Colorado seeks more regulation of Suncor refinery to reduce pollution
When an orange burst of flames shot hundreds of feet from a flare at Suncor Energy’s Commerce City…
Colorado PERA may reduce bonuses after some staff double their income
The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association plans to recommend changes this fall to its incentive pay policies, which…
Colorado PERA staff made huge bonuses as retiree pensions shrank
In 2022, the Colorado state pension fund had its worst year since the Great Recession, losing $9.8 billion.…
Colorado governor sets personal veto record in rejecting bills limiting credit card swipe fees, helping firefighters who get cancer
Gov. Jared Polis vetoed three bills Wednesday, including one that would have prohibited credit card companies from imposing…
Colorado lawmakers ready deep review of Medicaid after errors, cuts
Frustrated with prior management of Medicaid and bracing for more near-term cuts, Colorado lawmakers plan to do a…
Colorado House debate focuses scrutiny on major cuts in state budget
The Colorado House’s initial debates over the state’s proposed budget have put anguished focus on the areas hardest…
Colorado’s state budget shortfall grows to more than $1.5 billion, forcing legislature to make much deeper cuts
The gap between how much money the Colorado legislature has to allocate this year and the cost of…
Providing health care to immigrants who are children or pregnant is costing Colorado 611% more than expected
Providing health care to children and pregnant people who would qualify for Medicaid if not for their immigration…
Proposed Colorado bill looks to regulate compounded GLP-1 medications
DENVER — Colorado state lawmakers are debating regulations about compounded GLP-1 medications. Senate Bill 26-066 is designed to…
Colorado looks to cut medical education funding to patch budget hole
When Dr. Ben Hughes arrived in Colorado in 2009 for his medical residency — a multiyear training period…
Former Broncos running back pushing for more mental health support for athletes
DENVER — With the Super Bowl in the rear-view mirror, the NFL offseason is here and players are…
Economic woes are major concern for young adults now offering solutions
DENVER — Tight finances are forcing more young adults to move back in with their parents. One in…