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Six new Colorado laws that go into effect in the new year

There are 17 laws that will go into effect in Colorado on Jan. 1. Most of them were deliberated and passed during the most recent regular legislative session, which ended in May.

Allstate to ban Spanish-language insurance sales after lawmakers pass translation requirement

A major insurer in Colorado is instructing its agents to only conduct business in English once a new law goes into effect next year.

Effects of racism, discrimination against Black Coloradans would be studied under proposed bill

A group of Colorado lawmakers wants the state to study the effects of slavery and systemic racism on Black Coloradans in order to better understand the types of policies and laws that could advance equity.

Denver lawyer announces primary challenge to state Rep. Elisabeth Epps

Two Democrats are now challenging Rep. Elisabeth Epps in the primary next year for House District 6 as lawyer Sean Camacho announced his candidacy on Wednesday.

Colorado lawmakers approve recommendation for basic jail standards

A group of Colorado lawmakers on Tuesday approved a baseline set of standards for how jails in the state should house, feed, restrain, treat and care for the people within their facilities, concluding a 17-month-long process to develop guidelines for the first time in the state’s history.

Pair of special session bills heads to governor’s desk as property tax relief nears finish line

Two bills from the Colorado Legislature’s special session on property taxes are headed to the desk of Gov. Jared Polis after weekend work, and lawmakers could wrap up work on the rest of the legislation as soon as Monday.

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 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.