Tag: Colorado Legislalture
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Colorado Democrats seek to decriminalize prostitution by July
A group of Democrats is seeking to legalize prostitution in Colorado, arguing that current penalties “endanger” consenting adults. The proposal, if enacted, would decriminalize prostitution statewide and preempt local ordinances that ban it. If signed into law, it will take effect this July, making Colorado one of two states to legalize prostitution. The other state…
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Colorado Springs lawmakers and EPA push to keep Ray Nixon Power Plant open
Lawmakers and officials for Colorado Springs Utilities announced plans Monday to push for a legislative change that would allow the utility’s coal-fire power plant to remain open for a few years beyond the current 2029 closure date. A bipartisan group of state lawmakers, including the Republican minority leaders for the House and Senate, spoke at…
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Day 2 of Colorado General Assembly 2024 special session: Live Blog
We’re tracking the Colorado General Assembly’s special session on property taxes. This week’s special session is focused on a property tax deal crafted by legislative leaders, the governor and two groups, Advance Colorado and Colorado Concern. The two groups pledged to withdraw two property tax ballot measures should the deal win approval from the General Assembly. Follow…