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2024 Legislative Session

April 25, 2024 The Denver Post: Colorado land-use bills advance as lawmakers hope to avert new failure

April 25, 2024 Colorado Politics: Fiddling with school funding formula to fix vulnerability, variability

April 25, 2024 Colorado Politics: Colorado's school finance rewrite raises concerns with teacher union and districts

April 24, 2024 Colorado Politics: Colorado increases protection for victims of sexual assault; Bill of Rights for foster kids

April 24, 2024 The Daily Sentinel: Yes to payoffs for education

April 19, 2024 The Colorado Sun: The vast majority of Colorado Democrats' affordable housing legislation is still pending

April 19, 2024 Colorado Public Radio: Polis signs $24 million funding bill to help schools with new immigrant students

April 19, 2024 The Denver Post: Polis signs bill sending $24 million to help schools

April 19, 2024 The Fence Post: Bill introduced to add CDA Division of Animal Welfare

April 19, 2024 The Denver Gazette: Colorado schools get $24m boost for migrant enrollment

April 19, 2024 Colorado Politics: Gov. Jared Polis signs bill to fund Colorado schools with rising migrant student enrollment

April 18, 2024 The Apsen Times: A new bill that factors in rural challenges would provide a funding boost to most Western Slope school districts

April 17, 2024 Steamboat Pilot: Most Western Slope school districts would receive more funding under proposed bill

April 14, 2024 The Denver Post: Colorado autism clinics struggle as state's reimbursements fall short

April 13, 2024 The Denver Post: Colorado has lost dozens of autism clinics as state struggles to shore up funding

April 13, 2024 Montrose Daily Press: Bipartisan group of lawmakers wants to change Colorado's school funding formula after 30 years

April 13, 2024 The Colorado Sun: Bipartisan group of lawmakers wants to change Colorado's school funding formula after 30 years

April 12, 2024 The Aspen Times: New bill would make governments formulate housing action plans to tap into state funds

April 12, 2024 Colorado Politics: Colorado school districts question proposed finance formula update

April 12, 2024 Kiowa County Press: Amended construction defects bill passes Colorado Senate but still lacks homeowner group's support

April 12, 2024 Chalkbeat Colorado: Colorado school funding formula would get big overhaul in new legislation

April 12, 2024 Common Sense Institute: Monitoring Colorado's Growing Regulatory Burden

April 12, 2024 Yahoo News: New school funding formula boosts support for Colorado students

April 12, 2024 Fox21 News: New school funding formula boosts support for Colorado students

April 12, 2024 Colorado Newsline: Amended construction defects bill passes Colorado Senate but still lacks homeowner group's support

April 11, 2024 Steamboat Pilot: New bill would make governments formulate housing action plans to tap into Colorado funds

April 11, 2024 The Colorado Sun: What's in the $40.6B state budget?

April 11, 2024 Vail Daily: New bill would make governments formulate housing action plans to tap into Colorado funds

April 11, 2024 Colorado Politics: Colorado Senate approves rewritten construction defects bill that still faces uncertain future

April 7, 2024 Grand Junction Sentinel: Legislature makes progress on $40 billion budget

April 7, 2024 Chalkbeat Colorado: What's in Colorado's budget for K-12, early childhood, and higher education?

April 7, 2024 Ark Valley Voice: Colorado Senate Gives Initial Sign-off to $40.6 Billion State Budget

April 6, 2024 Colorado Community Media: Westminster's Ezeadi collects county assembly delegate majority for state senate seat

April 6, 2024 The Center Square: Colorado Senate approves $40.6B budget, up 3.7% from last year

April 5, 2024 The Colorado Sun: Three strikes for Jared Polis; Voters no longer see Colorado as swing state

April 5, 2024 Yahoo News: LGBTQ+ foster youths could expect different experiences as Tennessee and Colorado pass opposing laws

April 3, 2024 Colorado Politics: WATCH: Proponents, critics clash over legislation aimed at increasing Colorado condo construction

March 30, 2024 The Villager: A solution to reviving the condominium market is finally at hand

April 1, 2024 Colorado Public Radio: State budget set for House vote would increase education funding, cover school lunch shortfall

April 1, 2024 Colorado Politics: Colorado's budget stabilization factor to be eliminated, paving the way for fully-funded education

March 30, 2024 Colorado Politics: Colorado faces budget deficit as lawmakers consider $2 billion more in spending

March 30, 2024 Colorado Springs Gazette: Colorado faces budget deficit as lawmakers consider $2 billion more in spending

March 30, 2024 The Villager: A solution to reviving the condominium market is finally at hand

March 28, 2024 The Denver Post: Colorado lawmakers 2024-25 state budget proposal: higher ed, auto theft

March 28, 2024 KOA Radio: State Sen Rachel Zenzinger Talking Construction-Defects Reform Bill

March 26, 2024 Colorado Politics: Colorado lawmakers adopt cuts, hard choices as state faces $170 million budget shortfall

March 26, 2024 The Colorado Sun: Colorado school funding proposal increases per-student spending

March 26, 2024 Colorado Politics: Colorado lawmakers adopt cuts, hard choices as state faces $170 million budget shortfall

March 25, 2024 Colorado Springs Gazette: Restoring condos to Colorado's housing equation

March 25, 2024 Colorado Politics: Colorado lawmakers adopt cuts, hard choices as state faces $170 million budget shortfall

March 24, 2024 Colorado Newsline: Bills to reform Colorado's construction defects law advance in Legislature

March 24, 2024 Colorado Politics: Bill aimed at increasing Colorado condo construction advances to full Senate

March 24, 2024 The Journal: Colorado lawmakers are finalizing a budget that boosts K-12 and health care

March 24, 2024 Yahoo.com: Bills to reform Colorado's construction defects law advance in Legislature

March 22, 2024 The Colorado Sun: Colorado panel finalizes budget plan that boosts education

March 22, 2024 The Colorado Sun: Colorado's marijuana tax situation is even worse than budget writers thought

March 21, 2024 Colorado Politics: Colorado school meals program faces $50 million funding shortfall

March 21, 2024 High Country Shopper: Adult Education becomes Law with High Approval

March 20, 2024 The Sum & Substance: Construction-defects reform bill passes out of key committee

March 19, 2024 Colorado Springs Gazette: Opening the door to affordable housing

March 18, 2024 Chalkbeat Colorado: Inside a Colorado bill to provide aid to schools serving migrant students

March 17, 2024 Ark Valley Voice: Colorado Forecast Shows Strong Economy, Constrained State Budget

March 17, 2024 Kiowa County Press: Forecasts show a strong Colorado economy but a 'constrained' state budget

March 18, 2024 The Colorado Sun: Coloradans with Medicaid and serious mental illness could soon receive better care at certain facilities

March 15, 2024 Chalkbeat Colorado: Inside a Colorado bill to provide extra funding to school districts serving migrant students

March 16, 2024 Colorado Newsline: Forecasts show a strong Colorado economy but a 'constrained' state budget

March 16, 2024 The Denver Post: Colorado economic forecast gives rosy outlook, but legislators will have to juggle priorities in state budget

March 16, 2024 Colorado Springs Gazette: A tale of two legislatures: Republicans, Democrats find more common ground, even amidst usual partisan bickering

March 16, 2024 The Colorado Sun: Colorado could owe $2B in taxpayer refunds under new forecasts

March 15, 2024 Colorado Politics: Colorado lawmakers face tight pressures as they craft state's spending plan

March 15, 2024 Law 360: Colo. Senate OKs Tax Credits For Gifts Through Intermediaries

March 13, 2024 Colorado Politics: Colorado Senate OKs — after contentious debate — Polis' parks and wildlife appointees

March 9, 2024 Ark Valley Voice: Bill to Celebrate Colorado's 150th Sesquicentennial Signed into Law

March 8, 2024 Chalkbeat Colorado: Colorado lawmakers hope these nine bills will bolster workforce education

March 8, 2024 Colorado Politics: Polis, Colorado lawmakers unveil bills to address workforce shortages

March 8, 2024 Denver Business Journal: Polis, bipartisan group of lawmakers tout new package of workforce bills

March 7, 2024 Pagosa Daily Post: Colorado Legislators Champion Planning for Affordable Housing in SB24-174

March 7, 2024 Denver Channel 7: Lawmakers consider bills regarding construction defects, homeowner protections

March 6, 2024 BNN Breaking: Colorado's Housing Dilemma: Balancing Construction Defects Law and Affordable Homebuilding

March 5, 2024 Colorado Public Radio: Locally produced food and better paid cafeteria workers delayed as state scrambles to pay for free school lunch program

March 5, 2024 KDVR: Bill bars homeowners from suing construction companies unless injured, property loss

March 5, 2024 The Fort Morgan Times: Colorado lawmakers weigh rules to spur more building without stripping homeowner protections

March 5, 2024 The Denver Post: Colorado lawmakers weigh rules to spur more building without stripping homeowner protections

March 5, 2024 BNN Breaking: Colorado's Housing Dilemma: Balancing Construction Defects Law and Affordable Homebuilding

March 2, 2024 KKTV: Several southern Colorado leaders back bill they say would bring more condos to the state

March2, 2024 Yahoo.com: Educators, lawmakers hold Taylor Swift-themed rally to celebrate funding

March 1, 2024 Colorado Public Radio: State leaders celebrate end of school budget shortfalls but some districts worry about the future of funding

March 1, 2024 The Denver Post: With nods to Taylor Swift, Colorado lawmakers declare break-up with education funding gap

March 1, 2024 KDVR: Educators, lawmakers hold Taylor Swift-themed rally to celebrate funding

March 1, 2024 BNN Breaking: Colorado Triumphs in Education: BS Factor Buydown Unlocks $15K per Classroom Boost

February 28, 2024 Colorado Springs Gazette: Are laws cracking down on car theft responsible for downward trend in Colorado?

February 28, 2024 Denver Channel 7: Gov. Polis signs bill changing oversight of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

February 27, 2024 Colorado Politics: Are laws cracking down on car theft responsible for downward trend in Colorado?

February 26, 2024 Colorado Politics: State's scarce housing supply needs balanced legislative approach

February 26, 2023 The Gazette: GUEST COLUMN: Legislation would improve access to housing

February 25, 2024 Colorado Politics: Critters, we got 'em | Capitol M, Week of Feb. 24, 2024

February 22, 2024 The Colorado Sun: Colorado cities pushed to promote housing near transit

February 22, 2024 Colorado Community Media: Westminster Councilor Amber Hott uses experiences from her past to help people in need

February 20, 2024 The Colorado Sun: State funding could be withheld from Colorado cities that don’t tie housing to transit under new affordability push 

February 16, 2024 AVweb: Proposed Colorado Bill Targets General Aviation

February 15, 2024 Denver Business Journal: Construction defects, housing, consumer protections bills moving along

February 14, 2024 Chalkbeat Colorado: Colorado budget committee plans aid for schools enrolling more migrant students

February 10, 2024 The Denver Post: Opinion: Unveiling our bipartisan response to Colorado's housing crisis

February 10, 2024 Colorado Public Radio: Lawmakers eye fix so Colorado colleges can launch adult education diploma program

February 9, 2024 Aspen Times: Condo development could be streamlined in Roaring Fork Valley with new bill

February 8, 2024 The Denver Post: Why some Colorado lawmakers say funding for K-12 schools is at 1989 levels

February 8, 2024 The Colorado Sun: Colorado foster kids want their own bill of rights. So why are lawmakers fighting about pronouns?

February 8, 2024 Colorado Politics: Colorado Coalition of Cyberschool Families holds rally to support testing bill

February 8, 2024 BNN Breaking: Senate Bill 51: A Push for Adult Education Reform in Colorado

February 7, 2024 KRDO: Lawmakers in Colorado construct bill to incentivize developers to build more affordable condos

February 7, 2024 Chalkbeat Colorado: Lawmakers eye fix so Colorado colleges can launch adult education diploma program

February 6, 2024 Chalkbeat Colorado: Why some Colorado lawmakers say funding for K-12 schools is at 1989 levels

February 6, 2024 The Colorado Sun: Colorado lawmakers seek to boost condo development by reducing lawsuits over construction errors

February 6, 2024 The Colorado Sun: Colorado’s unused $8M in rental assistance funding could have been spent in a week, officials say

February 4, 2024 Chalkbeat Colorado: Colorado celebrates the first 300 students to get their associate degrees after they dropped out of a four-year university

February 3, 2024 Chalkbeat Colorado: New school funding recommendations would overhaul Colorado's 1994 formula

February 2, 2024 Greeley Tribune: In wake of Medicaid drivers' scheme, Colorado lawmakers look to boost state's anti-fraud powers

January 31, 2024 Denver Post: Colorado Medicaid anti-fraud powers may be bolstered by bill

January 31, 2024 The Prowers Journal: Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Veterans Services Clears Senate

January 29, 2024 The Colorado Sun: Funding cut from program helping Colorado's toughest foster kids get adopted

January 29, 2024 Colorado Politics: Colorado lawmakers clash over 'Bill of Rights' guaranteeing gender pronouns, freedom from religious activities for foster youth

January 26, 2024 KOAA Colorado Springs: A look into the state law that caused Colorado condo supply to drop

January 25, 2024 Vail Daily: Colorado Mountain College offers new pathway to high school diplomas for adults who need them

January 24, 2024 Ark Valley Voice: Getting Ready to Celebrate Colorado's 150th Birthday

January 23, 2024 Grand Junction Sentinel: Construction defects law needs tweaks to function as intended

January 17, 2024 Chalkbeat Colorado: Five things to know about how Colorado leaders propose to reshape workforce education

January 13, 2024 The Colorado Sun: Jared Polis delivered his sixth State of the State address. We explain what he said.

