Tag: local government
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Colorado lawmakers propose security overhaul after rise in political attacks nationwide
Colorado legislators unveiled a 60‑page bill that would expand protections for elected officials, staff, and judicial employees, responding to a string of high‑profile attacks nationwide and growing safety concerns inside courthouses and the state Capitol. Part of their effort is to shield widely consumed information, such as candidates’ disclosure statements, from public view, a move…
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Colorado Springs mayor offers to work with LETAC board members as commission ends
After six years, Colorado Springs has eliminated the Law Enforcement Transparency and Advisory Commission. The City Council unanimously voted Tuesday a second time to dissolve the commission, which was established in 2020 to provide a way for the public to make recommendations around police oversight and public interactions. The required second vote followed the council’s…
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Boebert challenger Eileen Laubacher, Republican Gabe Evans lead Colorado’s quarterly House fundraising
The Democrat challenging U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert in Colorado’s most solidly Republican congressional district again posted the state’s biggest fundraising numbers for the most recent quarter, while Republican U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans, who is defending the state’s lone toss-up seat, posted the highest receipts among Colorado’s GOP candidates. Federal fundraising reports covering the year’s first…
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Colorado Democratic bill would allow lawsuits against federal officials, drawing warnings from local critics
Colorado Democrats are considering a bill that would let people sue federal, state, and local officials for alleged constitutional violations — a change supporters say would check government power but critics warn could trigger a surge of lawsuits against public employees. Senate Bill 176 would allow individuals who have been subjected to a “deprivation of…
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Colorado sees surge in new business filings, but economy still faces major risks
New business filings in Colorado grew in the first quarter of the year, despite several concerning economic trends across the state, according to a new report released Monday. There were nearly 55,000 new businesses registered in the state during the first three months of the year, up 12.3% year-over-year, the report from the University of…
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Ex‑Bronco Montee Ball backs push at Colorado Capitol for stronger concussion protocols
Amid rising worries about the long‑term effects of head injuries in youth sports, a Colorado committee began reviewing legislation that would tighten concussion protocols and expand mental health awareness among coaches. Senate Bill 060 would require youth sports coaches to complete training on the mental health impacts of concussions. It would also require them to…
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Colorado Springs ends police transparency group; some demand a stronger oversight body
Tuesday marked the beginning of the end of the police advisory group Colorado Springs set up in 2020. There was little indication that the city will follow some public demands to create a stronger oversight group in its place. The Colorado Springs City Council voted unanimously to dissolve the Law Enforcement Transparency and Advisory Commission…
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Colorado budget plan seeks to keep $306 million by canceling TABOR refunds
Tucked deep within the hundreds of pages of the proposed $46.8 billion 2026–27 state budget is a line item showing $306.1 million in savings — achieved by canceling Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights refunds. Gov. Jared Polis has recommended withholding TABOR refunds in both 2026–27 and 2027–28. His budget proposal says the state accidentally overpaid $306.1…
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Exit of corporate HQs cited in Colorado Chamber Foundation report
Amid worries that Colorado has lost its edge in competing for businesses, the Colorado Chamber Foundation has issued a report tracking companies that are relocating out of state. “While Colorado has significant strengths as a state, we are also becoming increasingly vulnerable in our competitiveness and are seeing a slow burn of companies looking elsewhere…
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Six finalists announced for vacant Colorado Springs City Council seat
Colorado Springs announced the six finalists Wednesday who could be appointed to the vacant seat on the Colorado Springs City Council. The finalists to fill the council seat representing District 2 are Polly Cambron, Cindy Carter, Kenneth Casey, Anita Miller, Shawn Murray and Daniel Spohn. The appointment will be made during a special council meeting…