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New Colorado law prohibits use of sex assault victims’ clothing or hairstyle as proof of consent

Defendants in Colorado sexual assault cases soon will be prohibited from using what a victim was wearing or a victim's hairstyle as evidence of consent.…
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2024-04-24 23:56
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Colorado debt collectors would have to disclose who the debtor owes under proposed bill

House Bill 1380, which passed the state House on Wednesday, would require a debt collector to disclose who initially held the debt, and would only allow the collector to sue…
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2024-04-20 14:00

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Colorado governor signs “for-cause” eviction protections into law. Here’s what they’ll do.

Gov. Jared Polis signed "for-cause" eviction protections into law Friday, making Colorado the sixth U.S. state to enact the policy that's aimed at blunting displacement of vulnerable tenants.…
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2024-04-19 22:24

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Colorado lawmakers defeat supervised-drug use sites bill for third time in a year

Colorado lawmakers have again rejected a bill that would have allowed supervised drug-use sites to open in willing cities -- the third time in a year legislators have killed the…
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2024-04-19 18:31

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Northglenn neighbors up in arms about planned mental health facility that could house sex offenders

The city will host a community meeting on the proposal at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the recreation center at 1 East Memorial Parkway. It is expected to be well-attended.…
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2024-04-02 14:00
March 2024

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Gun-free zones, more money for higher education and renter protections this week in the Colorado legislature

A proposal to limit where people can carry firearms in Colorado, openly or with concealed carry permits, was narrowed substantially Wednesday as sponsors fought to win a key committee vote…
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2024-03-30 13:00

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Plans to convert 255-room hotel into homeless facility spark concern in Aurora, Denver neighborhoods

The Aurora City Council approved the purchase of the 255-room hotel at 15500 E. 40th Ave. near Denver International Airport in January for what’s being dubbed the Aurora Regional Navigation…
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2024-03-30 13:00

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Next year’s state budget, gun restrictions and Front Range trains under debate in Colorado legislature this week

The Colorado legislature this week will take on one of its only mandated actions -- and by far its costliest: The state's budget.…
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2024-03-25 20:24

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Is Colorado’s elections chief too political? Jena Griswold fights criticism of Trump-focused partisanship.

It is no secret that Jena Griswold, Colorado's secretary of state since 2019, has a major problem with former President Donald Trump. While she's channeling popular sentiment in the state,…
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2024-03-25 13:00

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IVF access, protections are broader in Colorado, despite Alabama embryo ruling

Colorado has protected abortion and increased access for in vitro fertilization, but some women and abortion advocates fear the impact of a recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling.…
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2024-03-25 13:00

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How Wyatts Towing allegedly circumvented Colorado’s new towing law — and why legislators are pushing for further reform

Amid heavy lobbying from one of Colorado's most powerful industry groups, lawmakers have watered down the meat of a proposed bill, which would have forced property owners to pay for…
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2024-03-25 13:00

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Colorado poised to ban cities’ limits on how many people can live together

Colorado lawmakers are poised to ban occupancy limits in cities and towns across the state, clearing the way for more roommates to live together as part of Democrats' push to…
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2024-03-23 13:00

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NY AG Letitia James lays groundwork to seize Trump assets ahead of looming fraud penalty deadline

The former president has until Monday to secure the eye-popping sum in a court-controlled account and stave off the AG going after his assets as his appeal continues.…
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2024-03-22 20:21

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Number of migrants in Denver’s shelters dips below 1,000 for first time in 6 months

Sarah Plastino, Denver’s recently hired newcomer program manager, called the dip in numbers a “turning point for the city” during a lull in seasonal migration patterns, which could ramp up…
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2024-03-22 13:00

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Venture capital fund sues Denver, alleging funds for disadvantaged businesses cut off

A Denver-based equity venture capital fund investing in minority and women-owned firms has sued the City and County of Denver, alleging the city violated their contract by cutting off funding…
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2024-03-21 17:13

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After big projects divided north Denver neighborhoods, federal money will pay for street, pedestrian crossings

The recent award of nearly $36 million in a federal grant for projects in Globeville and Elyria-Swansea -- Denver neighborhoods long divided by highways, railroad tracks and the South Platte…
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2024-03-21 13:00

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U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse wins prominent post in House Democratic leadership

Colorado’s U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse was elected Wednesday by his colleagues to serve as the assistant Democratic leader in the House.…
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2024-03-20 20:42

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Colorado lawmakers’ ban on so-called assault weapons is finally advancing after hitting a roadblock last year

After a marathon committee hearing, Colorado Democrats' bill to ban the sale of semi-automatic rifles and other so-called assault weapons cleared its first hurdle early Wednesday morning and now is…
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2024-03-20 20:03

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Why Colorado’s push for more high-density housing near transit irks cities — even some that allow it

Colorado cities are ready for a legal fight if necessary to stop a state push aimed at overhauling local housing density rules and allowing more tightly packed development along train…
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2024-03-20 18:13

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Colorado lawmakers begin marathon debate on bill to ban sale of assault weapons

Colorado legislators are set for a marathon committee hearing Tuesday about whether to ban the sale and transfer of a range of semi-automatic firearms here, a bill that's likely to…
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2024-03-19 17:53

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As Colorado and other states target disavowed “excited delirium” diagnosis, police groups push back

Following a pivotal year in the movement to discard the term “excited delirium,” momentum is building in Colorado and several other states to ban the discredited medical diagnosis from death…
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2024-03-19 15:03

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Denver City Council greenlights city raising up to $115M to buy Denver Post, Embassy Suites buildings

Four council members voted against the Denver Post building purchase financing on Monday with Shontel Lewis calling the deal a "terrible use of tax dollars."…
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2024-03-19 13:00

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Assault weapons ban, single-stair development, air-quality bills in the Colorado legislature this week

After a week disrupted by the snowpocalypse, the Capitol is back on track this week, and it's kicking off the latter half of March with what will almost certainly be…
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2024-03-18 19:14

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Judge finds sexual assault claim against Colorado lawmaker “incredible,” casting doubt on allegations

A Denver judge has cast doubt on public sexual assault allegations made for more than a year against state Rep. Leslie Herod, ruling in a protection order case that the…
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2024-03-18 14:00

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Colorado’s popular free school meals program faces a $50 million shortfall, jeopardizing local food grants

Colorado’s new voter-approved universal free school meals program is already tens of millions of dollars short, jeopardizing some of the auxiliary programs tied to the ballot measure as lawmakers scramble…
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2024-03-17 13:00

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Gov. Jared Polis signs bill exempting lawmakers from parts of open-meetings law

Colorado lawmakers are now exempt from parts of the state's open-meetings law after Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill that legalizes longstanding practices challenged by transparency advocates.…
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2024-03-13 21:11

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U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert blasts Ken Buck’s resignation, says she will skip special election to focus on primary race

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert will not seek the Republican nomination for the special election to replace resigning Congressman Ken Buck, she said Wednesday -- putting her focus on winning the…
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2024-03-13 17:58

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Bill making it easier to repair cellphone, electronic devices passes Colorado House

Coloradans would have an easier time repairing cellphones and other personal electronic devices under a bill passed by the state House on Tuesday, the latest in a slew of "right-to-repair"…
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2024-03-13 13:00

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