January 13, 2024 Longmont Leader: 2024 Colorado General Assembly: The people's guide to following education issues

January 13, 2024 The Colorado Sun: The Unaffiliated | Colorado Capitol personnel shake-ups

January 12, 2024 Colorado Newsline: Text of Gov. Jared Polis' 2024 State of the State address

January 12, 2024 Colorado Community Media: Arvada City Councilmember Lisa Feret announces candidacy for HD24 seat

January 11, 2024 Chalkbeat Colorado: These are some of the education issues Colorado lawmakers expect to tackle in 2024

January 11, 2024 Greeley Tribune: Other Voices: Curbing litigation is key to affordable housing

January 11, 2024 Colorado Politics: Colorado's 'construction defects' law explained

January 11, 2024 Colorado Politics: Where opportunity lies in Colorado's sin taxes

January 9, 2024 The Colorado Sun: Services for older Coloradans are shrinking as COVID aid ends

January 9, 2024 Colorado Springs Gazette: EDITORIAL: Curbing litigation is key to affordable housing

January 10, 2024 The Colorado Sun: 8 storylines to watch at the Colorado Capitol this year as the 2024 legislative session begins

January 8, 2024 Greeley Tribune: Colorado lawmakers, ready for another stab at land-use reform, say they’ve learned from last year’s failure

January 7, 2023 The Denver Post: Colorado legislature readies new attempt at land-use and zoning reform

January 7, 2024 Colorado Springs Gazette: Housing takes center stage anew as lawmakers prepare to convene for new session

January 7, 2024 Colorado Politics: Housing takes center stage anew as lawmakers prepare to convene for new session

2023 Legislative Session

December 30, 2023 Colorado Politics:  New laws for a New Year: laws hit the books on Jan. 1

December 30, 2023 The Colorado Sun—The Unaffiliated: Medicaid provider rate clash. Lauren Boebert fallout

December 29, 2023 Colorado Politics: A look back at the Colorado legislative session's biggest stories this year

December 28, 2023 Ark Valley Voice: Law to Support Retired Military Members and their Families Goes into Effect

December 26, 2023 The Colorado Sun: Colorado’s governor wants colleges to hold tuition below inflation. His budget doesn’t provide money to do so.

December 22, 2023 Pagosa Daily Post: Forecast Shows Colorado Economy Remains on Solid Footing

December 20, 2023 Colorado Politics: As Colorado's economy enters 'restrained' period, some lawmakers favor 'cautious' spending

December 15, 2023 Colorado Politics: The search for islands of political civility

December 15, 2023 The Colorado Sun—The Unaffiliated: Colorado budget writers pan governor's higher education funding plan

December 15, 2023 Chalkbeat Colorado: Chalkbeat Colorado 2024 Legislative Preview

December 13, 2023 The Colorado Sun: Colorado lawmakers may “fully fund” schools, but K-12 spending will still trail other states

December 7, 2023 The Lyons Recorder: Six Bills passed in Colorado legislature Special Session on taxes, refunds, benefits

December 12, 2023 Common Sense Institute: CSI Colorado 2023 Visionary for the Future

December 5, 2023 The Prowers Journal: SIGNED! Bill to Reduce Child Hunger, Support Working Families

December 1, 2023 The Western Journal: Blue City Mayor Has His Car Stolen for the Second Time

November 23, 2023 Montrose Daily Press: Colorado could be among first states in federal childhood hunger reduction program

November 21, 2023 Colorado Newsline: Colorado lawmakers pass property tax relief as special session wraps up

November 20, 2023 Colorado Politics: Colorado lawmakers send special session bills to Jared Polis, tackle main property tax bill

November 20, 2023 Colorado Politics: Special session, day three, sees first bills headed to governor, House review of property tax relief bill

November 20, 2023 Colorado Newsline: Pair of special session bills heads to governor's desk as property tax relief nears finish line

November 19, 2023 Colorado Newsline: Colorado could be among first states in federal childhood hunger reduction program

November 19, 2023 The Denver Post: Colorado House passes doubling of tax credit to help low-income families

November 19, 2023 The Denver Post: Property tax, summer meals, progress in special session after first-day fireworks

November 19, 2023 CBS News: Republicans accuse Democrats of being stingy with property tax relief

November 17, 2023 Railway Age: BNSF earns a partnership award from the Economic Development Council of Colorado

November 15, 2023 Chalkbeat Colorado: Colorado lawmakers will consider program to ease summer childhood hunger

November 9, 2023 Jeffco Transcript: State Senator Zenzinger announces bid for Jefferson County Commission

November 9, 2023 Colorado Politics: State Sen. Rachel Zenzinger will run for Jefferson County commission

November 6, 2023 National Public Radio: The unlikely connection between universal pre-K and nicotine taxes in Colorado

November 5, 2023 BizWest: Economic developers recognized at annual conference

November 2, 2023 Colorado Public Radio: Colorado to fully fund public schools for first time in 14 years

October 30, 2023 The Longmont Leader: $35M in infrastructure, environment funds awarded across Colorado

October 29, 2023 The Denver Post: After universal preschool's launch, how will Colorado resolve problems facing parents and schools?

October 27, 2023 KUNC Colorado makes some progress on adult education amid a lack of funding, legislative ‘oversight’

October 24, 2023 Colorado Public Radio: The unlikely affiliation between universal pre-K and nicotine taxes is a story of politics and tobacco money

October 13, 2023 Chalkbeat Colorado: Colorado's expansion of adult high school diploma programs hits a snag

October 13, 2023 Chalkbeat Colorado: Jeffco board votes to close two more schools amid enrollment decline

October 3, 2023 The Colorado Sun: Colorado lawmakers look at ways to boost condo construction

September 27, 2023 Colorado Politics: The legislative races that could define the 2025 Colorado General Assembly

September 24, 2023 Colorado Newsline: Colorado universal preschool leaders hope to iron out enrollment process for second year

September 22, 2023 Colorado Public Radio: State lawmakers grill early childhood officials on UPK's shaky launch

September 21, 2023 CBS News: Administrators of Colorado's Universal Pre-School program on the hot seat as lawmakers demand answers to the rocky rollout

September 21, 2023 The Colorado Sun: Colorado lawmakers chastise universal preschool leaders for major troubles with enrollment, serving kids with disabilities

September 20, 2023 The Denver Post: Colorado TABOR refunds will continue but could be smaller, economic forecast predicts

September 9, 2023 Colorado Public Radio: Sen. Robert Rodriguez is Colorado's new Senate majority leader

September 9, 2023 Colorado Politics: Sen. Robert Rodriguez chosen as next state Senate Majority Leader - Colorado Politics

September 8, 2023 The Colorado Sun: Robert Rodriguez elected Colorado Senate majority leader — the chamber’s No. 2 job

August 17, 2023 Denver Post: One in five Colorado state jobs is vacant. Will bonuses, better pay entice workers?

August 14, 2023 KUNC: Colorado ambulance services are on the verge of collapse, government report finds

July 21, 2023 Colorado Public Radio: As the Colorado Senate majority leader steps down, others eye the powerful leadership role

July 20, 2023 Colorado Politics: Colorado Education Association names 6 state legislators 'top of class'

July 13, 2023 Colorado Newsline: Colorado Rep. Lindsey Daugherty to run for state Senate

July 7, 2023 Colorado Politics: State Rep. Lindsey Daugherty to run for Colorado Senate District 19

July 4, 2023 Colorado Public Radio: How much people are punished for stealing a car in Colorado no longer depends on how much the car is worth

July 1, 2023 Denver Channel 7: Dozens of new laws and free transit begins in Colorado Saturday

June 30, 2023 Colorado Springs Gazette: Colorado Municipal League names 'legislative heroes' for first time in 14 years

June 30, 2023 Colorado Politics: Colorado Municipal League names 'legislative heroes' for first time in 14 years

June 28, 2023 The Colorado Sun: Lawmakers aim to reform Colorado’s child welfare system with series of summer hearings

June 21, 2023 Colorado Newsline: Colorado economic forecasts predict bigger TABOR refunds but slower growth in 2024

June 16, 2023 Arvada Press: History Colorado begins planning for Colorado's 150 birthday

June 15, 2023 Colorado Springs Gazette: Jared Polis signs legislation cracking down on car theft in Colorado

June 13, 2023 Colorado Politics: State Sen. Rachel Zenzinger won't run for Arvada mayor

June 10, 2023 The Denver Post: Here are the 10 bills Gov. Jared Polis vetoed this year

June 8, 2023 The Colorado Sun: Why could Montana Republicans reshape land use but Colorado Democrats couldn't?

June 8, 2023 Colorado Politics: What the 2023 session said about Democrat consensus, priorities

June 7, 2023 CBS News: Gov. Polis signs laws to protect some of most vulnerable Coloradans

June 6, 2023 Colorado Public Radio: Bills on concert tickets, drug crime, public meetings latest vetoed by Gov. Polis

June 6, 2023 Rental Management: Colorado bill benefiting equipment rental businesses becomes law

June 5, 2023 CO4Kids: Housing voucher bill provides stability for youth who have emancipated from foster care

June 5, 2023 NewsBreak: New Law Will Help Small Colorado Retailers

June 3, 2023 Colorado Politics: Jared Polis signs legislation cracking down on car theft in Colorado

May 24, 2023 Colorado Public Radio: Why Jared Polis' land-use bill imploded on the final day of Colorado's legislative session

May 22, 2023 Colorado Politics: Who's got the juice — and who doesn't

May 22, 2023 Real Vail: Polis signs housing bill in Dowd Junction, water bill in Glenwood Springs

May 19, 2023 Colorado Politics: Batting averages of Colorado lawmakers

May 16, 2023 Chalkbeat Colorado: Gov. Jared Polis signs $9 billion school budget

May 13, 2023 The Colorado Sun: Colorado is pouring more money into schools for kids with special needs. But are those schools working?

May 13, 2023 The Colorado Sun: How education stood out in Colorado’s 2023 legislative session as an area of relative bipartisan consensus and progress

May 13, 2023 Yellow Scene Magazine: Colorado promises $70 million over 3 years, hopes to see 12 new facility schools open

May 12, 2023 Chalkbeat Colorado: Education a bright spot in contentious 2023 Colorado legislative session

May 12, 2023 The Colorado Sun: Students in rural Colorado are left without options as specialized facility schools close

May 11, 2023 The Colorado Sun: The schools that take Colorado’s “most vulnerable” students are disappearing. Should they be saved?

May 11, 2023 The Colorado Sun: Colorado promises $70 million over 3 years, hopes to see 12 new facility schools open

May 10, 2023 Colorado Politics: In major defeat for Jared Polis, housing bill dies

May 9, 2023 The Colorado Sun: Colorado Senate runs clock out on controversial land-use bill

May 9, 2023 Colorado Public Radio: In final hours of legislative session, Democrats watch some priorities fail and party infighting take hold

May 9, 2023 Colorado Public Radio: The big Colorado land use bill has officially failed

May 9, 2023 The Denver Post: Sweeping land use proposal backed by Polis dies in last hours of legislative session

May 9, 2023 The Colorado Sun: 101 bills debated in the Colorado legislature in 2023 that you should know about

May 8, 2023 The Colorado Sun: Colorado Senate kills languishing land-use bill from Jared Polis that aimed to boost affordable housing

May 8, 2023 Colorado Politics: Colorado moves to make all auto theft a felony

May 8, 2023 Colorado Springs Gazette: The hard left favors criminals over children

May 5, 2023 Colorado Politics: Colorado legislature OKs non-gendered bathrooms, baby changing stations in public buildings

May 3, 2023 The Business Journals: Polis signs $38.5B budget for post-pandemic era

May 3, 2023 Holyoke Enterprise: Legislators engage with housing plans, pesticide applicator regulations

May 2, 2023 Colorado Politics: Jared Polis signs $38.5 billion state spending plan into law

May 1, 2023 KDVR: Bill to extend Medicaid, child health coverage heads to Polis’ desk

May 1, 2023 The Denver Post: Colorado lawmakers look to TABOR surplus to pay for big-dollar priorities for Democrats

May 1, 2023 Colorado Politics: How Colorado's budget was built

April 30, 2023 Colorado Politics: Colorado's budget drafters navigate landmines big and small

April 30, 2023 The Denver Post: Big property tax hikes in '24

April 29, 2023 The Colorado Sun: Opinion: Let's define “high quality" education so we can build it

April 28, 2023 Chalkbeat Colorado: Parents could request translated IEP documents under Colorado bill

April 27, 2023 Colorado Newsline: Major Colorado land-use reform bill stripped of upzoning requirements

April 27, 2023 Colorado Public Radio: Colorado's upzoning bill doesn't include upzoning anymore

April 27, 2023 Ark Valley Voice: Legislation to Make Record Investment in K-12 Public Schools, Boost K-12 Funding Clears Senate

April 27, 2023 The Fort Morgan Times: Democrats prepare to gut key provisions of Gov. Jared Polis' sweeping land-use reform plan

April 27, 2023 Real Vail: Land-use bill championed by Polis, opposed by ski towns, gutted of upzoning requirements

April 26, 2023 Colorado Public Radio: ‘Hard no!’ Who will Democrats listen to in the great land-use battle?

April 26, 2023 Colorado Politics: Lawmakers to remove state control from Polis' housing plan

April 26, 2023 The Colorado Sun: Major land-use bill from Colorado governor, Democrats is gutted to remove all upzoning requirements

April 23, 2023 The Colorado Sun: Sens. Zenzinger-Kirkmeyer: As Gov. Jared Polis himself once said, local control matters

April 21, 2023 Chalkbeat Colorado: Colorado special education gets long-awaited funding boost

April 20, 2023 Colorado Politics: Polis' housing bill clears first committee on party-line vote

April 19, 2023 Chalkbeat Colorado: Colorado school finance act boosts K-12 spending, steers clear of formula changes

April 18, 2023 Colorado Politics: Polis' housing bill to face stern test in Colorado Senate committee review

April 16, 2023 Colorado Public Radio: Ski towns could be exempted from controversial land-use bill as Democrats try to clear path

April 16, 2023 The Denver Post: 4 tidbits from Colorado’s proposed $38.5 billion budget

April 15, 2023 The Center Square: Colorado lawmakers send $38.5B budget, 9% larger than last year, to Gov. Polis

April 15, 2023 Kiowa County Press: Colorado lawmakers send $38.5B budget to Governor Polis

April 14, 2023 Colorado Politics: Colorado Senate OKs letting community colleges issue high school diplomas

April 13, 2023 Colorado Politics: Colorado lawmakers send $38.5 billion budget to Jared Polis

April 12, 2023 Colorado Politics: Opinion: Bipartisanship is still alive at the Capitol

April 11, 2023 Real Vail: Roberts' bill to accelerate workforce housing through public-private deals clears Senate

April 6, 2023 Summit Daily News: There's a lot packed into Colorado's $38.5 billion budget. Here is what you need to know about it.

