/capitol-coverage »ĘąÚÍřÖ· is a member of Capitol Coverage, a collaborative public policy reporting project, providing news and analysis to communities across Colorado for more than a decade. Fifteen public radio stations participate in Capitol Coverage from throughout Colorado. en-US Copyright »ĘąÚÍřÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:18:22 GMT /news/2025-03-24/trump-demands-purposefully-distorted-portrait-be-removed-from-colorado-state-capitol President Trump posted on social media to call for a portrait of himself hanging in the State Capitol to be removed. In his post, he suggests the painting was placed there by the "radical left." Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:18:22 GMT /news/2025-03-24/trump-demands-purposefully-distorted-portrait-be-removed-from-colorado-state-capitol Alex Murphy, Lucas Brady Woods /news/2025-03-18/retro-license-plates-are-a-windfall-for-people-with-disabilities-now-lawmakers-are-eyeing-that-money Colorado's popular black plates are bringing in big bucks for people with disabilities. But that money could get swept up in the scramble to balance the budget. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:29:17 GMT /news/2025-03-18/retro-license-plates-are-a-windfall-for-people-with-disabilities-now-lawmakers-are-eyeing-that-money Bente Birkeland /news/2025-02-20/how-colorado-lawmakers-and-the-governor-want-to-incentivize-the-construction-of-affordable-condos House Bill 1272 would rewrite the so-called construction defect liability rules for condos sold for up to $1.2 million. The measure’s sponsors are hoping to find a sweet spot where everyone is a little unhappy. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:55:03 GMT /news/2025-02-20/how-colorado-lawmakers-and-the-governor-want-to-incentivize-the-construction-of-affordable-condos Jesse Paul, Brian Eason, The Colorado Sun /news/2024-11-15/denver-state-sen-chris-hansen-is-resigning-to-take-a-new-job-after-winning-reelection-last-week State Sen. Chris Hansen announced this week he is resigning to take a job in the private sector, even though he won reelection just last week. For him, it’s about paying for his kids’ college education, but it also means the next state senator from Denver will be chosen by a committee rather than by the voters. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 23:26:24 GMT /news/2024-11-15/denver-state-sen-chris-hansen-is-resigning-to-take-a-new-job-after-winning-reelection-last-week Lucas Brady Woods /news/2024-08-23/new-proposal-from-democrats-could-derail-carefully-laid-plans-for-next-weeks-special-session Lawmakers convene on Monday for the second special legislative session on property taxes in less than a year, with an already-established deal in place. Now, some Democratic lawmakers plan to introduce a constitutional amendment to give local communities control over property taxes. Republicans are calling it a “dealbreaker.” Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:00:13 GMT /news/2024-08-23/new-proposal-from-democrats-could-derail-carefully-laid-plans-for-next-weeks-special-session Lucas Brady Woods /news/2024-08-06/tuition-help-and-brain-data-protections-are-among-hundreds-of-state-laws-taking-effect-wednesday More than 200 new state laws take effect this week. Most of them won’t affect everyday Coloradans, but some could have big impacts on low-income college students, wearable technology users, law enforcement officers, and alpine wildlife. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 21:21:27 GMT /news/2024-08-06/tuition-help-and-brain-data-protections-are-among-hundreds-of-state-laws-taking-effect-wednesday Lucas Brady Woods /news/2024-07-03/greg-lopez-lays-out-priorities-for-brief-term-as-colorados-newest-congressman Greg Lopez won the special election last week to fill the remainder of former Congressman Ken Buck’s term representing Colorado’s Fourth Congressional District. He wants to prioritize immigration, economic and water policy, and supports a full, national ban on abortion. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 20:29:47 GMT /news/2024-07-03/greg-lopez-lays-out-priorities-for-brief-term-as-colorados-newest-congressman /news/2024-06-25/lauren-boebert-gabe-evans-decisively-win-northern-colorado-congressional-primaries The Associated Press called Northern Colorado’s Fourth and Eighth Congressional District Republican primaries for Lauren Boebert and Gabe Evans within minutes of polls closing. Winners were also called in the Third and Fifth Congressional Districts. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:06:09 GMT /news/2024-06-25/lauren-boebert-gabe-evans-decisively-win-northern-colorado-congressional-primaries Lucas Brady Woods /news/2024-06-11/gov-polis-signed-519-bills-into-law-this-year-the-most-in-over-a-decade Friday was the last day Gov. Polis could sign bills passed by the legislature this year. Polis completed the most annual bill-signings in more than a decade, but also faced significant backlash for his vetoes. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 20:48:22 GMT /news/2024-06-11/gov-polis-signed-519-bills-into-law-this-year-the-most-in-over-a-decade Lucas Brady Woods /news/2024-05-10/grand-compromises-and-democratic-victories-mark-end-of-2024-legislative-session Colorado’s 2024 lawmaking term ended with notable civility in comparison to the tense final days of last year’s session. This year, lawmakers came together to pass flagship legislation on property taxes, education funding, housing and gun control. Fri, 10 May 2024 17:13:57 GMT /news/2024-05-10/grand-compromises-and-democratic-victories-mark-end-of-2024-legislative-session Lucas Brady Woods