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Tag: 2018 legislative session
A 2018 legislative session marked by financial challenges amid revenue surplus,...
It was a sprint finish to the 2018 legislative session; as lawmakers on the House floor played jeopardy and tossed yo-yos, others were pacing...
Guest Post: An open letter to Colorado lawmakers
NOTE: The Colorado Independent occasionally runs guest posts from government officials, local experts and concerned citizens on a variety of topics. These posts are meant to...
Tales from inside Colorado’s teacher shortage: housing for horses and recruiters...
The job fair was going well for Stephanie Polutchko and the phrase on her white name tag explained why: “high school science.”
Like other prospective...
Colorado lawmakers expand program that puts an end to “lunch shaming”
This story was updated on May 9 to indicated that the bill passed both the House and the Senate.
Fabiola Flores remembers losing her lunch...
Senate transportation proposal scores win, but rough road remains ahead
Senate Republicans have work to do if they hope to move their latest proposal to fund big-ticket projects like the widening of Interstate 25 through...
Lawmakers race to secure federal broadband money
This story was updated Wednesday afternoon to reflect a vote by the House.
The Colorado House Wednesday passed a bill aimed at securing as much...
Colorado Energy Office revamp clears first hurdle
Senate Republicans have renewed efforts to promote Colorado’s energy sector by making changes to the Colorado Energy Office, and this time, they are finding...
Colorado Legislature 2018: Shortfalls in a time of plenty
When lawmakers drive to Denver next week to convene the 2018 legislative session, they will see about a dozen cranes across the city’s skyline,...