Colorado alcohol-sales laws are changing in August; here’s a primer
Next month, Colorado alcohol-sales law will undergo some 30 changes affecting everyone from liquor stores to distilleries to caterers. But after a final month of…
Articles by Ed Sealover
Colorado is opening professional licensing to more residents with criminal records
Beginning next month, employers could have a wider pool of licensed professionals to consider for openings, as a new state law will make it easier…
Property-tax-cut proponents accuse state officials of misinterpreting ballot language when predicting draconian cuts
Proponents and opponents are battling over a key phrase in a property-tax cut proposal that may appear on November’s ballot — one whose interpretation could…
Colorado lands coveted Tech Hub designation to boost quantum sector
Colorado leaders’ big bet to make the state a focal point for the rapidly growing quantum-computing sector has garnered its first major payout —designation as…
A look at the nine initiatives headed to the November ballot — and the 23 others that could join them
As most Colorado voters turn their attention from the congressional and legislative primaries that will come to a head Tuesday to the heated general-election races,…
Voters opt for middle ground in Democratic, Republican legislative primaries
Moderate and pragmatic candidates won big in both parties’ legislative primaries Tuesday, with Democrats appearing to oust progressive Reps. Elisabeth Epps and Tim Hernandez and…
New Colorado PFAS law will affect range of product makers come 2026
Environmental advocates this week celebrated a new law that got overshadowed by debate on air-quality regulations this past legislative session — a measure expanding the…
Colorado legislative primaries represent “turning point” for both parties due to ideological battles
After years of steady Democratic gains in the Legislature, both parties see the 2024 Colorado election as a pivotal moment for state policy — but…
Colorado budget director details $3B in potential cuts from property-tax-cut initiatives
Colorado’s budget director on Friday laid out a list of actions the state could have to take — including higher-education funding cuts that could lead…
Colorado board declares second prescription drug to be unaffordable
Colorado’s precedent-setting Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board has declared a second medication to be unaffordable, setting it up for a possible upper price limit after…