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Analyst: Redirecting tax expenditures could help Colorado achieve equity goals

Analyst: Redirecting tax expenditures could help Colorado achieve equity goals

The state auditor's office found many tax expenditures that are not creating jobs or growing the economy, and don't benefit most taxpayers.
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Millions more for Colorado K-12 schools? Lawmakers seek court opinion first

Millions more for Colorado K-12 schools? Lawmakers seek court opinion first

On Friday, after giving initial approval to a bill to phase in higher local tax rates over 19 years, senators took the unusual step of sending what’s called an interrogatory seeking the opinion of the state’s highest court.
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‘People want to be done with the pandemic’: Colorado COVID restriction fatigue is setting in

‘People want to be done with the pandemic’: Colorado COVID restriction fatigue is setting in

Colorado is still weeks away from broad community protection from COVID-19, but with case counts, hospitalizations and infection rates now flat or down after a fall and winter surge, there is growing public pushback being directed at the remaining restrictions .
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Colorado moving to relax mask mandate, capacity limits

Colorado moving to relax mask mandate, capacity limits

The proposal announced Friday would allow local authorities and "private entities" in the counties with the lowest coronavirus infection rates to determine whether or not masks would be required.
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Over half of Coloradans now eligible for COVID vaccine but appointments hard to come by

Over half of Coloradans now eligible for COVID vaccine but appointments hard to come by

New phase makes another 2.5 million eligible as weekly dose allocation reaches 264,000 doses
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Colorado’s laws historically have favored landlords over tenants. A bill at the Capitol could balance the scales

Colorado’s laws historically have favored landlords over tenants. A bill at the Capitol could balance the scales

Proposed legislation would limit rental late fees, extend grace periods for paying back-owed rent and strengthen the rights of tenants facing eviction.
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Colorado forecast: More to spend on uneven COVID-19 recovery

Colorado forecast: More to spend on uneven COVID-19 recovery

"Our economy is improving faster than expected, but it's clear that not everyone is sharing in the recovery," said Democratic House Majority Leader Daneya Esgar. "This dramatic disparity is extremely troubling (and) highlights the critical importance of providing aid to the hardest-hit Coloradans."
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Lawmakers unveil public-run health insurance bill

Lawmakers unveil public-run health insurance bill

The legislation would ask private insurance companies to reduce their premium rates for individual plans by 20% of what they are now by the end of 2024. If they don't meet that target, a nonprofit state-administered plan that sets price limits would kick in.
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Women's wage gap linked to retirement insecurity

Women's wage gap linked to retirement insecurity

Jennifer Norr, president of the Women in Pensions Network, said women more often work part-time jobs than men, making them less likely to have a retirement plan through the workplace. Women also are more likely than men to leave the workforce to care for children or other family members, which Norr said impacts their ability to save for retirement.
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‘Vaccine passports’ that show you’re inoculated are on the way

‘Vaccine passports’ that show you’re inoculated are on the way

Colorado bill would prohibit discrimination against people based on vaccine status
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