April 5, 2023 Colorado Politics: $38.5 billion Colorado budget wins preliminary OK with fragile deal between Democrats, Republicans

April 3, 2023 Colorado Springs Gazette: Senate approves adding $40 million to Colorado's special education funding

April 3, 2023 The Colorado Sun: Here are 6 things to know about Colorado's $38.5 billion budget

April 2, 2023 Denver Business Journal: Colorado lawmakers begin debating proposed $38.5B budget

April 3, 2023 Colorado Politics: Colorado Senate adopts state budget, sends it to the House

April 2, 2023 The Center Square: Colorado Senate sends $38.5B budget to House

April 2, 2023 Patch: Colorado Legislature Begins Debate On $38.5B State Budget

April 2, 2023 The Colorado Sun: What makes a good school? A task force could recommend changes to how Colorado answers that question.

March 31, 2023 Chalkbeat Colorado: Task force could revamp Colorado’s school accountability system

March 30, 2023 Colorado Newsline: Colorado Legislature begins debate on $38.5B state budget

March 30, 2023 Colorado Politics: $85.5 million in budget changes focus on education, Indian mascot replacement grants, pet projects

March 30, 2023 Chalkbeat Colorado: State budget clears Colorado Senate, school funding TBD

March 28, 2023 Colorado Politics: Five takeaways from Colorado's proposed 2023-24 state budget

March 26, 2023 Axios: Capitol Pulse: What's happening and what's next this session

March 24, 2023 Denver Business Journal: Colorado Legislature passes developer-backed metro district reform bill

March 23, 2023 Colorado Politics: Colorado lawmakers target indecent exposure in front of kids

March 22, 2023 The Denver Post: Polis, Colorado lawmakers unveil major zoning reform proposals to address housing crisis

March 22, 2023 Colorado Public Radio: Meet the first couple to use Colorado’s new wheelchair ‘right to repair’ law

March 18, 2023 Greeley Tribune: Bank unrest clouds Colorado's budget-setting forecast

March 17, 2023 Colorado Newsline: Colorado lawmakers hear final state economic forecast ahead of budget bill

March 17, 2023 The Denver Post: Bank unrest clouds Colorado’s budget-setting forecast

March 17, 2023 Colorado Public Radio: Shrinking TABOR refunds and recession risks: What we just learned about Colorado’s economy

March 17, 2023 The Colorado Sun: Coloradans can expect more than $2.5 billion in tax refunds — as long as the economy doesn’t tank

March 17, 2023 Colorado Politics: With inflation, possibility of recession, economists see tight outlook for Colorado's state budget

March 14, 2023 Colorado Politics: Colorado Senate passes proposal to crack down on car theft

March 11, 2023 Vail Daily: Vail formalizes regional agreement for planning of Dowd Junction workforce housing

March 9, 2023 Vail Daily: Romer: Metro districts are essential to increased housing options

March 5, 2023 Denver 7 News: Denver PD announces car tracking program to curb auto thefts, quickly find stolen cars

March 2, 2023 Colorado Public Radio: Bill for tougher auto theft penalties advances at Colorado legislature

March 2, 2023 Colorado Politics: Metro district bill would protect homeowners

March 2, 2023 Colorado Newsline: Bipartisan Colorado car theft bill advances through state Senate committee

March 2, 2023 Kiowa County Press: 'A message to criminals': Auto theft bill advances in Colorado Senate

March 1, 2023 The Gazette: EDITORIAL: A Colorado crackdown on auto theft

February 28, 2023 Colorado Newsline: How a new state office could help to solve Colorado’s housing crisis

February 28, 2023 Denver Post: Will Colorado’s car theft bill do enough to curb state’s record rate of theft? Measure advances, despite doubts

February 28, 2023 Colorado Politics: Colorado lawmakers propose making all auto theft a felony, regardless of vehicle value

February 21, 2023 Centennial Citizen: Colorado lawmakers want to tighten auto theft penalties, but crime drivers complex

February 19, 2023 Partnerships Bulletin: Colorado senator touts P3 expansion

February 16, 2023 Denver Business Journal: Metro district reform bills clash in Colorado's Legislature, worrying housing developers

February 15, 2023 Denver Gazette: Colorado bill letting metro district developers buy their own bonds passes Senate committee; showdown possible

February 11, 2023 Greeley Tribune: Colorado bill to assist former foster youth with housing passes Senate committee

February 11, 2023 Centennial Citizen: Lawmakers attempt to tackle auto theft

February 11, 2023 9 News: Repeat offenders are a major factor in Colorado's car theft epidemic, data shows

February 11, 2023 Becker’s Hospital Review: Denver Health to benefit from fast-track state payment

February 10, 2023 Denver Post: Colorado lawmakers look at extra money to keep rental assistance program afloat

February 9, 2023 Colorado Politics: Colorado bill would create housing voucher program for homeless foster youth

February 8, 2023 Denver Post: Colorado lawmakers fast-track “extraordinary” $5 million payment to shore up Denver Health

February 8, 2023 Colorado Politics: Proposal advances to add $40 million to Colorado's special education funding | Legislature

February 8, 2023 Westword: Proposed Bill Would Make Car Thefts in Colorado a Felony Regardless of Vehicle Value

February 8, 2023 Centennial Citizen: Lawmakers attempt to tackle auto theft

February 5, 2023 Denver Post: Colorado politicians want more property tax relief as state forecasts 26.5% increase in assessed values

February 2, 2023 Colorado Politics: Appeals for boosting lawmakers and state employee pay, funding for family planning top JBC public hearing

February 2, 2023 Denver Gazette: Department of Human Services seeks to increase its capacity for youth in detention

January 31, 2023 KOA Radio: State Senator Rachel Zenzinger discusses changing Colorado auto theft laws

January 31, 2023 9News: State legislators propose felony charges for stolen car thieves

January 31, 2023 Autobody News: Auto Thefts Will Be Felonies Regardless of Value of Vehicle in New Colorado Bill

January 31, 2023 Channel 7: Bill would increase penalties for car thefts in Colorado in an attempt to deter criminals

January 31, 2023 Fox 31: Lawmakers introduce bill to crack down on Colorado car thefts

January 31, 2023 CBS News: New state legislation would make all auto thefts a felony - CBS News

January 31, 2023 Colorado Politics: A bid to curb Colorado auto theft

January 31, 2023 KKCO News: New car theft measure would make most car thefts a felony

January 31, 2023 KKTV: New bill would make all car thefts felonies in Colorado

January 31, 2023 KUNC: Amid spiking car thefts, state lawmakers want more severe punishments for thieves

January 31, 2023 NewBreak: DougCo Sheriff endorses plan for increased penalties for car thefts

January 31, 2023 SpotOn Colorado: Auto thefts will be felonies regardless of value of vehicle in new Colorado bill

January 31, 2023 The Center Square: Auto thefts will be felonies regardless of value of vehicle in new Colorado bill

January 30, 2023 The Colorado Sun: Colorado lawmakers attempt to tackle auto theft scourge by increasing penalties for repeat offenders

January 30, 2023 Colorado Politics: In about face, lawmakers seek tougher penalties on car theft, particularly repeat offenders

January 29, 2023 Colorado Newsline: Increased penalties for car theft proposed in bipartisan Colorado bill

January 29, 2023 Channel 7 News: Colorado officials to unveil new legislation to crack down on car theft

January 28, 2023 Chalkbeat Colorado: Colorado school finance committee backs special ed increase, won't vote on new formula

January 28, 2023 Chalkbeat Colorado: Digital literacy, high school diplomas for adults may get boost in Colorado

January 28, 2023 KDVR: Exclusive: Colorado bill would make all auto theft a felony | FOX31 Denver

January 28, 2023 Chalkbeat Colorado: Colorado would expand financial aid, loan forgiveness for student teachers

January 27, 2023 Patch: Bill To Make Colorado Housing Development Easier On State-Owned Land Clears Committee

January 27, 2023 The Denver Business Journal: Affordable housing debate kicks off at Colorado Capitol with contrasting bills

January 27, 2023 Colorado Newsline: Bill to make Colorado housing development easier on state-owned land clears committee

January 26, 2023 Colorado Politics: Colorado panel advances proposal to earmark $13 million for housing via public-private partnerships

January 23, 2023 Colorado Politics: Colorado community colleges could soon issue high school diplomas

January 19, 2023 Westword: America 250-Colorado 150 Commission Has a Tough Job Ahead

January 18, 2023 The Fort Morgan Times: Any car stolen in Colorado — even cheap ones — should be a felony, lawmakers say

January 18, 2023 Alamosa News: Sen. Simpson faces new, old challenges in legislative session

January 16, 2023 The Denver Post: Any car stolen in Colorado — even cheap ones — should be a felony, lawmakers say

January 16, 2023 The Gazette: Colorado looks to stem the closure of schools for students with intense needs

January 13, 2023 Chalkbeat Colorado: Colorado looks to stem the closure of schools for students with intense needs

January 12, 2023 Chalkbeat Colorado: Two Democratic lawmakers propose ending TABOR refunds to fund Colorado schools

January 12, 2023 The Center Square: Anticipated bill asks Colorado voters to forfeit TABOR refunds for education

January 12, 2023 Real Vail: Roberts' bills on housing, health care among first of new Colorado General Assembly session

January 12, 2023 The Colorado Sun: Watch: Colorado Sun discusses the 2023 legislative session

January 12, 2023 Summit Daily: Colorado voters may be asked to forgo their future TABOR refunds so the state can boost school funding

January 11, 2023 The Colorado Sun: Colorado voters may be asked to forgo their future TABOR refunds so the state can boost school funding

January 10, 2023 Chalkbeat Colorado: Here are first education bills Colorado lawmakers filed during the 2023 legislative session

January 10, 2023 Denver Business Journal: Senate Bill 1 shows how Colorado legislators plan to boost affordable housing

January 10, 2023 Colorado Politics: Colorado lawmakers introduce first bills of the 2023 session

January 10, 2023 Colorado Newsline: Here's a look at the first legislation of 2023 Colorado legislative session

January 10, 2023 Westword: Do Colorado's Game-of-Chance Rules Need an Update? Bingo!

January 5, 2023 Denver Post: Addressing water shortage will be “centerpiece” of Colorado’s legislative agenda, new speaker says

January 4, 2023 Chalkbeat Colorado: 2023 Colorado General Assembly: The people’s guide to following education issues

January 4, 2023 The Colorado Sun: Colorado could get a new office of school safety to coordinate grant funding, training for tragedies

January 3, 2023 The Colorado Sun: State lawmakers wrestle with how to issue future TABOR refunds after Colorado voters slash income tax rate

2022 Legislative Session

December 29, 2022 Denver Post: Online sales, wage protection, car registration fees and other Colorado laws go into effect Jan. 1

December 22, 2022 Chalkbeat Colorado: You're invited: Chalkbeat's 2023 Legislative Preview

December 22, 2022 Colorado Politics: Colorado's revenue forecast worries legislators, even as Polis administrations paints rosier picture

December 22, 2022 Axios Denver: Economic uncertainty clouds Colorado's state budget outlook

December 21, 2022 Denver Post: Inflation, not recent tax cut, poses bigger threat to Colorado’s state budget, forecasters warn

December 21, 2022 Chalkbeat Colorado: Seven issues we’re watching in the 2023 Colorado legislative session

December 16, 2022 Law360: Colo. Courts Push For More Funding After 'Sobering' Probes

December 14, 2022 The Denver Business Journal: Employers catch break as Colorado repays long-standing federal unemployment loan

December 13, 2022 Colorado Politics: Q&A with Sen. Jeff Bridges and Rep. Rod Bockenfeld | Legislature's new budgeters lay out agenda

December 9, 2022 The Colorado Sun: Colorado lawmakers hear $5 million youth homelessness plan

December 9, 2022 The Villager: Joint Budget Committee is already meeting on FY2023-24 budget

December 1, 2022 Pluribus News: Colorado faces budget squeeze despite strong tax collections

November 25, 2022 The Colorado Sun: Many Colorado foster kids don’t get behavioral health screenings as fast as they should

November 25, 2022 Colorado Politics: Q&A with Rachel Zenzinger | Senate Democrats' budget champion can never be counted out

November 21, 2022 Colorado Springs Gazette: Q&A with Rachel Zenzinger | Senate Democrats' budget champion can never be counted out

November 22, 2022 Denver Business Journal: Here's what Colorado's new Legislature could mean to business - Denver Business Journal

November 17, 2022 Colorado Public Radio: Colorado lawmakers want to craft a new school funding formula. They're still figuring out how.

November 16, 2022 Colorado Politics: Budget-crafting legislative panel peppers Polis with plenty of questions on spending priorities

November 14, 2022 Colorado Politics: Colorado's powerful budgeting panel gets to know the budget, each other

November 13, 2022 Colorado Politics: Shannon Bird, Emily Sirota appointed to influential budget committee

November 13, 2022 Real Vail: Dillon's McCluskie named state House speaker in win for Western Slope - Real Vail

November 12, 2022 Colorado Newsline: Rep. Julie McCluskie elected next House speaker by fellow Democrats in Colorado Legislature

November 11, 2022 The Colorado Sun: Who will be the next speaker of the Colorado House? The three-way race is too close to call — kind of.

November 11, 2022 Colorado Politics: Julie McCluskie tapped to lead Colorado House

November 10, 2022 Colorado Politics: Steve Fenberg to return as state Senate president

November 2, 2022 Colorado Public Radio: What's included (and what's not) in Jared Polis' $17-billion spending proposal

October 7, 2022 The Colorado Sun: Proposition 123: Should Colorado set aside nearly $300 million each year for affordable housing?

