Two days after the University of Denver men’s hockey team made history, the City Council enshrined portions of the University Park neighborhood that was built around that school as the city’s latest historic district. In this case, university leadership was less thrilled. The administration sent a letter to the city opposing the establishment of the … Read more
For the first time in Colorado history, House Democrats passed a bill Sunday to ban the sale, purchase and transfer of so-called “assault weapons” in the state, setting the measure on a collision course with the state Senate. House Bill 1292 passed on a 35-27 vote, two votes past the threshold needed to pass. All … Read more
A Colorado House committee killed Republicans’ quixotic bid to impeach Secretary of State Jena Griswold after an hours-long hearing Tuesday, dismissing allegations that Griswold should be removed for agreeing with efforts to keep Donald Trump off of the ballot because of his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. The House Judiciary Committee voted 8-3 … Read more
Denver’s police chief, fire chief, sheriff and public safety director will continue to serve as part of Mayor Mike Johnston’s administration after the City Council unanimously approved their reappointments on Monday. Ron Thomas will remain the chief of the Denver Police Department, a role he was first appointed to by Johnston’s predecessor, Michael Hancock, in … Read more
A bill in the Colorado legislature would allow stiffer penalties for EpiPen and insulin manufacturers who refuse to sell their products under the state’s price caps, which one generic drugmaker is challenging in court. Over the last three years, Colorado set limits on out-of-pocket costs for insulin and epinephrine auto-injectors. So far, insulin makers largely … Read more
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert underwent surgery for a blood clot after being admitted to a Loveland hospital with severe leg swelling Monday afternoon, campaign officials announced Tuesday night. Boebert, 37, was admitted to UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland with severe swelling in her upper left leg Monday afternoon, campaign officials said in … Read more
Colorado lawmakers hope to improve the state courts’ long-troubled competency system by creating a program aimed at moving mentally ill criminal defendants out of courtrooms and into mental health care. The sweeping diversion program would create a pathway for thousands of people who are charged with mid- to low-level crimes to receive mental health care … Read more
The Denver City Council on Tuesday approved a new law requiring restaurants that sell combo meals for children to list only milk, water or milk substitutes like almond milk as the default drink options in those meals. Sweet beverages like soda, juice and flavored milk can still be provided by request, but by July 1, … Read more
Update, March 26: The for-cause evictions bill passed the Senate on Tuesday. Democrats in the Colorado Senate fought off a challenge from within their own party Monday and advanced a bill that would increase displacement protections for tenants — clearing that hurdle nearly a year after the legislative death of a similar proposal. The bill … Read more
The Denver City Council on Monday approved two bills that will allow the city to raise up to $115 million to buy a downtown office building formerly occupied by The Denver Post and a hotel in the southeastern part of the city that is now being used as a homeless shelter. The council previously signed … Read more
