Bill would require justification for business tax breaks
Businesses in Colorado would have to justify tax breaks they receive from the state under legislation introduced in the state House. House Bill 1350, sponsored by Rep. Sal Pace, D-Pueblo, requires any...
View ArticlePueblo lawmaker says marijuana should be allowed for PTSD
A Pueblo lawmaker wants veterans suffering from post traumatic stress disorder to be able to use medical marijuana. The post Pueblo lawmaker says marijuana should be allowed for PTSD appeared first on...
View ArticleDebate on power plant bill delayed in Senate
Republican Sen. Shawn Mitchell requested the delay Monday, saying lawmakers need more time to review the bill and suggest changes. The post Debate on power plant bill delayed in Senate appeared first...
View ArticleColo. budget adds $9.4M to open new prison unit
State senators are preparing to vote on some big spending cuts this week, including a $130 million reduction for public schools. But spending will still increase in some areas within the overall $18.2...
View ArticleColo. grocery stores seek liquor sale rights
Colorado lawmakers are considering a plan that would allow a grocery store to transfer ownership of a liquor store license. The measure being considered today by the House Business Affairs and Labor...
View ArticleBudget would open new prison, end scholarships
State senators are debating next year's proposed $18.2 billion budget. The budget was up for an initial vote today. The post Budget would open new prison, end scholarships appeared first on The...
View ArticleOpinion: Budget shortfall brings out best, worst in us
With deficits swelling everywhere, local and state governments this year have been dealing with the mother of budgeting headaches. Lawmakers in Denver, having already cut education funding, among other...
View ArticleColo. pushes natural gas to cut plant emissions
A measure pushing Colorado’s largest utility toward using more natural gas to cut emissions is now law. Gov. Bill Ritter signed the bill, H.B. 1365, today in a ceremony on the Capitol’s West Steps. He...
View ArticleLawmakers consider tuition overhaul
Colorado lawmakers are considering a major overhaul of the state’s college tuition program. The Senate Education Committee on Wednesday will debate a bill that seeks to raise an additional $300 million...
View ArticleRitter signs new Colo. laws on health care
Gov. Bill Ritter has signed eight bills aimed at improving health care, including one intended to make the state’s Medicaid system more efficient. The bills signed into law Wednesday also include...
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