October 6, 2022 The New York Times: One Way to Ease the Teacher Shortage: Pay More, Some Districts Say

September 23, 2022 The Colorado Sun: State budget writers fear consequences of Colorado voters approving affordable housing ballot measure

September 22, 2022 Denver Post: You might be getting another TABOR check this spring — if state predictions come true

September 22, 2022 Lamar Ledger: You might be getting another TABOR check this spring — if state predictions come true

September 22, 2022 The Colorado Sun: Colorado legislature faces inflationary budget crunch as risk of recession grows

August 31, 2022 Summit Daily: Colorado — the last state regulating EMS at the county level — to assume regulatory authority of providers

August 28, 2022 The Colorado Sun: Nicolais: Colorado Sen. Kevin Priola should be a lesson to the Colorado GOP

August 27, 2022 The Journal of Emergency Medical Services: CO EMS Task Force to Evaluate Services, Recommend New Standards

August 24, 2022 Colorado Newsline: State regulation of ambulance service advances with naming of Colorado task force members

August 24, 2022 Denver Business Journal: How this Colorado senator flipping from Republican to Democrat could impact business goals

July 27, 2022 STL.News: Colorado Proclaims July Disability Pride Month

July 16, 2022 Greeley Tribune: 2022 Colorado Legislative review: Barbara Kirkmeyer

June 23, 2022 The Denver Channel: Colorado taxpayers could get more in TABOR refunds, forecasts say

June 9, 2022 Slash Gear: Why Powered Wheelchair Users Are Fighting For The Right To Repair Their Own Equipment

June 1, 2022 Colorado Public Radio: A new program could help build 16000 homes in Colorado as part of a bigger $650 million plan

June 1, 2022 Cision PR Web: Colorado ABLE Accounts Enhanced With New Benefits and Protections for Coloradoans With Disabilities

June 1, 2022 Colorado Politics: Gov. Polis OKs extending public health whistleblower protections after pandemic

May 29, 2022 The Colorado Sun: New Colorado teachers eligible for loan forgiveness, student teaching stipends

May 28, 2022 Chalkbeat Colorado: New Colorado teachers eligible for loan forgiveness, student teaching stipends

May 28, 2022 Colorado Public Radio: Colorado's plan to mark “America 250” is underway, with a focus on BIPOC history

May 27, 2022 The Denver Post: Colorado leaders celebrate “transformational” education funding

May 27, 2022 Pagosa Daily Post: Governor Signs Two Education Bills to Address Funding, Teacher Retention - Pagosa Daily Post

May 26, 2022 Chalkbeat Colorado: Colorado Gov. Polis signs school finance act, other funding measures

May 22, 2022 Colorado Politics: 2022 SESSION: CONFRONTING CRISES | Actions of the 2022 General Assembly

May 22, 2022 Colorado Politics: 2022 SESSION: Democrats secure legislative agenda – but not without hang-ups

May 22, 2022 Colorado Politics: 2022 SESSION: Republicans lose out on legislation but force concessions

May 22, 2022 Colorado Politics: 2022 SESSION: Majority pushes sweeping agenda, minority sees limited success

May 21, 2022 Colorado Politics: 2022 SESSION: Who's got the juice?

May 19, 2022 The Colorado Sun: Low pay leaves rural Colorado teachers struggling, often working 2nd jobs

May 19, 2022 Colorado Politics: 2022 SESSION: The most and least successful Colorado lawmakers

May 18, 2022 Ark Valley Voice: Governor Signs Legislation to Save Middle-Income People Money on Housing

May 16, 2022 KKTV: Governor Polis signs new legislation to help Colorado residents save money on housing and property taxes

May 14, 2022 Colorado Newsline: What Colorado lawmakers passed, amended, killed in legislative session's final days

May 14, 2022 Law360: Colo. lawmakers OK extending Enterprise Zone tax break

May 12, 2022 The Denver Post: Bill to combat fentanyl passes in closing minutes of Colorado legislative session

May 12, 2022 Kaiser Health News: In a first, Colorado to legalize Right-to-Repair for electric wheelchairs

May 12, 2022 Law360: Colo. lawmakers vote to extend affordable housing tax credit

May 10, 2022 The Colorado Sun: Effort to ban sale of flavored tobacco, nicotine products in Colorado goes up in smoke

May 10, 2022 Colorado Public Radio: Flavor ban bill dies in Senate committee as session scrambles to wrap up

May 9, 2022 Denver Business Journal: Colorado whistleblowers could gain permanent protections under bill

May 6, 2022 Colorado Politics: Colorado Senate passes fentanyl bill, sets felony threshold at 1 gram

May 5, 2022 The Denver Post: A divided Colorado Senate votes to make fentanyl bill more punishing

May 4, 2022 Chalkbeat Colorado: Fully fund K-12 schools? Colorado lawmakers say maybe next year

May 4, 2022 Colorado Politics: Legislature approves extending public health whistleblower protections after pandemic

May 4, 2022 Law 360: Colo. House OKs Extending Affordable Housing Credit

April 29, 2022 Colorado Public Radio: Wheelchair users could get the ‘right to repair’ in Colorado as bill heads to governor’s desk

April 26, 2022 Denver Post: Air quality, pandemic recovery, staffing shortages key aims of Colorado's record-setting budget

April 22, 2022 Chalkbeat Colorado: Lawmakers propose matching fund to help property-poor Colorado school districts

April 21, 2022 The Denver Channel: 'Stackable credentials' could be future of higher education in Colorado

April 21, 2022 Channel 4 News: They’re Your Medical Records. So, Why Do You Have To Pay So Much For Them?

April 16, 2022 Bus and Motorcoach News: Colorado Senate approves $5.5M to improve school bus safety

April 15, 2022 Denver Post: Colorado’s growing anti-doxxing law could soon include teachers

April 15, 2022 Collective Colorado: Low Pay Leaves Rural Teachers Struggling

April 15, 2022 Kiowa County Press: Colorado Senate approves bill to provide more funding for middle-class housing

April 14, 2022 STL News: Colorado Governor Polis Signs Bills Into Law

April 13, 2022 KPVI The Center Square: Colorado Senate approves bill to provide more funding for middle-class housing

April 11, 2022 Chalkbeat Colorado: A rideshare company is transporting Colorado at-risk students. Whose rules should apply?

April 8, 2022 Colorado Public Radio: For years, the state hasn’t paid its share of what it costs to educate students with disabilities. Now, more money is coming, but is it enough?

April 8, 2022 Colorado Politics: Colorado Senate adds roughly $800 million, passes $37.2 billion state spending plan

April 8, 2022 5280 Magazine: How a Right to Repair Bill Could Speed Up Wheelchair Fixes

April 7, 2022 Denver Post: Colorado’s Senate passed an extra $500 million for education — but it’s unlikely to stay in the budget

April 7, 2022 Denver Business Journal: Colorado passes bill imposing insurance requirements on Uber, Lyft

April 7, 2022 Colorado Politics: Colorado Senate adds $725 million to $36.4 billion spending plan for next year

March 31, 2022 Colorado Politics: Colorado Senate OKs extending public health whistleblower protections after pandemic

March 31, 2022 Colorado Newsline: Gov. Polis, state lawmakers unveil Colorado workforce development legislation as part of COVID-19 recovery

March 31, 2022 Colorado Public Radio: 6 quick highlights from Colorado’s $36 billion spending plan — the largest ever

March 31, 2022 The Denver Post: 6 things to know about Colorado’s record $36 billion state budget

March 30, 2022 Denver Business Journal: Colorado leaders unveil plan to train more state residents for in-demand jobs

March 30, 2022 The Colorado Sun: Colorado lawmakers debate $36 billion state budget

March 30, 2022 The Colorado Sun: Student teachers are rarely paid. Colorado lawmakers, school leaders want to ensure they're compensated

March 30, 2022 VICE: Wheelchair Right to Repair Passes Colorado House

March 29, 2022 Chalkbeat Colorado: Better jobs in less time: Colorado plan aims to connect higher ed, workforce

March 28, 2022 Chalkbeat Colorado: $36.4 billion Colorado budget boosts K-12, higher ed spending

March 28, 2022 The Colorado Sun: Colorado charter schools seek more authority over special education

March 27, 2022 Chalkbeat Colorado: Colorado charter schools seek more authority over special education

March 25, 2022 Colorado Public Radio: Wheelchair users could get the ‘right to repair’ in Colorado

March 23, 2022 Denver Business Journal: Polis signs bill targeting online marketplaces that enable organized retail theft

March 18, 2022 STL News: Colorado Governor Signs Bills Into Law to Support Education

March 18, 2022 KPVI: Polis signs bipartisan bills targeting Colorado’s teacher shortage

March 17, 2022 Kiowa County Press: Polis signs bipartisan bills targeting Colorado's teacher shortage

March 17, 2022 The Fort Morgan Times: Bill allows retirees to address teacher shortage

March 15, 2022 KUNC: Thousands of Colorado foster youth could soon have access to free college tuition

March 14, 2022 Chalkbeat Colorado: Colorado legislature at the halfway mark: Where education bills stand

March 11, 2022 Chalkbeat Colorado: Community schools option not intended for Adams 14

March 11, 2022 Grand Junction Sentinel: Bills aim to get more teachers in rural schools

March 10, 2022 Sentinel Colorado: GONZALES, ZENZINGER, BRIDGES: The time for transformative housing solutions is now

March 10, 2022 Colorado Politics: Colorado legislators introduce first bills to spend $850 million for housing

March 10, 2022 Grand Junction Sentinel: Bills aim to get more teachers in rural schools

March 9, 2022 Denver Post: Colorado might soon allow digital auto plates

March 6, 2022 The Colorado Sun: Wanted: Retired teachers to return to Colorado classrooms

March 5, 2022 The Center Square: Colorado committee advances legislation addressing retail theft, online crime

March 4, 2022 Yahoo Finance: Four Colorado Lawmakers Win 2022 Safe Student Protection Awards From Child Safety Network™

March 3, 2022 The Center Square: Colorado Senate passes bill giving schools pathway back to accountability standards

March 3, 2022 Axios Denver: High-stakes school testing returns with a caveat

March 2, 2022 Chalkbeat Colorado: How to help Colorado student teachers across the finish line? Pay them.

March 1, 2022 Denver Channel 7: Students with college credit but no degree get a second chance at graduation

February 25, 2022 Chalkbeat Colorado: Colorado school ratings set to resume after pandemic pause

February 23, 2022 Colorado Politics: Colorado Senate bids farewell to Leroy Garcia, elects new leader unanimously

February 18, 2022 CBS Denver: Bill To Increase Special Ed Funding By $93 Million Passes Education Committee

February 16, 2022 Chalkbeat Colorado: Special education funding bill brings Colorado close to 2006 promises

February 16, 2022 Denver Business Journal: Colorado House passes bill targeting online resale of stolen goods

February 16, 2022 The Villager: Colorado Senate Democrats announce new leadership

February 16, 2022 Colorado Newsline: Special education funding in Colorado would get permanent boost under bipartisan bill

February 15, 2022 Fox 31 KDVR: Bill to require online seller disclosures advances

February 12, 2022 Denver Post: Colorado lawmakers want to make it harder for retail thieves, porch pirates to sell stolen loot online

February 12, 2022 CBS Denver: Foster Children In Colorado Could Get Secondary Education At No Cost With Proposed Bill

February 11, 2022 The Colorado Sun: “We are their parent”: Proposal calls for free college tuition for Colorado children in foster care

February 11, 2022 Denver Business Journal: Colorado bill takes aim at online marketplaces after big-box stores sound alarm on crime

February 11, 2022 Kiowa County Press: Colorado Senate elects new leadership as Garcia prepares to depart for Pentagon post

February 11, 2022 KDVR: Fenberg, Moreno to take new Senate leadership positions

February 10, 2022 The Denver Channel: Colorado Senate Democrats pick new leadership as Garcia departs

February 10, 2022 KOAA: Bill would provide free college tuition to Colorado youth in foster care

February 10, 2022 Denver Business Journal: Here's what the new Colorado Senate leadership means for business

February 10, 2022 The Colorado Sun: Steve Fenberg selected as next president of the Colorado Senate

February 10, 2022 Colorado Politics: Colorado Democrats pick Senate Majority Leader Steve Fenberg as next Senate president

February 10, 2022 Grand Junction Daily Sentinel: Colorado Senate elects new leadership as Garcia prepares to depart for Pentagon post

February 10, 2022 Daily Sentinel: Colorado Senate elects new leadership as Garcia prepares to depart for Pentagon post

February 10, 2022 Colorado Springs Gazette: Colorado Senate Majority Leader Steve Fenberg set to be next Senate president

February 10, 2022 The Denver Channel: Colorado Senate Democrats pick new leadership as Garcia departs

February 10, 2022 KOAA: Bill would provide free college tuition to Colorado youth in foster care

February 9, 2022 The Denver Channel: Bill would provide free college tuition to Colorado youth in foster care

February 3, 2022 Chalkbeat Colorado: Colorado lawmakers may waive college tuition for foster youth

February 1, 2022 Colorado Public Radio: What's in Colorado's new $400 million housing proposal?

January 29, 2022 The Colorado Sun: Opinion: For students to flourish, teachers also must flourish

January 29, 2022 Colorado Politics: Interim school finance panel goes another year without formula fix, finds other improvements

January 28, 2022 Chalkbeat Colorado: Colorado wants residents connected to high-paying jobs. It will need more than one-time funding

January 28, 2022 Greeley Tribune: Landmark Colorado pro-union bill faces resistance and will likely be scaled back - Greeley Tribune

January 25, 2022 Channel 4 News: Colorado Lawmakers Take Up Bill To Stop 'Boosters' & Sale Of Stolen Products

January 24, 2022 The Colorado Sun: Colorado lawmakers want to tweak how at-risk students are counted amid broader school-funding overhaul

January 14, 2022 Chalkbeat Colorado: A look at the Colorado legislature’s 2022 education bills

January 14, 2022 Chalkbeat Colorado: Colorado State of the State: Polis promises more investment in education

January 13, 2022 Chalkbeat Colorado: Education a top priority as Colorado legislature convenes

January 12, 2022 The Center Square: State higher education task force submits final recommendations to lawmakers

January 11, 2022 The Pagosa Daily Post: Student Success and Workforce Revitalization Task Force Releases Its Report

January 11, 2022 Colorado Newsline: Colorado Democrats plan to tackle K-12 education, high cost of living in upcoming session

January 9, 2022 Denver Post: Lawmakers expect busy year

January 7, 2022 Colorado Politics:  Legislative leaders set agenda, priorities for 2022 session

January 4, 2022 Chalkbeat Colorado: Colorado bill aims to improve resources for college students with disabilities

2021 Legislative Session

December 23, 2021 Colorado Politics: Judge dismisses First Amendment challenge to new Colorado billboard law

December 18, 2021 Denver Post: Colorado Board of Education wants to resume state tests and ratings

December 18, 2021 KDVR: Colorado Educator Loan Forgiveness Program applications open

December 17, 2021 Chalkbeat Colorado: Colorado Board of Education wants to resume state tests and ratings

November 9, 2021 Colorado Politics: Colorado Concern names In The Arena leadership awards

October 22, 2021 Colorado Newsline: Colorado special education sees funding increase this year, but is it enough?

