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Faced with classrooms of distracted teens, many Colorado schools adopted new rules this year: Cell phones must be put away or they'll be taken away.

Democrats at the Capitol defied Gov. Jared Polis and took steps to push back against the Trump administration. A big slate of gun bills passed. Lawmakers tried to clear hurdles halting sex assault investigations.

How a bill about illegal activity on social media turned into a faceoff between lawmakers and Gov. Jared Polis.

The state legislature hasn't reversed a governor's veto in more than a decade. The close call may serve as a warning to Gov. Jared Polis that his control over legislation is waning.

Gov. Jared Polis' second veto of this year's legislative session was expected, but it sets up a potential fight with lawmakers concerned about illegal content aimed at minors.

Backers want platforms to have to take action when users engage in illegal activity, but Gov. Jared Polis has serious concerns about the policy.

Are you hunting for a new job? There's one other thing besides your resume that you might want to give some attention to: your social media accounts. A CU researcher says your posts on Facebook, X, and BlueSky can influence whether hiring managers return your call. He shares what he's learned on today’s In the NoCo.

In November, CU Boulder Professor Jed Brubaker launched a student-run, pro bono tech support service for the dead, dying and their family members.

When someone dies, their social media accounts can become a powerful online memorial after they’re gone. But managing those accounts can also become a hassle for grieving loved ones. A new clinic at the University of Colorado Boulder helps people manage their “digital legacies.”

Are you hunting for a new job? If so, one thing you might want to give some attention to: your social media accounts. A CU researcher says the things you post on Facebook, X, and BlueSky can influence whether hiring managers return your call.