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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...

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...

Colorado House of Representatives expels Rep. Steve Lebsock in historic vote...

The Colorado House of Representatives voted on Friday to remove embattled Rep. Steve Lebsock from office over allegations of sexual harassment, a historic move...

Political strong-arming, or just a simple mistake? You decide

Updated at 3:40 p.m. to add statement from Rep. Daneya Esgar of Pueblo on her vote. For the past 15 days, House Democrats have held...

House Democrats approve bill telling Trump administration to back off on...

The House Judiciary Committee gave its blessing Thursday night to a bill that would prohibit state or local governments from cooperating with the federal...

Colorado outlaws rain barrels. Can the ban be lifted?

Put a bucket under your downspout and collect rain running off your roof to water your garden. You’re an outlaw in Colorado. Critics have lambasted...