October 22, 2021 EIN News: Democratic Women Senators Statement on SCOTUS Refusal to Block TX Abortion Ban

October 21, 2021 Colorado Politics: Panel approves bills from youth committee on mental health, foster care access to higher education

October 20, 2021 News Nation USA: Minimum $40K rural teacher salary? A Colorado proposal would set that.

October 6, 2021 Chalkbeat Colorado: Minimum $40K teacher salary? A Colorado proposal would set that.

October 5, 2021 Colorado Politics: Duran, Soper and Zenzinger receive Laws for Paws awards

September 29, 2021 Western Slope Now: New opportunity to reskill, upskill, or complete a current degree

September 13, 2021 The Colorado Sun: Democrats poised to keep control of Colorado legislature under latest draft redistricting maps

September 9, 2021 Pagosa Daily Post: Colorado Laws Addressing Gun Violence, Teacher Shortages, Affordable Housing, Became Effective Yesterday

September 8, 2021 EIN News: Laws to Prevent Gun Violence, Address Teacher Shortages, Promote Affordable Housing & More Become Effective in Colorado

August 16, 2021 Denver Gazette: State education assessment shows 'significant decreases' for Colorado students

August 14, 2021 Grand Junction Daily Sentinel: State education assessment shows 'significant decreases' for Colorado students

August 13, 2021 Greeley Tribune: Scores on Colorado’s CMAS tests fell significantly in 2021, but what does that mean for kids?

July 30, 2021 EIN News: Senator Zenzinger Awarded CASE Policy Leader Award for Dedication to Public Education

July 30, 2021 The Denver Post: Dropouts may be eligible for associate’s

July 26, 2021 Colorado Politics: INSIGHTS | Bipartisanship on education commission will serve Polis well

July 21, 2021 The Colorado Sun: Despite partisan rhetoric at the Colorado Capitol, just 4.4% of bills this year passed along purely party lines

July 21, 2021 The Durango Herald: Only 4.4% of bills were passed along purely party lines this year at Colorado Capitol

July 16, 2021 Colorado Politics: Gold Dome leaders unveil task forces on housing, behavioral health

July 16, 2021 EIN News: JOINT RELEASE: Garnett, Garcia Appoint Lawmakers to ARPA Housing and Behavioral Health

July 8, 2021 Colorado Springs Gazette: Polis rounds out legislative session bills with 15 signings, 1 veto

July 8, 2021 The Colorado Sun: Some Democrats voice regret about Colorado’s new redistricting process as preliminary maps are unveiled

July 7, 2021 Colorado Politics: Polis signs bill limiting the use of ketamine, 12 other bills

July 2, 2021 Colorado Springs Gazette: Polis vetoes 2 bills, administratively signs 19 more

July 1, 2021 EIN News: Bill to Create Front Range Passenger Rail District Becomes Law

June 30, 2021 Colorado Politics: Governor to sign bills helping coal workers, creating Front Range Rail District

June 30, 2021 EIN News: Major Education Bills to Support Colorado Students Enhance Equity Become Law

June 30, 2021 Loveland Reporter-Herald: Polis signs metro district reform into law; critics say it’s not enough

June 30, 2021 Denver Post: Polis signs metro district reform into law; critics say it's not enough

June 29, 2021 The Colorado Sun: First draft of Colorado’s new state Senate, House district maps could pit several incumbents against each other

June 29, 2021 The Chronicle-News: Colorado redistricting commission reveals preliminary House, Senate district maps

June 29, 2021 Denver Post: Polis signs metro district reform into law

June 29, 2021 Colorado Springs Gazette: ANALYSIS | Proposed legislative draft maps from Colorado redistricting commission show Dems lose ground in House

June 29, 2021 Colorado Politics: Polis signs ag stimulus bills, legislation on education

June 28, 2021 Denver Post: Opinion: A fix — finally — for our broken,…

June 25, 2021 EIN News: SIGNED! Bill to Support Foster Youth in Transition Becomes Law

June 23, 2021 EIN News: Jefferson County Senators Respond to Arvada Shooting, Death of Officer Gordon Beesley

June 22, 2021 Fox31 Denver: Tributes pour in for officer, 'Samaritan,' killed in Olde Town Arvada shooting

June 22, 2021 Denver Westword: What We Know About the Olde Town Arvada Triple Shooting So Far

June 21, 2021 Denver Gazette: Colorado’s policy makers unite on mental health

June 20, 2021 EIN News: SIGNED! Colorado Comeback Bills to Expand Mental Health Access for Kids Increase Access to State Resources Become Law

June 19, 2021 Colorado Politics: Polis puts his signature on mental health legislation

June 18, 2021 Colorado Springs Gazette: Polis puts his signature on mental health legislation

June 18, 2021 EdSurge News: Many University Students Don’t Graduate. Why Not Give Them an Associate Degree?

June 17, 2021 Denver Business Journal: Colorado creating portal to allow more business-friendly access to state rule-making

June 17, 2021 EIN News: SIGNED! Colorado Comeback bills to address student learning loss & support educator workforce become law

June 17, 2021 Colorado Politics: Polis signs six more state stimulus bills into law

June 16, 2021 Colorado Springs Gazette: Polis signs legislation seeking to drive down cost of health insurance, prescription drugs

June 16, 2021 Colorado Politics: Polis signs legislation seeking to drive down cost of health insurance, prescription drugs

June 12, 2021 EIN News: Governor Signs Pair of Zenzinger Bills Making Historic Investments in Colorado Schools

June 10, 2021 Colorado Politics: Practicality was missing in 2021 legislative session, according to GOP leadership

June 10, 2021 Denver Business Journal: Colorado is eliminating subminimum wage jobs

June 10, 2021 The Denver Post: 4 takeaways from the just-finished 2021 Colorado legislative session

June 10, 2021 Denver Business Journal: Here are the major business moves made in Colorado's 2021 legislative session

June 9, 2021 The Denver Post: Colorado legislature passes metro district reform bill with some changes

June 7, 2021 Red MSU Denver: State stimulus bill aims to help Coloradans go back to school

June 5, 2021 Colorado Politics: CAPITOL M, week of June 5, 2021 | Sine Die can't come soon enough

June 4, 2021 The Colorado Sun: Opinion: As Colorado lawmakers, we call on the legislature to invest $15 million to support workers and students affected by the pandemic

June 4, 2021 Colorado Springs Gazette: Two new three-digit numbers will connect Coloradans to mental health help

June 4, 2021 Colorado Politics: School Finance Act clears the House, with focus on poverty, literacy and risks

June 4, 2021 Colorado Politics: Two new three-digit numbers will connect Coloradans to mental health help

June 4, 2021 Denver Business Journal: $5.3 billion transportation funding bill heads to Gov. Polis

June 3, 2021 Chalkbeat Colorado: Overhaul of Colorado school funding may be in the works

June 2, 2021 Pagosa Daily Post: ‘Colorado Comeback’ Stimulus Update

June 1, 2021 News Nation USA: Colorado education interests spend millions on lobbying mostly to retain, gain funding

May 31, 2021 Colorado Public Radio: The Year That Democrats Left TABOR Behind: How Billions In New Spending Can Cut Through Colorado’s Conservative Firewall

May 31, 2021 Sky Hi News: Colorado public option health care bill passes Senate

May 27, 2021 The Denver Post: The Spot: An update on the much-discussed public-private health insurance bill

May 26, 2021 The Colorado Gazette: Senate approves Colorado Option healthcare plan with one Democrat opposed

May 26, 2021 The Colorado Sun: Colorado Democrats’ big health insurance bill was amended 21 times. Here’s how it has changed.

May 26, 2021 Steamboat Pilot: Colorado public option health care bill passes Senate

May 26, 2021 Colorado Public Radio: Colorado Is On The Verge Of Creating A Government-Backed Health Insurance Option. It Would Be The Nation’s Second

May 26, 2021 Denver Business Journal: Despite changes and continued opposition, Colorado Option bill passes Senate

May 26, 2021 Associated Press: Colorado Option healthcare bill advances in state Senate

May 26, 2021 Colorado Politics: Empowering the public to help write the rules

May 25, 2021 The Coloradoan: Colorado Supreme Court clears way for property tax increase, more school funding

May 25, 2021 STL News: Colorado Governor Polis Signs Bills Into Law

May 25, 2021 Colorado Politics: State Supreme Court's ruling on mill levies to lead to property tax increases in some districts

May 25, 2021 Pagosa Daily Post: Colorado Supreme Court Rules on School Funding Reform

May 25, 2021 Kiowa County Press: Colorado Supreme Court gives school districts OK to raise revenue

May 25, 2021 Colorado Politics: State Senate Tuesday to take on fight over Colorado Option

May 25, 2021 Chalkbeat Colorado: Colorado Supreme Court clears way for property tax increases, more school funding

May 25, 2021 The Denver Channel: Gov. Polis signs bill to better protect kids from domestic abuse after murder of 10-year-old Ty Tesoriero

May 24, 2021 Grand Junction Sentinel: Colorado Supreme Court gives school districts OK to raise revenue, likely leading to property tax hikes

May 24, 2021 Colorado Public Radio: Lawmakers Want To Pass A ‘Colorado Option’ That Gives The State More Power To Regulate The Cost Of Health Care. Here’s Why That Matters

May 23, 2021 The Denver Gazette: Homeless teens may be aided by state extension of foster care

May 20, 2021 Denver Business Journal: Effort to increase metro district transparency passes Colorado Senate

May 18, 2021 The Denver Post: Metro district residents would get election notices by email or mail under reform bill

May 18, 2021 EIN News: Senate Passes Public School Finance Act Unanimously!

May 18, 2021 Denver Business Journal: Colorado Senate eases environmental study rules, approves $5.3B transportation bill

May 14, 2021 Colorado Politics: Senate debates transportation bill

May 14, 2021 The Denver Post: Metro district transparency reform bill advances in Colorado Senate committee

May 14, 2021 Pagosa Daily Post: Colorado School Finance Bill Will Support Students in Poverty

May 14, 2021 Denver Business Journal: Front Range Passenger Rail plan zooms through Colorado Senate

May 12, 2021 Chalkbeat Colorado: Colorado school finance bill sends more money to students in poverty, English learners

May 11, 2021 EIN News: Bills to Support Colorado Veterans, Enhance Access to Mental Health Care Pass Senate!

May 9, 2021 The Denver Post: Editorial: Senate Bill 262 is a good start at reforming Colorado metropolitan districts

May 6, 2021 The Denver Post: Colorado metro district reform bill would create greater transparency for homebuyers

May 6, 2021 Colorado Politics: Lawmakers unveil metro district transparency bill

May 5, 2021 Colorado Politics: General Assembly lawmakers advance 10 state stimulus bills

May 5, 2021 Denver Business Journal: Colorado workers' compensation system reform clears major hurdle

May 4, 2021 EIN News: Bills to Address Housing Crisis, Support Colorado Educators Pass Senate!

May 3, 2021 The Colorado Sun: Colorado education interests spend millions on lobbying. Most of it goes toward retaining, gaining funding.

May 3, 2021 Denver Westword: Colorado Legislature Passes Budget, Sends It to Governor Jared Polis

May 1, 2021 EIN News: Connecting Colorado: Front Range Passenger Rail Legislation Clears Committee!

April 30, 2021 The Colorado Sun: Colorado’s teacher shortage may worsen coming out of the pandemic. Could $13M stop the trend?

April 29, 2021 The Denver Gazette: Colorado Senate committee advances bill paving way for Front Range rail service

April 29, 2021 The Center Square: Colorado Senate committee advances bill paving way for Front Range rail service

April 29, 2021 Patch.com: Front Range Rail District Bill Wins Bipartisan Support In First Hearing

April 28, 2021 The Chronicle News: Colorado Senate committee advances bill paving way for Front Range rail service

April 28, 2021 Denver Business Journal: Formation of Front Range Passenger Rail district gets wide-ranging support

April 27 2021 Patch.com: Colorado's 2-1-1 Hotline Would Ramp Up Mental Health, Substance Use Referrals Under

April 27, 2021 EIN News: PASSED! Bills to Enhance Equity for Marginalized Communities in Colorado

April 27, 2021 EIN News: Colorado Comeback Legislation Clears Committee, Increasing Access to State Resources

April 23, 2021 Colorado Times Recorder: Hearing Spotlights Conflict Between Polis & Top Dems in State Legislature on Climate Change Bill

April 23, 2021 Colorado Sentinel: LETTERS: Reduce greenhouse gasses, increase environmental justice

April 22, 2021 Denver Business Journal: Bill capping Colorado greenhouse gas emissions moves forward despite softer rules for utilities

April 22, 2021 Grand Junction Sentinel: Legislature advances animal, agriculture bills

April 22, 2021 The Denver Gazette: The road-funding bait and switch

April 20, 2021 Chalkbeat Colorado: Colorado Supreme Court hears arguments over school finance tax change

April 14, 2021 Denver Business Journal: Colorado poised to spend $15M retraining workers who lost jobs during pandemic

April 14, 2021 EIN News: Colorado Comeback Legislation Clears Another Hurdle

April 13, 2021 The Chronicle News: Colorado Democrats introduce latest portion of stimulus plan

April 13, 2021 The Colorado Sun: Colorado lawmakers move closer to prohibiting certain animals from being used in traveling performances

April 13, 2021 The Center Square: Colorado Democrats introduce latest portion of stimulus plan

April 13, 2021 The Colorado Sun: State stimulus tracker: We’re keeping tabs on Colorado lawmakers’ $800 million coronavirus aid package

April 12, 2021 Pueblo Chieftain: Bill could lay groundwork for elusive Front Range passenger train system

April 10, 2021 Colorado Politics: COVER STORY: A NEED FOR WELL-BEING | Hard times yield good prospects for Colorado’s mental health care

April 10, 2021 Grand Junction Daily Sentinel: Colorado Senate OKs $34 billion budget

April 10, 2021 Colorado Politics: Garcia introduces bill to create Front Range Rail District

April 10, 2021 Denver Business Journal: New bill could turn Front Range Passenger Rail into reality

April 9, 2021 Chalkbeat Colorado: Colorado Senate adds special ed funding, chief equity officer position to 2022 budget

April 9, 2021 The Denver Channel: Colorado House passes bill to better protect children from domestic abuse after Ty Tesoriero murder

April 8, 2021 Denver Gazette: Senate approves 2021-22 state budget on preliminary vote

April 6, 2021 Public Education and Business Coalition: Legislation to support the educator workforce in Colorado

April 5, 2021 Denver Gazette: Democrats try again to ban plastic single-use bags in omnibus bill, but competing bill has bipartisan support

April 3, 2021 Colorado Politics: CAPITOL M, week of April 3, 2021 | Rounding up the April Fools' fun

April 2, 2021 EIN News: Bill to Support Colorado's Educator Workforce Clears Committee!

