Tag:SARA WILSON

Colorado Legislature could meet in special session to consider more property tax relief

A bipartisan property tax commission at the Colorado Legislature heard details Monday of a proposed legislative deal that could be considered during a possible special session.

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.

Research into Colorado’s Indian boarding school history to continue under new law

Colorado will continue its research into the history and legacy of boarding schools in the state where Native American children were forcibly sent in order to sever ties with their culture and assimilate to the government’s standard.

Legislative leaders praise bipartisanship, consensus building after Colorado legislative session

Colorado legislative leaders characterized the recently ended session as a “breakthrough” four months that laid crucial policy groundwork for transformation of the state’s housing, transportation and environmental situations.

TABOR refunds would become income tax cuts under Colorado bill

Colorado’s income tax rate could get cut in years that the state’s revenue exceeds a constitutional limit under a bipartisan bill lawmakers are considering during the last week of the state legislative session.

Colorado House approves firearm bills related to liability insurance, dealer licensure

The Colorado House of Representatives passed three firearm-related bills over the weekend, including what would be a first-in-the-nation requirement for gun owners to carry liability insurance.

Colorado House approves $40.6 billion amended state budget

The Colorado House of Representatives approved the state’s $40.6 billion budget and its accompanying bills on Monday, approaching the end of the constitutionally-required, months-long process to craft a balanced spending plan.

House committee clears bill for Colorado concealed carry training standards

A bill that would substantially rework Colorado’s concealed carry permit training made it through its first committee hearing Tuesday.