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Southern Ute Indian Tribe sues Colorado governor, gaming division over sports betting rollout

The lawsuit asks the court to consider the legality of the Tribe’s sportsbook and an injunction requiring the state to stop interfering with tribal sports betting.

Mishandled bodies, mixed-up remains prompt tougher funeral home regulations

The incidents, which led to criminal charges, sparked public outrage and traumatized families already coping with grief. But they also highlighted the state’s lax regulation of the funeral industry.
An elevated view of the Gunnison River carving its path through the cliffs of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

Native American Leaders Want to See Protection of Their Senior Water Rights

Native American leaders at the Getches-Wilkinson Center Conference on the Colorado River expressed a desire to be a part of the 2026 negotiation process, but also want to ensure that their senior water rights are respected.
John Walsh, the victor in Denver’s District Attorney primary, stands outside in a blue suit jacket with an American flag and trees with fall leaves behind him.

John Walsh Wins Denver DA Primary, Other Races Set for November

John Walsh was in the minority of District Attorney candidates across the state who had to run in a contested primary.

Denver DA Candidates Discuss Their Experience, Visions for the Office

The debate between the two candidates comes a week before election day, when the new Denver DA will be decided.

Colorado Judge Orders Nearly $275,000 Sanction Against Stryker Corporation and Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Stryker Corporation and Seyfarth Shaw LLP were ordered to pay nearly $275,000 in one of the largest sanctions in recent Colorado history.

62 Pass Colorado’s First LLP Exam

Roughly 84 people applied to take Colorado’s first LLP exam in April and 62 passed out of 70 who took the test, an 89% pass rate.
An elevated view of the rock formations of Zion National Park over the Virgin River running through the park.

Distance Remains on Colorado River Basin Water Sharing Deal

Representatives from the Colorado River Basin states agreed cuts were needed, but not on how they should be done.

Judge rules Colorado’s preschool program violated schools’ First Amendment religion rights

A federal judge ruled that Colorado’s universal preschool program violated two Catholic preschools’ First Amendment rights when they were denied entry into the program.
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E-Verify+ Coming Soon But Employers May Hesitate to Use the New System

While the new E-Verify+ streamlines the employment verification process, the system may not be a good fit for all employers.