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Colorado Legal Services Awarded Two Grants to Develop Self-Help Legal Website, Improve Administrative Processes

Independent nonprofit Legal Services Corporation announced Nov. 16 it’s awarding Colorado Legal Services two technology initiative grants.

Federal judge allows enforcement of Colorado firearm waiting-period law

A federal judge in Denver on Monday declined to block enforcement of a new Colorado law that imposes a three-day waiting period on firearm purchases.

Colorado sees antisemitic, Islamophobic incidents rise since Israel-Hamas war

Colorado has seen increased incidents of hate against both Jewish and Palestinian communities over the last month since the escalation of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Colorado Gov. Polis prioritizes K-12 education spending in budget proposal

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis wants to fully meet the state’s financial obligation for public education in the state budget next year, eliminating the so-called budget stabilization factor for the first time in over a decade.

Senior Judge, Former 4th Judicial District Chief Judge Gilbert Martinez Dies

Judge Gil Martinez, a sitting senior judge and retired district court chief Judge of the 4th Judicial District, died at the age of 72.

Colorado committee votes down overdose prevention center bill for next legislative session

A bill that would allow cities to authorize overdose prevention centers in Colorado will not move through an interim committee to get introduced in the Legislature next year.

Bridge to Justice, Colorado Legal Services to Receive Grant Funding to Address Domestic Violence...

Bridge to Justice, Colorado Legal Services and other organizations will receive grant funding for domestic violence programs.

DU Law Stars Event to be Held Nov. 10

The University of Denver Sturm College of Law's Nov. 10 Law Stars event will honor five people for their impact on the legal field.

Adults with disabilities segregated in Colorado nursing homes, federal government says in lawsuit

Adults with disabilities are segregated in Colorado nursing homes, according to allegations in lawsuit filed by the federal government.

Legal Experts Weigh in on Colorado Housing Issues

It was an interesting 2023 legislative session for housing in Colorado as the state continues to deal with a shortfall.