April 2, 2021 The Chronicle News: Colorado lawmakers introduce round of stimulus plan bills

April 2, 2021 Colorado Politics: Senate kills school setback bill

April 2, 2021 The Center Square: Colorado lawmakers introduce round of stimulus plan bills

April 1, 2021 Denver Gazette: House and Senate Democrats introduce next round of Colorado stimulus bills

April 1, 2021 The Colorado Sun: Foster youth who leave the system as teens could return until age 21 under new Colorado proposal

March 30, 2021 The Chronicle News: Feds approve Colorado’s reduced assessment plan for students

March 29, 2021 Albuquerque Journal: Colorado to scale back its school standardized testing

March 29, 2021 Fox21 News: Colorado to scale back its school standardized testing

March 27, 2021 Colorado Public Radio: Colorado Can Scale Back Its Standardized Testing This Year, Federal Officials Say

March 27, 2021 Golden Transcript: Jeffco Schools accountability board calls for minimum in-person testing

March 26, 2021 Greeley Tribune: U.S. Department of Education approves Colorado’s plan for state assessment tests

March 25, 2021 BC Democrat: Millions more proposed for Colorado K-12 schools. Lawmakers seek court opinion first.

March 25, 2021 Colorado Springs Gazette: Senate panel approves setback minimums for new schools

March 25, 2021 Grand Junction Sentinel: Senate moves to protect animals in traveling shows

March 24, 2021 Transportation Today: Pennsylvania to reconstruct portion of I-90

March 20, 2021 Chalkbeat Colorado: Millions more for Colorado K-12 schools? Lawmakers seek court opinion first.

March 20, 2021 CDOT: Governor Polis Signs Bill to Strengthen  Colorado Main Streets

March 20, 2021 CBS Denver: Gov. Jared Polis Heads To Golden To Sign 'Revitalizing Main Streets' Bill Into Law

March 20, 2021 EIN News: Senate Democrats Address Inequities in School Funding Formula, Bolster K-12 Education

March 18, 2021 Fox31 Denver: Senate approves two bills aimed at 'strengthening' Colorado schools

March 18, 2021 Colorado Politics: NOONAN | Testing has yet to prove its worth

March 17, 2021 MDJOnline.com: Polis signs Colorado school funding bill into law

March 17, 2021 Cannabis Wire: Colorado Senate Poised To Pass Bill To Expand School-Based Medical Cannabis Access

March 17, 2021 EIN News: Senate Passes Bipartisan Bills To Support Strengthen Colorado Schools

March 16, 2021 The Denver Post: Colorado schools have certainty on funding for this year, and are closer to knowing about testing

March 16, 2021 Chalkbeat Colorado: Gov. Jared Polis signs bill scaling back standardized testing. Now the federal government must weigh in.

March 16, 2021 Law Week Colorado: Bipartisan Bill Would Mandate an Update to Civics Education

March 16, 2021 The Chronicle News: Polis signs Colorado school funding bill into law

March 16, 2021 CBS Denver: COVID In Colorado: Suspension Of Statewide Student Assessments Signed Into Law

March 15, 2021 The Colorado Sun: How Colorado is changing standardized tests for elementary and middle school students this year — and why

March 13, 2021 Denver Gazette: Colorado Dems propose raising local property taxes to more equitably fund schools

March 13, 2021 EIN News: Bill to Reduce Testing Burden, Support Teachers Clears Committee

March 11, 2021 Boulder Weekly: New bills introduced at state capitol

March 11, 2021 Durango Telegraph: Bump-outs get a bump up

March 11, 2021 Colorado Politics: NOONAN | Let's stand up to the testing tyranny

March 9, 2021 Greeley Tribune: Greeley-Evans School District 6 loses out on wish to suspend state academic tests

March 9, 2021 Chalkbeat Colorado: Taking on TABOR, Colorado school funding proposal would raise local taxes in some districts

March 8, 2021 The Arvada Press: Zenzinger wants what’s best for students

March 7, 2021 Denver Business Journal: Weeks into legislative session, here's the status of Polis' big transportation stimulus plan

March 7, 2021 Colorado Springs Gazette: Legislative Focus on Colorado Springs, March 5 | Early wins for Carver

March 6, 2021 Greeley Tribune: Colorado schools won’t lose funding this school year — and 3 other education bills to watch

March 6, 2021 Grand Junction Daily Sentinel: Civics bill advances in Colorado Senate

March 5, 2021 Colorado Public Radio: Lawmakers Move To Expand Program That Helped Restaurants And Pedestrians Take Over Colorado’s Main Streets In The Pandemic

March 5, 2021 Colorado Politics: Lawmakers approve bill to put off certain statewide standardized tests for 2021

March 5, 2021 The Denver Post: Colorado schools won’t lose funding this school year — and 3 other education bills to watch

March 5, 2021 Durango Telegraph: Getting put to the test

March 5, 2021 Summit Daily News: Opinion | Susan Knopf: Suspend state testing

March 5, 2021 The Durango Herald: Rep. Barbara McLachlan: Playing “Mother, May I?” and “High Hurdles”

March 5, 2021 Colorado Public Radio: Lawmakers Move To Expand Program That Helped Restaurants And Pedestrians Take Over Colorado’s Main Streets In The Pandemic

March 5, 2021 Grand Junction Daily Sentinel: Colorado lawmakers advance bill that would boost school funding

March 5, 2021 EIN News: Zenzinger Defends Coloradans With Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

March 4, 2021 The Denver Post: The Spot: Counting the days until spring — and this week’s eye-catching political numbers

March 3, 2021 Chalkbeat Colorado: New Colorado bill would scale back CMAS but not eliminate it

March 3, 2021 The Colorado Sun: Colorado districts prepare for CMAS testing amid uncertainty about federal waiver

March 3, 2021 State of Reform: Colorado Legislature considers bill to expand complementary at-home services to disabled

March 3, 2021 The Chronicle News: Colorado lawmakers advance bill that would boost school funding

March 3, 2021 Pagosa Daily Post: Colorado Schools Uncertain About Waivers for Standardized Testing

March 1, 2021 The Coloradoan: Colorado parents face multiple choice question on standardized tests: Data vs. stress

February 27, 2021 Chalkbeat Colorado: Bill to maintain Colorado school funding passes Senate

February 27, 2021 KRDO Colorado Springs: School funding bill passes senate unanimously

February 27, 2021 EIN News: Senate Passes Critical Funding Bills Prioritizing Schools, Business Owners, Environment

February 26, 2021 The Colorado Sun: Colorado parents' multiple choice on standardized tests: A) The collective good B) sending their kids over the edge

February 25, 2021 The Denver Post: Colorado bill aims to cancel CMAS testing this spring, but legislators would need OK from the feds

February 25, 2021 Canon City Daily Report: Colorado bill aims to cancel CMAS testing this spring, but legislators would need OK from the feds

February 24, 2021 The Colorado Sun: Colorado lawmaker pushing ahead with effort to suspend state testing despite federal requirement

February 24, 2021 Colorado Springs Independent: 2021 Legislative session: Some bills to watch

February 23, 2021 The Denver Channel: Colorado lawmakers propose bill to cancel standardized testing this year

February 23, 2021 The Coloradoan: Colorado bill seeks to suspend CMAS testing this year

February 23, 2021 Chalkbeat Colorado: Colorado lawmaker pushing ahead with effort to suspend state testing despite federal requirements

February 21, 2021 The Denver Channel: Bill introduced at the Capitol could forever change Colorado's domestic violence laws

February 21, 2021 Chalkbeat Colorado: Colorado bill seeks to suspend CMAS testing this year

February 18, 2021 Chalkbeat Colorado: As Colorado House and Senate reconvene, leaders pledge funds for K-12, higher education

February 16, 2021 Mountain Town News: A 15,000-foot view of Colorado’s legislative climate & energy landscape

February 6, 2021 Journal Advocate: Lawmakers spare K-12 education from budget cuts in 2020-21

February 5, 2021 Chalkbeat Colorado: Do parents want Colorado to give standardized tests? It depends how you ask

January 29, 2021 The Colorado Sun: Colorado governor, legislature will decide whether students take standardized tests during coronavirus

January 28, 2021 Denver Business Journal: People on the move

January 27, 2021 Colorado Public Radio: Colorado State Lawmakers Plan Push To Skip School Standardized Tests Because Of Coronavirus

January 25, 2021 The Denver Post: Colorado lawmakers plan a major push on climate change to strengthen Polis’ roadmap

January 25, 2021 Greeley Tribune: Colorado lawmakers plan a major push on climate change to strengthen Polis' roadmap

January 20, 2021 Brighton Standard Blade: Hopes high for second semester amid north metro schools

January 13, 2021 Colorado Politics: 2021 LEGISLATURE | In education, testing and funding will be key issues

January 12, 2021 Chalkbeat Colorado : Colorado 2021 legislative preview: Testing and funding will be key issues

2020 Legislative Session

December 30, 2020 The Colorado Sun: Thousands of families redshirted their preschoolers and kindergarteners. Will they swell Colorado schools next fall?

December 22, 2020 Colorado Springs Gazette: Colorado state officials consider public school funding facing first enrollment drop in decades

December 21, 2020 Chalkbeat Colorado: Colorado lawmakers promise enrollment drop won't hurt school funding

December 18, 2020 Canon City Daily Record: Millions in Colorado school funding at risk because of COVID-19 enrollment declines

December 17, 2020 Denver Post: Millions in Colorado school funding at risk because of COVID-19 enrollment declines

December 14, 2020 La Junta Tribune Democrat: Colorado Democrats, Republicans announce Senate committee assignments

December 12, 2020 Denver Business Journal: Tweaks to new Colorado small-business loan fund could draw more money to program

December 10, 2020 Colorado Politics: House and Senate Democrats announce new committee assignments for 2021 session; Benavidez named Speaker Pro tem

November 13, 2020 Denver Post: The Spot: What did you just do, Colorado, and what comes next?

November 12, 2020 Denver Post: Colorado voters befuddle leaders with decisions on money issues. An income tax cut? Yes, please. An expensive paid leave program? That, too.

November 6, 2020 Colorado Politics: State Senate holds leadership elections, keeps Garcia as prez and Holbert as minority leader

November 6, 2020 Denver Business Journal: Majority Democrats choose new Colorado House speaker, retain Senate leaders

November 6, 2020 Colorado Politics: ELECTION 2020 | Dems hold on to control of state Senate

November 5, 2020 Denver Business Journal: How Colorado's election results could impact business interests at the Capitol (and beyond)

November 5, 2020 Westword: Colorado State Senate and House Election Results: Dems Still in Charge

November 4, 2020 Arvada Press: Jefferson County Election 2020 results roundup

October 31, 2020 Ballot Ready: Rachel Zenzinger is running for Colorado State Senate

October 25, 2020 The Daily Wire: UP IN SMOKE: NY Gov. Cuomo Wants To Legalize Marijuana To Cover Budget Deficit

October 25, 2020 Arvada Press: Candidate Q&A’s for 2020

October 23, 2020 Colorado Politics: Candidates for General Assemby amass $9.8M from expenditure committees

October 23, 2020 Colorado Times Recorder: Like Trump, Boebert & Others Who've Supported QAnon in CO Have Yet to Denounce It

October 21, 2020 Colorado Times Recorder: FACT CHECK: Lynn Gerber Says She Isn't “a QAnon” But She's Promoted the Conspiracy Theory

October 13, 2020 Colorado Politics: VOTER GUIDE 2020 | Colorado Senate District 19: Lynn Gerber and Rachel Zenzinger

October 12, 2020 Colorado Politics: VOTER GUIDE 2020 | Tight Senate races could tip the balance of power

October 12, 2020 Denver Business Journal: What's at stake for business in Colorado's state Senate races

October 8, 2020 Denver Post: Colorado State Senate District 19 candidate Q&A: The race features Republican Lynn Gerber and Democrat Rachel Zenzinger

September 29, 2020 Patch: Candidate Profile: Rachel Zenzinger, Senate District 19

September 23, 2020 Colorado Sun: Colorado state workers ordered to take unpaid furlough amid state budget shortfall

September 21, 2020 Colorado Sun: Republicans are trailing Democrats across Colorado. They hope to gain ground with their ground game.

