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Polis’ final State of the State: Broad calls, plus specifics on housing, workforce

Gov. Jared Polis offered his final State of the State Address Thursday, calling for legislators to make additional progress on clean energy, workforce development and…

Polis’ final State of the State: Broad calls, plus specifics on housing, workforce

First-day bills seek to expand price-gouging prohibitions, incentivize data centers

On opening day, Democrat and Republican legislators call for affordability — with different paths to that goal

Bipartisan bill seeks to extend emissions-reduction deadlines for public utilities

Jan. 12 “Colorado Chamber Office Hours” with House Minority Leader Jarvis Caldwell

Ballot initiative proposes to separate Pinnacol Assurance from state control — without using fees to balance budget

Jan. 9 Colorado Inside Out: Legislative preview, minimum-wage laws

2026 Colorado Legislative Preview: A tale of affordability, regulations and regulatory reform

Democrats will reintroduce bill to do away with second unionization vote