The 2021 Colorado Legislative session was scheduled to start this Wednesday, January 13 but it’s been announced that the full return won’t happen until at least mid-February due to the coronavirus pandemic. The five-week delay means the General Assembly will […]
The “Coloradans for Climate Justice” committee has just been established to oppose Proposition DD, a measure to fund Colorado water infrastructure projects. Critics say the proposition unfairly puts the cost of climate change on the people rather than on oil […]
On June 3, Gov. Jared Polis signed into law a measure that will make it easier for individuals and organizations to defend themselves against SLAPP suits. A SLAPP (strategic lawsuit against public participation) is a kind of lawsuit […]
We’re in the final few weeks at the state legislature and advocates for zero waste and recycling are hoping to see some legislation pass that will increase recycling rates in the state, which are actually far below the national average. […]
Since his first few weeks in office, Governor Jared Polis has been pushing for free, full-day kindergarten statewide. It’s still not a done deal, as legislators continue to debate the $185 million dollar proposal at the State House, but as […]
According to Mental Health Colorado, over one million Colorado citizens live with a mental health issue or substance use disorder, though only half are estimated to receive the care they need with many going without care entirely, even if they […]
A bill that will overhaul the way the state regulates drilling was passed by the state Senate earlier this month. The lower chamber did adopt a number of amendments to Senate Bill 181, which were offered by Republicans. One amendment […]
Senate Bill 85 (SB 19-085: The Equal Pay for Equal Work Act) was introduced January 18, 2019. At the federal level the gender gap in pay is not due to be closed until 2060. So SB 85 is designed to […]