September 19, 2020 Colorado Politics: Latest revenue forecast shows economic recovery happening slowly, and worries about resurgence of COVID-19

September 16, 2020 Colorado Politics: Lawmakers receive awards from advocacy group against 'lawsuit abuse

September 10, 2020 Colorado Politics: Campaign finance, part three: the candidates for the statehouse

September 9, 2020 EIN Presswire: $4.8 Million Utility Assistance Program Launches

September 9, 2020 Colorado Politics: Campaign finance spending shows one statehouse candidate getting hit hard early on by negative ads

August 14, 2020 Colorado Politics: State scholarship program announces $7.5 million for 2020-21 fiscal year

August 13, 2020 Pagosa Daily Post: COSI Announces $7.5 Million in Postsecondary Scholarship Grants

August 12, 2020 The Colorado Sun: 5 new insights into Gov. Jared Polis’ coronavirus response and how COVID-19 is affecting Colorado

August 12, 2020 The Colorado Sun: Democrats poised to hold power in the Colorado Senate as Republicans put on the defensive

August 11, 2020 Patch.com: Jeffco Schools Foundation, CU Boulder Announce Scholarships

August 10, 2020 CU Boulder Today: CU Boulder, Jeffco Schools Foundation announce scholarships

August 6, 2020 Colorado Politics: Noonan | GOP losing ground, district by district

August 3, 2020 National Public Radio: Colorado Says It Needs More Federal Aid To Survive Financial Effects Of COVID-19

July 29, 2020 Parker Chronicle: Colorado rent, mortgage assistance program launched

July 24, 2020 Pagosa Daily Post: Colorado 'Property Owner Preservation Program' to Provide Rental Assistance

July 22, 2020 Denver Business Journal: Colorado Chamber reveals legislative endorsements — and some are unexpected

July 19, 2020 Montrose Daily Press: Rental assistance fund to help Coloradans affected by pandemic

July 18, 2020 Colorado Politics: Governor announces Colorado program to help with rent and mortgage payments

July 15, 2020 Colorado Politics: Polis signs bills on college admissions testing, work experience credits

June 30, 2020 Lakewood Sentinel: Letters to the Editor Prioritize kids

June 23, 2020 Denver Business Journal: Polis signs budget bill, asks Colorado business leaders to back Gallagher Amendment repeal

June 19, 2020 Pagosa Springs Sun: Bills passed as legislative sessions winds down

June 18, 2020 The Colorado Sun: Colorado lawmakers made billions in cuts to finish the budget. Now Gov. Polis may need to make even more

June 16, 2020 The Denver Business Journal: Here are the business bills that died quietly at the end of Colorado's chaotic legislative session

June 11 2020 Ark Valley Voice: Critical COVID-19 relief legislation moves forward

June 11, 2020 Channel 9 News: Gov. Polis' executive order limiting evictions about to expire, state legislators seeking to help renters

June 11, 2020 Colorado Politics: School Finance Act picks up one lonely Republican vote in state Senate

June 8, 2020 Pagosa Daily Post: Colorado Senate Passes FY20-21 Long Bill

June 8, 2020 The Colorado Sun: Amid budget crunch, Colorado nets much-needed windfall for road projects with strong debt sale

June 8, 2020 Colorado Public Radio: Students Of Color And The Vulnerable Await Fallout Of Colorado’s Coronavirus-Induced School Budget Cuts

June 6, 2020 Colorado Politics: Senate finishes 2020-21 budget, House begins work on school finance

June 4, 2020 Colorado Politics: House approves 2020-21 budget, heads to state Senate

June 3, 2020 Colorado Politics: Colorado Senate passes state employee unionization bill

June 1, 2020 Westword: Takeout Liquor Sales Are Still On — and Could Continue Much Longer

May 28, 2020 Colorado Politics: Senate Judiciary kills bills — except one sponsored by leadership

May 24, 2020 Boulder Daily Camera: Colorado lawmakers could cut K-12 education spending 15% to fill hole left by coronavirus

May 24, 2020 Patch.com: Colorado Schools Will See Almost $1 Billion In New Federal Dollars

May 21, 2020 Colorado Springs Gazette: JBC: Education facing massive hit, layoffs to cover $3.3B shortfall

May 19, 2020 Colorado Public Radio: Would An Emergency Tax Work In Colorado? Progressives Want To Try

May 16, 2020 Colorado Politics: Cuts to transportation highlight budget committee's Friday

May 14, 2020 Colorado Politics: Joint Budget Committee Democrats: We can't cut our way out of the shortfall

May 13, 2020 Colorado Independent: The coronavirus crippled Colorado's state budget. Here's what you should know

May 10, 2020 Colorado Politics: Joint Budget Committee, in rare Saturday session, cuts about $90 million from Human Services

May 8, 2020 Colorado Politics: JBC takes big budget cuts out of higher education while protecting K-12

May 6, 2020 Colorado Politics: Joint Budget Committee work session: Day Two wasn't kind to state employees

April 30, 2020 Colorado Public Radio: Lawmakers Will Soon Start The Grim Work Of Cutting Colorado's Coronavirus Wounded Budget

April 30, 2020 Yahoo Finance: Over $1.1 Million in Micro-Grants Aids Colorado Governments

April 28, 2020 Colorado Politics: Colorado schools, universities could see major budget cuts amid coronavirus downturn

April 8, 2020 Colorado Politics: Colorado AG says price gouging won't be tolerated

April 4, 2020 The Fiscal Times: States Prepare for Coronavirus Fiscal Storm

April 2, 2020 Colorado Times Recorder: Colorado State Senators Hold Virtual Town Halls to Answer Questions About COVID-19

April 2, 2020 Colorado Politics: Chambers, economic developers want investment in Colorado infrastructure

April 2, 2020 Bloomberg Tax: Extended Tax Deadlines Make Balancing State Budgets Tricky

March 18, 2020 The Colorado Sun: Colorado activated the National Guard to help with coronavirus. The lowest rank makes just $1.67 an hour

March 9, 2020 The Colorado Sun: Thousands of Colorado workers already earn college credit for their time on the job. But even thousands more could

February 29, 2020 Colorado Politics: CAPITOL M | From the "It was nice while it lasted or something" file

February 24, 2020 Inside EVs: Op-Ed: What's The Problem With The Traditional Auto Dealership Model?

February 14, 2020 Colorado Springs Independent: Colorado bill would close 'loophole' allowing sex offenders to skip treatment

February 14, 2020 Colorado Politics: Apprenticeships can give today's students a leg up — and lawmakers are poised to help

February 13, 2020 The Denver Business Journal: Colorado construction-defects reform advocates fight what they see as attacks on 2 fronts

February 1, 2020 Journal Advocate: Bill to raise National Guard pay sails through committee, Senate

January 29, 2020 Colorado Springs Gazette: Senate Democrats differ over paid family leave for state employees

January 28, 2020 Colorado Politics: House offers memorial to former Speaker of the House Ruben Valdez

January 21, 2020 Pagosa Daily Post: Senate Democrats Announce 2020 Legislation

January 16, 2020 Complete Colorado: For the second year, a check engine light bill seeks to ease emissions inspections

January 10, 2020 Colorado Politics: LEGISLATURE 2020 | Order of pandemonium is restored under the gold dome

January 9, 2020 Colorado Politics: NOONAN | United Dems meet a divided GOP under the Dome

January 8, 2020 Colorado Politics: State officials react to closure of Cheyenne Mountain prison

2019 Legislative Session

December 18, 2019 Colorado Public Radio: Lawmakers To RTD: Shape Up Or We'll Restructure You

December 11, 2019 Pagosa Daily Post: Colorado Announces ‘Educator Loan Forgiveness’ Program

November 16, 2019 Colorado Springs Gazette: Gov. Jared Polis presents budget request to Joint Budget Committee

November 14, 2019 The Denver Post: Governor to budget writers: Colorado can keep tuition flat, but only with tradeoffs

November 5, 2019 Colorado Politics: State lawmakers approve work experience for college credit, endorse $20 million higher ed pilot

October 31, 2019 The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel: Contention over school funding formula

October 31, 2019 The Durgano Herald: Mesa Verde National Park license plates now available

October 29, 2019 The Colorado Sun: Lawmakers are finally setting out to retool Colorado’s school funding formula. They’ll have to reach a consensus on these questions first

October 26, 2019 The Know: Mesa Verde National Park License Plate Available Now

October 23, 2019 Business Times of Western Colorado: West Slope officials win economic development awards

October 16, 2019 Colorado Politics: Colorado state Sen. Zenzinger named 'legislator of the year' by eco-devo group

September 26, 2019 The Colorado Sun: The Democratic agenda came with a big price tag. Now Colorado budget writers worry about paying the bill

September 24, 2019 CCJL: CCJL announces 'Common Sense' legislator award recipients for 2019

September 20, 2019 The Denver Business Journal: Denver pushes minimum-wage hike a year earlier than legislators expected

August 3, 2019 The Colorado Springs Gazette: Election measures among 207 new laws taking effect today

July 30, 2019 The Colorado Sun: Colorado is spending record sums on transportation. But state highways are getting less

July 22, 2019 The Denver Post: Zenzinger: Republicans got caught trying to break the law; now their apologists spin it as moral injustice

July 8, 2019 Montrose Daily Press: A very pleasant surprise

June 28, 2019 Colorado Sun: Colorado lawmakers are trying again to unravel a complicated school finance knot

June 24, 2019 Summit Daily News: ”Colorado treats marijuana taxes like “a piggy bank.” But now top lawmakers want to limit spending

June 18, 2019 Colorado Politics: Zenzinger named top lawmaker by alliance of developmental disabilities

June 13, 2019 Colorado Sun: Where does Colorado’s marijuana tax money go? The state made a flow chart to answer the $1 billion question

June 4, 2019 Vail Daily News: Rankin: My two bills worth

June 1, 2019 Southeast Express: The 2019 session: Service, safety, constituent security

May 23, 2019 The Villager: Senate passes bill to support low-income seniors

May 16, 2019 Denver Post: Guest Commentary: Lawmakers delayed asking voters for more transportation funding so CDOT can learn what Coloradans really need

May 15, 2019 Pagosa Daily Post: OPINION: Two Important Colorado Laws

May 11, 2019 Aspen Public Radio: Transportation Advocates Give Legislative Session Mixed Reviews

May 11, 2019 Craig Daily Press: Editorial: Never again

May 10, 2019 S&P Global Platts: Uncertainty still surrounds Colorado producers following oil, gas overhaul bill

May 9, 2019 Lakewood Sentinel: New laws affect voting in Jeffco

May 8, 2019 Craig Daily Press: Colorado's sexting bill signed into law

May 7, 2019 Ballotpedia: Colorado legislature moves transportation bond issue to 2020, leaving TABOR refund issue alone

May 7, 2019 The Ark Valley Voice: Senate Passes HB19-1228, increasing Colorado Affordable Housing Tax Credit

May 6, 2019 Colorado Sun: 8 pivotal moments that defined the 2019 legislative session in Colorado

May 5, 2019 Westword: How Colorado Hemp and Marijuana Bills Fared in 2019

May 3, 2019 Colorado Sun: Jared Polis' plan to ask voters for nicotine tax overwhelmingly rejected by Colorado Senate

May 3, 2019 Arvada Press: Letter to the editor: Educator loan forgiveness

May 3, 2019 Denver Post: Colorado lawmakers put $2.3 billion transportation ballot measure on ice as they press to end TABOR refunds instead

May 3, 2019 Chalkbeat: With loan forgiveness and stipends, Colorado lawmakers hope to lure teachers to rural districts

May 1, 2019 Colorado Politics: Bill to delay transportation funding ballot measure wins Colorado Senate approval

April 29, 2019 Prime Time News: Colorado'S Citizen Legislature – May 2019

April 27, 2019 The Colorado Sun: Colorado lawmakers plan to remove $2.3 billion transportation question from ballot, delay it to 2020

April 27, 2019 The Ark Valley Voice: Bill to increase public school funding unanimously passes Senate floor

April 26, 2019 Denver Business Journal: Colorado veering toward once again putting competing road-funding initiatives on November ballot

April 25, 2019 Pagosa Daily Post: Bill to Increase Public School Financing Unanimously Passes Senate Floor

April 25, 2019 Fox31 Denver: There's 7 days left in the Colorado legislative session but 300 bills to go: Read them all here

April 25, 2019 Arvada Daily Press: Letter to the editor: Bold action now

April 25, 2019 Chalkbeat: Students with special needs get boost in Colorado school finance bill

April 22, 2019 Greeley Tribune: Gov. Polis signs bill requiring name-based background checks

April 21, 2019 Chalkbeat: Weekly wrap-up: Colorado school finance picture is still coming into focus

April 19, 2019 Boulder Daily Camera: Alec Garnett and Mark K. Shriver: Colorado can make history with full-day kindergarten

April 16, 2019 Pueblo Chieftain: Community Schools advocates praise new Colorado law

April 13, 2019 Pagosa Daily Post: Joint Budget Committee Finalizes Bipartisan Colorado State Budget

April 10, 2019 Colorado Springs Gazette: Colorado's sex-education bill may fall victim to lack of funding

April 9, 2019 Grand Junction Daily Sentinel: Bill tries to close sex-predator dodge

April 7, 2019 Colorado Springs Gazette: Colorado General Assembly looks to add to military license plates

March 28, 2019 The Denver Post: Colorado Senate strikes deal for extra $100 million for transportation

March 26, 2019 The Colorado Independent: 'Tough trade-offs' ahead as Democrats draft state budget

March 21, 2019 Pagosa Daily Post: OPINION: Education Bills at the Legislature

March 20, 2019 The Denver Post: Full-day kindergarten mostly funded — for now — in win for Gov. Jared Polis

March 16, 2019 Craig Daily Press: Colorado's HB19-1030 sexting bill passes another House committee

March 12, 2019 The Colorado Sun: Chaos and conflict brewing at the Colorado Capitol as Democrats push a big agenda and the GOP resists

March 8, 2019 Colorado Politics: NOONAN | Democrats at Capitol are advancing their agenda in unison

March 6, 2019 Vail Daily News: Proposed state bill targets campaign dark money hotly debated in local races

February 28, 2019 Westminster Window: Of bailouts and engine lights

February 16, 2019 Complete Colorado: Check engine light alone won't flunk emissions test if legislation passes

February 12, 2019 Colorado Springs Gazette: EDITORIAL: Polis wages relentless crusade for five year olds

February 12, 2019 The Colorado Sun: Jared Polis is taking a hands-on approach to the legislature. And not all lawmakers are happy

