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‘You shouldn’t have to pay your deductible twice’ — Lawmakers search for solutions after insurance implosion
A Democratic bill means people wouldn’t lose progress on their deductibles if their health insurer goes out of business midyear.
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Unaffiliated voters won’t be blocked from open primaries in Colorado this June, judge rules
The Colorado Republican Party had attempted to block those voters.
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Should churches and others be held accountable for past sex abuse? Colorado voters may decide
A proposed change to the state constitution would allow lawsuits for abuse dating back decades.
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Colorado could spend $18 million — and use a controversial legal power — to get ADUs built
Under a proposed bill, dozens of Colorado cities would have to allow the construction of auxiliary dwelling units (ADUs) – known as “granny flats.”
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Colorado could pay $3,000 to thousands of people leaving prison — if they stick to the program
Prison officials oppose the idea, arguing it would duplicate other efforts and is tailored so only one nonprofit could administer the program.
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Sodium nitrite ‘influencers’ are encouraging self-harm. Now, Colorado is considering cracking down
Influencers on social media have been pushing the dangerous chemical, and kids are dying.
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Colorado renters could stay after lease expiration under ‘for cause’ eviction proposal
Landlords would no longer have the power to cancel month-to-month leases at their discretion.
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Under pressure from his colleagues, GOP Rep. Mike Lynch steps down as minority leader
Lynch failed to inform his caucus when he arrested for driving drunk weeks before being elected to his leadership post.
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If it’s AI, is it art?
This question has sparked a contentious debate among artists and critics alike.
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With the special session done, Colorado’s next tax debate is already starting
Colorado’s special legislative session took four days to finish and affected hundreds of millions of dollars of taxes — but only for next year.
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Colorado’s special session on property taxes delivered bigger benefits for low-income families
The package of new laws will deliver about $430 million of tax cuts for homeowners across the state.
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How did property taxes become a political emergency in Colorado? 40 years of history and one wild market
Colorado homeowners were shielded from property tax spikes for decades. That’s changing — and the debate’s about to get a lot more intense.
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Colorado could expand low-income tax credit while shrinking TABOR refunds
The expanded credit could send hundreds of extra dollars to eligible households.
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On first day of special session, Democrats and Republicans offer dueling property tax plans
Special session starts with partisan divisions over what to do about Colorado’s rising property tax bills.
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Business group opens new front in Colorado property tax war
It will ask voters to rewrite the rules for property taxes in the state constitution.
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What Colorado lawmakers could do in their special session on property taxes (and more)
Property tax relief, low income tax credits and flat TABOR refunds are on the agenda, to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars.