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Criminal Records Linger Long After A Conviction. This Bill Would Allow More People To Seal Their Records.
“This bill is about second chances” said state Rep. Mike Weissman in the House Judiciary Committee on April 20.
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Senate Committee Advances Climate Bill Opposed By Gov. Polis
Proposed law aims to strengthen enforcement of greenhouse gas targets set in 2019.
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‘A Single, Small Step': Colorado's Black Democratic Caucus Reacts To Chauvin Verdict
Rep. Leslie Herod: More work to be done on law enforcement accountability in Legislature.
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Haaland Asks For Federal Funding For Interior To Fight Climate Change, Aid Native Americans
Secretary doesn't disclose details on future location of BLM headquarters, now in Colorado.
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Colorado's Halfway Houses Receive Millions In State Funds Every Year Despite Poor Outcomes
The Office of Community Corrections was directed to establish performance-based funding standards for facilities in 2014.
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Pushback Against ‘Vaccine Passports' Puts Colleges In A Quandary
At least 33 US colleges plan to require COVID-19 shot for fall semester.
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What's Next For Colorado's Proposed 2021-22 Budget?
House amendments would add funding for county jails, child welfare.
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Small-Dollar Donations Drive Record-Shattering Fundraising In 3rd Congressional District
With national spotlight on Western Slope race, Boebert, Donovan raise a combined $1.5 million in first quarter.
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‘Anti-Immigrant' Barriers To Public Benefits, State Licenses Would Be Removed Under Bill
Gov. Polis signs bill expanding access to housing assistance for immigrants without proper documentation.
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Demands For Gun Reform Heard At Rally In Boulder
Former Senate President John Morse advocates assault weapons ban, says Gov. Polis should face primary challenge.
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Colorado Ends Statewide COVID-19 ‘Dial' Mandate, Returning Control To Local Governments
Many Denver-area counties to pursue regional approach to looser restrictions.
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Congressional Panel Splits On Regulation Of ‘Orphaned' Oil And Gas Wells
Colorado has a backlog of 239 orphaned wells.
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Gov. Polis Expects J&J Vaccine Pause To Last ‘Days, Not Weeks’
Governor stresses importance of having all three authorized vaccines in ‘arsenal’.
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Black Women More Likely To Die Due To Pregnancy-Related Issues
Federal and state legislation addresses long-standing maternal health care disparities.
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Montana Conservationist Tapped For US Bureau of Land Management
Tracy Stone-Manning has been critical of previous agency head’s leadership.
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No, The Pandemic Is Not Over Yet | Opinion
Despite surging cases, Republican leaders go rogue after Polis lifts statewide mandates.
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Colorado Climate Advocates Push Lawmakers To Prioritize All-Elect
Gas-powered heating, cooking make up 10% of Colorado’s annual greenhouse gas emissions.
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Ball Arena’s No-Bags Policy Is About Greed, Not Safety | Opinion
Rule discriminates against women, people with disabilities and people with children.
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Biden Banks On Offshore Wind To Help Curb Climate Change
More efficient turbines means offshore wind can produce more energy at lower prices.
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After 10 Hours Of Testimony On Public Option Bill, Committee Vote Delayed Till Tuesday
Amendment would loosen requirements for non-hospital providers.