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Economic ripple effects of COVID-19 could deal an $800 million blow...

The speedy spread of COVID-19 has slowed Colorado's economy, state economists say.  In December, Colorado was projected to collect an extra $832.5 million in revenue...

Wiretap: It’s almost as if Congress doesn’t want you to know...

It’s no secret that the tax bill was rushed through Congress from the start to this week’s expected finish. The Senate passed its version...

Homebrew: Widow compensated for husband’s oil-patch death

Don't inhale The widow of Jim Freemeyer was awarded full workman's compensation benefits for his death on a Weld County oil patch last year. He's...

Ken Buck to lead campaign against marijuana legalization

Ken Buck is back, and he has his work cut out for him. Larimer County District Attorney Ken Buck will spearhead the campaign against legalization of marijuana. Buck, a Republican, ran for the U.S. Senate in 2010, losing to appointed incumbent Michael Bennet.

Studies show HIV medications used as preventive measure can fight infections

HIV researchers on Wednesday announced that two new studies on the use of anti-retroviral medications as a preventative measure in those not infected with the virus that causes AIDS have proven effective in heterosexuals.

In new guide, CDC says gay, bisexual men should be tested...

On the 30th anniversary of the first American publication to note a strange new disease in previously healthy gay men, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta has issued a new guidance on how often gay, bisexual or men who have sex with men should be tested for HIV.