Colorado Legislature

Leaving an abusive partner is often extremely difficult, and dangerous. But research shows that when police ask the right questions, it can get a bit easier.

Paddling groups want to float. Others want to wade. Landowners want the status quo. And lawmakers seemingly don’t want to get wet in a water fight.

For the 120-day session, legislators are paid $40,000 and a per diem. Most hold normal jobs when they’re not at the State Capitol.

The new bill would create a fund to offset the costs of major disasters.

The problem stems from a provision in Proposition 123 that was supposed to hold local governments accountable for increasing the supply of affordable housing.

It’s not often state lawmakers rush to give some of their power away to local officials. But when it comes to loud events, they could do just that.

It comes after a verdict found platforms like Facebook and YouTube are liable for its teen users' mental health and addiction.

Medicaid took the brunt of the final reductions, include a reimbursement rate cut for providers and a cap on Cover All Coloradans, which provides health care to immigrants who are children or pregnant.

Kim Bimestefer’s resignation comes as the state Medicaid program has dealt with billing mistakes and scrutiny over past spending.

A resolution that may be “wishful thinking” calls attention to water priorities for the Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute tribes.