarterly House fundraising
The Democrat challenging U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert in Colorado’s most solidly Republican congressional district again posted the state’s biggest fundraising numbers for the most recent quarter, while Republican U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans, who is defending the state’s lone toss-up seat, posted the highest receipts among Colorado’s GOP candidates. Federal fundraising reports covering the year’s first…
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Bill prohibiting Colorado legislators from holding multiple elected offices heads to governor’s desk
A bill that would prohibit members of the General Assembly from holding multiple offices narrowly passed through the House on Wednesday, clearing its path to the governor’s desk. Senate Bill 059, sponsored by Democratic Sens. Matt Ball, D-Denver, and Lisa Cutter, and Rep. Mandy Lindsay, passed on a 26-9 vote in the Senate. In the…
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Colorado Democratic bill would allow lawsuits against federal officials, drawing warnings from local critics
Colorado Democrats are considering a bill that would let people sue federal, state, and local officials for alleged constitutional violations — a change supporters say would check government power but critics warn could trigger a surge of lawsuits against public employees. Senate Bill 176 would allow individuals who have been subjected to a “deprivation of…
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Colorado Senate candidate charged with felony child neglect after daughter nearly drowns in Florida pool, police say
Frederick Alfred, Jr., the sole Republican candidate for Senate District 21 in the June primary and November general election, was arrested in Key West, Florida, late Monday night. Alfred, 38, was charged with two counts of felony child neglect and is scheduled to be arraigned on May 5. Alfred did not respond to an email…
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Colorado sees surge in new business filings, but economy still faces major risks
New business filings in Colorado grew in the first quarter of the year, despite several concerning economic trends across the state, according to a new report released Monday. There were nearly 55,000 new businesses registered in the state during the first three months of the year, up 12.3% year-over-year, the report from the University of…
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Ex‑Bronco Montee Ball backs push at Colorado Capitol for stronger concussion protocols
Amid rising worries about the long‑term effects of head injuries in youth sports, a Colorado committee began reviewing legislation that would tighten concussion protocols and expand mental health awareness among coaches. Senate Bill 060 would require youth sports coaches to complete training on the mental health impacts of concussions. It would also require them to…
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Colorado budget plan seeks to keep $306 million by canceling TABOR refunds
Tucked deep within the hundreds of pages of the proposed $46.8 billion 2026–27 state budget is a line item showing $306.1 million in savings — achieved by canceling Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights refunds. Gov. Jared Polis has recommended withholding TABOR refunds in both 2026–27 and 2027–28. His budget proposal says the state accidentally overpaid $306.1…
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City of Northglenn, state fail to reach agreement on mental health facility amid safety concerns
The City of Northglenn said it was unable to reach an agreement with the state on a pair of transitional living facilities for individuals with mental health conditions run by the Colorado Department of Human Services. The facilities, located across from a public housing project and an industrial events center, are intended for patients who…
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Exit of corporate HQs cited in Colorado Chamber Foundation report
Amid worries that Colorado has lost its edge in competing for businesses, the Colorado Chamber Foundation has issued a report tracking companies that are relocating out of state. “While Colorado has significant strengths as a state, we are also becoming increasingly vulnerable in our competitiveness and are seeing a slow burn of companies looking elsewhere…