Tag: impeachment
-
Progressive Democrats in Colorado confront their leaders; Northglenn seeks ethics probe against Faith Winter; Polis signs ‘uncertified’ potatoes bill | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is May 2, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: In tense meeting, Colorado Democrats criticize caucus leaders over bills, social media attacks Progressive House Democrats didn’t wait until the last day of the session, as they did last year, to accuse their caucus leaders of slow-walking their priority legislation and coddling Republicans…
-
Colorado lawmakers eye revamp of TABOR refund process; panel advances bill dealing with contested books in public libraries; Sheena Kadi resigns from treasurer’s office | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is May 1, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Compromise plan revamps TABOR refund process, cuts sales and income tax rates A bipartisan quartet of state lawmakers is planning a revamp of the refund process under Colorado’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights that includes reducing both the income tax and sales tax rates…
-
Jared Polis signs $40.6B budget; property tax commission recommends tax revenue cap; Mike Johnston called ‘fascist’ at pro-Palestinian protest | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is April 30, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Gov. Jared Polis signs $40.6 billion state budget containing $2 billion more in spending Gov. Jared Polis on Monday signed the state’s $40.6 billion budget for the next fiscal year, which includes $2 billion more in spending. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:11095963150525286,size:[0, 0],id:”ld-2426-4417″});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src=”//cdn2.lockerdomecdn.com/_js/ajs.js”;j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,”script”,”ld-ajs”); Those increases are…
-
Yearling, heifer killed by wolves in Grand County; John Eastman asked to explain why he shouldn’t be removed as attorney in Colorado lawsuit; tents are back at Auraria Campus | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is April 29, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Is Colorado’s local government sector functional or dysfunctional? | ANALYSIS While much of the attention is focused on politics and governance at the state Capitol, the bulk of decisions that directly affect people’s daily lives often come out of the local city council,…
-
Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy Auraria campus; small businesses worry about AI bill; lawmakers to consider towing industry bill | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is April 26, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy Auraria campus in Denver, demand divestment More than 200 hundred protesters — many of them students — occupied the Auraria campus on Thursday night to make several demands, notably divestment from corporations that operate in Israel. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:11095963150525286,size:[0, 0],id:”ld-2426-4417″});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src=”//cdn2.lockerdomecdn.com/_js/ajs.js”;j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,”script”,”ld-ajs”); The…
-
Wildlife officials reject plea for ‘lethal’ wolf management; Democrat Trisha Calvarese will appear on 4th CD special election; Senate to consider towing bill | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is April 25, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Colorado Parks and Wildlife rejects pleas from ranchers to kill wolves attacking livestock In a letter Tuesday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife told ranchers no help is coming on the heels of wolves killing at least four yearlings in 72 hours last week. The…
-
Colorado Republicans say Democrats gave them list of words they can’t use in debates; wolf dies in Larimer County; lawmakers to introduce property tax bill | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is April 24, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Colorado Republicans say House Democratic leaders gave them list of words they can't say in immigration debates Colorado Republicans are accusing Democratic leaders of censorship, saying the latter have provided them with a list of words they are prohibited from using during floor…
-
Colorado law enforcement groups balk at reporting mandates; justices leaves intact $9.2 million jury award; court upholds disbarment | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is April 23, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Colorado law enforcement groups object to bill requiring officers to report colleagues' alleged misconduct House Democrats have introduced a bill they say will increase protections for law enforcement members who report the alleged misconduct of their peers, but opponents said the sponsors never…
-
Colorado lawmakers eye TABOR surplus to fund tax credits; panel rejects ‘safe injection sites’; House Democrats advance gun bills | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is April 22, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: With the state’s spending plan completed and on its way to the governor, along with funding for K-12 education, lawmakers are turning their attention in the final weeks of the legislative session to tax credits and bills totaling billions of dollars that will…
-
Following more attacks, ranchers ask Gov. Jared Polis to ‘lethally’ manage wolves; governor signs $24 million for increased immigrant student enrollment | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is April 19, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Grand County livestock growers urge Polis, wildlife officials to 'lethally' manage wolves following attacks With news that wolves have killed four more yearling cattle in Grand County in less than 72 hours, an association of ranchers is pleading with Gov. Jared Polis and…