February 6, 2019 The Colorado Springs Gazette: Campaign-ad disclosures would tighten under Colorado Senate bill

February 6, 2019 The Colorado Sun: Democrats want more disclosure of campaign advertising, but dark money remains an issue

February 1, 2019 Grand Junction Daily Sentinel: Senate will debate loan forgiveness for rural teachers

February 1, 2019 Arvada Press: Letter to the editor: SD-19 in good hands

January 26, 2019 Durango Herald: Looking back: Movement to address health care costs and teacher shortages in Legislature’s third week

January 26, 2019 Colorado Independent: Negotiations poised to resume as Denver teachers plead with district to raise pay

January 12, 2019 Fort Morgan Times: Gov. Jared Polis wants full-day kindergarten by fall, he says in first State of the State

January 10, 2019 Chalkbeat: Colorado Gov. Jared Polis pushes ‘free kindergarten now’ in opening address

January 23, 2019 Arvada Press: Zenzinger, Titone give legislative preview

January 21, 2019 Grand Junction Sentinel: Dems try to limit bill to help only foster children

January 19, 2019 KUNC: Lawmakers Start Weighing Bills At State Capitol

January 18, 2019 Journal Advocate: Kindergarten funding plan meets JBC resistance

January 16, 2019 Denver Business Journal: Polis seeking more money for oil-and-gas regulators — but not for transportation infrastructure

January 16, 2019 Colorado Springs Gazette: Polis offers sneak peek at proposed Colorado budget, including full-day kindergarten plan

January 15, 2019 The Colorado Sun: Jared Polis makes budget request, the new governor’s massive wish list, drilling setbacks and more headlines

January 8, 2019 Journal Advocate: JBC plan would change school funding distribution

January 8, 2019 Colorado Springs Gazette: What first 10 bills in each chamber tell us about the 2019 Colorado General Assembly

January 6, 2018 Craig Daily Press: Colorado legislators plan to overhaul education funding system critics say disproportionately benefits wealthy districts

January 6, 2019 Chalkbeat: Here's a look at the first education bills to hit the floor in Colorado

January 4, 2019 Hoodline: 4 events to check out in Denver this week

2018 Legislative Session

December 21, 2018 Westminster Window: Legislators plan busy 2019; Chamber breakfast-goers hear local candidates thoughts

December 15, 2018 Golden Transcript: Jefferson County politicians named to legislative committees

December 4, 2018 Grand Junction Daily Sentinel: New Junction site serves West Slope vets, families

November 15, 2018 Colorado Springs Gazette: Colorado transportation funding faces winding road ahead

November 10, 2018 Denver Business Journal: Colorado legislative leadership choices leave unclear path for energy, workplace bills

November 9, 2018 Durango Herald: Colorado House Dems tap Becker as speaker; Senate Dems choose Garcia as president

November 8, 2018 Denver Business Journal: Democrats recapture Colorado Senate, now hold complete power at Capitol

September 21, 2018 Pagosa Daily Post: State Lawmakers Urge Congress to Reauthorize Conservation Fund

May 29, 2018 The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel: Guv to sign bills for energy office, school construction

May 19, 2018 Freight Waves: Colorado joins growing movement to train truckers in human trafficking

May 5, 2018 La Voz Nueva: SCFD celebrates 30 years with Colorado lawmakers at Capitol

May 1, 2018 Denver Business Journal: Democrats propose scrapping bonding for transportation improvements

April 25, 2018 Grand Junction Daily Sentinel: Bill gives pot money to schools

April 19, 2018 Go By Truck News: Colorado CDL Applicants Will Now Need To Take A Human Trafficking Course

April 18, 2018 Lakewood Sentinel: Bill named for Arvada girl signed into law

April 17, 2018 The Trucker: New Colorado law will requires truckers to take trafficking training

April 16, 2018 Northglenn Sentinel: Teachers protest funding gap, some PERA changes at Capitol

April 14, 2018 Heavy Trucking: Colorado Law Requires Human Trafficking Education for Truckers

April 13, 2018 The Denver Post: Colorado truckers will now have to complete a human trafficking awareness course to get a commercial driver’s license

April 13, 2018 Trucking Info: Colorado Law Requires Human Trafficking Education for Truckers

April 11, 2018 Construction Equipment Guide: Colorado Transportation Funding Bill Advances

April 10, 2018 Colorado Politics: Appointments bill sparks heated debate in Colorado Senate

April 9, 2018 Colorado Politics: Church and state divide GOP, Democratic Colorado lawmakers

April 9, 2018 Denver Business Journal: Business groups team up to urge increase in transportation funding

April 9, 2018 Littleton Independent: Schools, road funds see gains as budget advances

April 8, 2018 Lone Tree Voice: Schools, road funds see gains as budget advances

April 5, 2018 Denver Business Journal: Colorado Senate, House in staredown over how to spend $500M in new transportation funding

April 5, 2018 The Business Journals: Colorado Senate restores film incentives in next year's budget

April 3, 2018 Colorado Politics: Colorado Concern has a radio message for lawmakers: fix roads

April 1, 2018 Ft. Morgan Times: Colorado Legislature: House-approved 2018-19 budget bill headed to Senate

March 30, 2018 Denver Business Journal: Colorado House moves majority of proposed new road funding to cities, counties, transit

March 28, 2018 Colorado Politics: Colorado transportation funding bill clears Senate, House eyes backup plan

March 28, 2018 Colorado Chamber of Commerce Capitol Report: Senate Unanimously Approves Bipartisan Transportation Funding Bill

March 26, 2018 The Denver Post: New details suggest Cambridge Analytica played bigger role in helping Colorado Republicans win in 2014

March 24, 2018 Ft. Morgan Times: Flush with cash and ready to spend it

March 24, 2018 KUNC: Capitol Conversation: Transportation Funding

March 22, 2018 The Denverite: Colorado Senate advances bill for $3.5 billion of roads and bridges

March 22, 2018 The Denver Business Journal: Highway bonding plan gets bipartisan support — for 2019 ballot

March 22, 2018 Colorado Independent: Senate Dems back transportation bill that lets voters decide how they want to pay for backlog of projects

March 22, 2018 Colorado Public Radio: Colorado Senate Hits On A Compromise In The Search For Road Money

March 22, 2018 The News Tribune: Colorado bill on transportation funding advances

March 21, 2018 The Denver Post: Democrats reach dramatic compromise on Republican lawmakers’ proposal to fund billions in fixes for Colorado’s roads

March 21, 2018 Denver Business Journal: Legislative discussion of road-funding tax and bonding heats up

March 21, 2018 Colorado Politics: Colorado Senate amendment would push transportation tax vote to 2019

March 21, 2018 The Denver Post: Colorado lawmakers scrambling to find last-minute transportation funding deal as Senate barrels toward a vote

March 20, 2018 Arvada Press: Advocates, lawmakers back efforts to bolster education funding

March 16, 2018 The Denver Post: Sexual harassment allegations against GOP lawmaker infiltrate contentious Senate debate on transportation policy

March 11, 2018 ColoradoPols: It’s Official: The “Reed Awards” Are a Bad Joke

March 2, 2018 Denver Business Journal: Charity booze auctions, formerly illegal, get OK from Hickenlooper

March 1, 2018 YourHub Denver Post: State Senator organizes meeting to advance school-funding efforts

February 27, 2018 Chalkbeat Colorado: Capitol Report: Is $7 million a 'rounding error' when it comes to school funding?

February 23, 2018 Chalkbeat Colorado: What does it mean to be a community school? This Colorado bill would define it – and promote it

February 21, 2018 Little Things: Girl Who Can't Feel Pain Can't See Only Doctor Who Can Treat Her Til State Senate Changes Law

February 18, 2018 Montrose Daily Press: Keeping Schools Safe

February 14, 2018 The Denver Post: Tax cuts, bump stocks and abortion restrictions: The bills that never had a chance at the Colorado legislature

February 12, 2018 ColoradoPols: URGENT: Protect civil rights in Colorado (and other ways to fight back for the week of February 12)

February 3, 2018 Fence Post: Colorado General Assembly: A list of senate bills that impact ag and rural areas

February 3, 2018 Streetsblog Denver: Denver Loses an Advocate as Transit Alliance Closes Its Doors

February 3, 2018 Colorado Politics: Bipartisan bill with momentum would speed college transfers’ pace to graduation

January 30, 2018 Colorado Public Radio: Republicans Want Roads, Bridges Fixed And Expanded With No Other Detours

January 29, 2018 Denver Business Journal: Charities that auction booze-filled gift baskets may soon no longer be law-breakers

January 23, 2018 Denver Business Journal: Transportation debate breaks down along partisan lines in Colorado Legislature

January 10, 2018 Denver Business Journal: Colorado Legislature 2018: 1st-day bills tackle road funding, paid leave, oil and gas regulations

January 6, 2018 Arvada Press: Traffic, housing costs, retirement funds take spotlight

January 4, 2018 Chalkbeat Colorado: Five takeaways from Chalkbeat’s legislative preview discussion with lawmakers

January 4, 2018 Denverite: Will Colorado lawmakers rekindle the bipartisan spirit to take on these education issues?

January 2, 2018 Canyon Courier: 2017: The Year in Review

2017 Legislative Session

October 19, 2017 Chalkbeat: Jeffco school board incumbents raise big money, challengers falling behind

October 5, 2017 Click Lancashire Independent News: Colorado Legislature at odds as tax fix special session opens

October 4, 2017 Denver Post: Special session ends abruptly after Republican state senators reject second of two bills to fix Colorado pot-tax error

May 22, 2017 Arvada Press: Governor signs two bills into law at Foster Elementary. Both measures allow students to get special seals on their diplomas

May 22, 2017 Arvada Press: Lawmaker Rachel Zenzinger looks back at 2017 session. State senator from Arvada notes success on hospital provider fee

May 17, 2017 Denver Post: Longtime Arvada resident is Business and Professional Women of Colorado’s 2017 Woman of the Year

May 9, 2017 Denver Business Journal: Bonding-focused transportation bill stalls in Colorado Legislature

May 4, 2017 Chalkbeat: Two Colorado educators spent months crafting a piece of legislation. Now it’s about to become state law

May 1, 2017 KUNC: Colorado Lawmaker Accused Of Trying To 'Hijack' His Own School Finance Bill

May 1, 2017 Colorado Politics: Zenzinger demonstrates skill at sports and raising foodie kids in latest 'Behind the Politics' podcast - Colorado Politics

April 29, 2017 Idaho State Journal: Discipline in the classroom: Incident at Pocatello school raises questions on how far teachers can go

April 28, 2017 Durango Herald: Amendment to school finance act leads to squabble

April 28, 2017 Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel: Transportation funding proposal veers into ditch: Senate Republicans reject idea of letting voters decide on sales tax

April 27, 2017 KRDO: State Senate hits dead end for funding Colorado roads

April 27, 2017 The Colorado Independent: A bill to close a dark-money loophole dies in Colorado

April 26, 2017 Colorado Politics: Campaign finance reform measures die in Colorado legislature

April 26, 2017 Colorado Springs Gazette: Campaign finance reform measures die in Colorado legislature

April 13, 2017 The Colorado Independent: In Colorado, lawmakers clash over a dark money loophole

April 13, 2017 The Denver Business Journal: Measure to clear up urban-renewal uncertainties advances in Colorado Legislature

April 13, 2017 Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry: Transportation Funding Bill Awaits Critical, Second Senate Committee Hearing

April 3, 2017 Telemundo: Colorado reconocerá a estudiantes bilingües

March 31, 2017 Colorado Politics: New business-backed law rewards bilingual Colorado students

February 15, 2017 Chalkbeat: Charter school funding bill clears Senate Education Committee

February 16, 2017 Colorado Springs Gazette: Student data safeguards rejected in Colorado Senate committee

February 22, 2017 Arvada Press: Language bill may get bipartisan stamp of approval. Zenzinger-sponsored bill likely to be signed into law

January 5, 2017 Denver Business Journal: Colorado legislative leaders want cooperation, but plan details remain divergent

December 27, 2016 Denverite: Outside groups spent millions to influence the outcome of Colorado legislative races

December 23, 2016 Arvada Press: Jeffco’s state legislators look forward to 2017 session

December 13, 2016 Colorado Politics: Got an extra $100k you don't need? Run for the state legislature!

November 10, 2016 The Republic: The Latest: Glenn congratulates Bennet on Senate re-election

November 9, 2016 Aurora Sentinel: The Latest: Woods concedes in hard-fought Senate rematch

November 9, 2016 Jeffco Transcript: Election 2016: Jefferson County; Latest race results here

November 4, 2016 Colorado Independent: DA consortium on Zenzinger fortune cookies: No crime here

October 26, 2016 Denver Post: False claims against Colo. Senate candidate Rachel Zenzinger

October 26, 2016 Huffington Post: A Look at the Beef in Colorado's Most Important Election Race

October 25, 2016 The Denver Channel 7: Colorado voters received fortune cookies in the mail as part of a political attack ad

October 25, 2016 The Colorado Independent: Opposition group still spreading lies about China trip Zenzinger never took

October 21, 2016 Arvada Press: Q&A with Rachel Zenzinger: Democrat, State Senate District 19

October 20, 2016 The Denver Channel 7: Group uses debunked claim that Senate candidate Zenzinger voted to use public money for China

October 19, 2016 Colorado Public Radio: Colorado's House Is Safely Democratic, So Senate Races Like Woods-Zenzinger Will Decide Control

October 6, 2016 Colorado Independent: Mysterious dark-money fliers target highly contested Colorado House and Senate races

September 22, 2016 Fox 31 Denver: Arvada Senate race may be the most important contest you're not following this election

September 8, 2016 Colorado Independent: Zenzinger v. Woods state Senate race heats up

July 5, 2016 The Denver Channel 7: Fact-Check: Did state Senate candidate Rachel Zenzinger vote to take taxpayer-funded China junket? Truth: Zenzinger voted against taxpayer funding

August 19, 2015 North Denver News: #Zenzinger seeks rematch against Laura Woods

August 18, 2015 Denver Post: Woods faces likely rematch against Zenzinger for key Senate seat

2014 Legislative Session

March 20, 2014 Arvada Press: Everybody benefits when we invest in teachers