Briefs

U.S. Supreme Court Announces a Code of Conduct Nov. 13

The U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 13 published a code of conduct for justices and members of the court.

Gov. Polis Appoints Judge Pax Moultrie, Grant Sullivan to the Colorado Court of Appeals

Gov. Polis appointed Judge Pax Moultrie and Grant Sullivan to the Colorado Court of Appeals, effective Jan. 1, 2024.

Gov. Polis Calls a Special Legislative Session Nov. 17

Ahead of the special session of the 74th General Assembly, Gov. Polis urged lawmakers to provide property tax relief to Coloradans.

Colorado voters decisively reject property tax measure backed by Democrats

A proposal backed by Colorado Democrats to cut property tax rates while allowing the state to retain more excess tax revenue in the long term appeared to be decisively rejected by voters on Tuesday.

Voters pass Proposition II, boosting Colorado’s universal preschool program with tobacco tax revenues

Colorado voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure that will allow the state to retain excess revenue from taxes on tobacco and nicotine products to support its new universal preschool program.

Disbarred Denver Attorney Sentenced to Three Years in Prison

Denver DA Beth McCann announced disbarred attorney Steven Bachar was sentenced to three years in prison Nov. 6.

Rep. Ken Buck not seeking reelection next year

Colorado Rep. Ken Buck, a Windsor Republican, will not seek a sixth term in Congress next year, he announced on Wednesday.

Gov. Polis Appoints Jon Olafson to the 2nd Judicial District Court

Gov. Polis appointed Jon Olafson to the 2nd Judicial District Court to replace retiring Judge Shelley Gilman, effective Dec. 1.

AG Weiser Joins Coalition Defending Gun Safety Laws

AG Weiser joins 18 other attorneys general in an amicus brief defending a large-capacity magazine gun safety law in the District of Columbia.

14th Judicial District Court Judgeship Applicants Announced

Five people have applied for nomination to the office of district judge for the 14th Judicial District.