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 […]
State Legislative Session
Full Day Kindergarten Inches Forward at State Capitol
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 […]
Colorado Legislators Seek Parity for Mental Health Treatment
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 […]
The Future for Oil and Gas Regulation in Colorado
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 […]
Dot Org: Equal Pay Act
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 […]
Legislation to Ban Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ Youth Passes out of Committee
HB19-1129, a bill to ban Conversion Therapy for Minors passed the Colorado Senate State, Veterans, & Military Affairs committee, on Monday, March 18. Daniel Ramos, Executive […]
Secretary of State Seeks Campaign Finance Reform in Colorado
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold spoke to students at CU Boulder on Wednesday March 6 about cyber security and election integrity. Griswold told KGNU that […]
Suicide Prevention Day at State Legislature
February 26th is the first ever suicide prevention day is held at the Colorado state legislature. The event is organized by a coalition of four non-profits: […]