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Colorado officials continue push against proposal to shift National Guard authority from governors
Members of Colorado’s congressional delegation led a bipartisan letter opposing a U.S. Air Force proposal that would shift authority over space units of the Air National Guard from the governor to the federal government. The proposal would assign authority over the units to Space Force. It would be included as part of the 2025 National […] The post Colorado officials continue push against proposal to shift National Guard authority from governors appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Pulitzer Board recognizes Alabama Reflector editor in commentary category
Brian Lyman, in his welcome column, launched States Newsroom’s Alabama outlet with these words: “The pain and promise of Alabama collide on Dexter Avenue, the heart of Montgomery.” The Alabama Reflector’s founding editor, he’d spent a lot of his 24-year journalism career as a reporter covering the state’s politics. And, he joked, he hadn’t penned a […] The post Pulitzer Board recognizes Alabama Reflector editor in commentary category appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Colorado lawmakers pitch a ‘permanent solution’ on property taxes as ballot fight looms
Under the threat of a multimillion-dollar ballot measure campaign backed by Colorado businesses and anonymous conservative donors, state leaders on Monday announced they had agreed to pass the second cut in as many years to the nation’s third-lowest property tax rates. “The biggest winner, of course, will be homeowners across our entire state (and) businesses […] The post Colorado lawmakers pitch a ‘permanent solution’ on property taxes as ballot fight looms appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
‘Assault weapons’ ban falters in final days of Colorado legislative session
A proposed ban on “assault weapons” in Colorado appears dead in the Legislature. A bill that would prohibit the sale, manufacture and transfer — but not possession — of assault weapons passed the state House of Representatives last month and was introduced in the Senate days later. But with the legislative session set to end […] The post ‘Assault weapons’ ban falters in final days of Colorado legislative session appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Now that Noem knows what’s in her own book, she should tell us how it got there
This commentary originally appeared in the South Dakota Searchlight. Kristi Noem owes South Dakotans an explanation for the embarrassment she’s caused herself and the state. The Republican governor has not yet told us how or why she included a false story in her forthcoming book about meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Margaret Brennan […] The post Now that Noem knows what’s in her own book, she should tell us how it got there appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Pair of affordable housing bills pass initial Colorado Senate vote
Colorado senators gave initial approval to two bills meant to boost the creation of accessory dwelling units and spur denser housing development along transit corridors. The bills are part of a multi-year effort by Democrats in the Legislature to address an affordable housing shortage in the state. House Bill 24-1152, which has already passed the […] The post Pair of affordable housing bills pass initial Colorado Senate vote appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Worker Freedom Act would create fairer organizing conditions in Colorado
The Worker Freedom Act, also known as House Bill 24-1260, was recently passed the Colorado state Legislature and awaits the governor’s signature. This legislation would protect workers in the face of captive audience meetings, along with any type of meeting that involves listening to an employer’s political or religious beliefs. I know from personal experience […] The post Worker Freedom Act would create fairer organizing conditions in Colorado appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Colorado Newsline wins 7 awards in Society of Professional Journalists contest
Colorado Newsline took home seven awards during a Society of Professional Journalists Colorado Pro Chapter reception at the Denver Press Club on Saturday. The chapter’s 2024 Top of the Rockies journalism contest included more than 1,900 entries from more than 80 news outlets and 30 freelancers from Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah. “The competition […] The post Colorado Newsline wins 7 awards in Society of Professional Journalists contest appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Colorado Senate passes oil and gas compromise package
Democrats in the Colorado Senate on Saturday approved a pair of bills levying a new fee on oil and gas production and tweaking pollution laws, sending the compromise package negotiated by industry and environmental groups to the House with just a few days remaining in the 2024 legislative session. Senate Bills 24-229 and 24-230 were […] The post Colorado Senate passes oil and gas compromise package appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Parking minimums would be eased in some Colorado communities under Senate-passed bill
A bill to ease minimum parking requirements mostly along the Front Range cleared the Colorado Senate on Saturday after sponsors narrowed the number of areas where requirements would be eliminated. House Bill 24-1304 passed on a 19-15 vote. Democratic Sens. Rachel Zenzinger of Arvada, Jeff Bridges of Greenwood Village, Chris Kolker of Centennial and Joann […] The post Parking minimums would be eased in some Colorado communities under Senate-passed bill appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
We asked, ‘what matters to you in this election?’ Here’s a bit of what we’ve heard so far
One month ago, newsrooms across the state launched an ambitious project: invite the people of Colorado to tell us what they want politicians to talk about in this election, and use their answers to help guide the stories we tell. So far, more than 3,100 people from around the state have responded to that call […] The post We asked, ‘what matters to you in this election?’ Here’s a bit of what we’ve heard so far appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Whistleblower protection bill fails after last-minute attempt to create interim working group
A Colorado bill that would have added protections for law enforcement whistleblowers died Friday on the House floor. House Bill 24-1460 was rejected in a 31-33 vote after sponsors offered two third-reading amendments to create a working group to discuss what further law enforcement retaliation and whistleblower protections are needed. The amendments took all previous […] The post Whistleblower protection bill fails after last-minute attempt to create interim working group appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Biden awards ally Clyburn, longtime No. 3 U.S. House Dem, highest civilian honor
WASHINGTON — Longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. James Clyburn received the Presidential Medal of Freedom Friday from President Joe Biden, the leader whose presidential campaign Clyburn, a South Carolina native, re-energized in 2020. Clyburn, the former House majority whip who has represented South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District since 1993, was awarded the highest civilian honor in […] The post Biden awards ally Clyburn, longtime No. 3 U.S. House Dem, highest civilian honor appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Plummeting balance in federal crime victims fund sparks alarm among states, advocates
WASHINGTON — States and local organizations that aid victims of sexual assault and other crimes are raising the alarm about a multi-year plunge in funds, a major problem they say Congress must fix soon or programs will be forced to set up wait lists or turn victims away altogether. Affected are rape crisis centers, domestic […] The post Plummeting balance in federal crime victims fund sparks alarm among states, advocates appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Unintended consequences at the Legislature demand collaboration among leaders and advocates
While it aimed to safeguard young users’ online experience, Senate Bill 24-158 introduced an alarming level of government surveillance. The bill was laid over on May 1, at the sponsor’s request, for further stakeholding in the interim. While this legislation was well-intentioned, we fear the new concerns regarding users’ data privacy, particularly for users from […] The post Unintended consequences at the Legislature demand collaboration among leaders and advocates appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
‘The Colorado way’ or a ‘backroom deal’? Democrats advance oil-for-transit fee, pollution rules
Colorado Democrats are moving quickly to pass a last-minute package of compromise air quality legislation with support from environmental groups and large oil and gas companies — but not everyone is happy with what some on either side of the issue called a “backroom deal.” Senate Bills 24-229 and 24-230 both advanced out of their […] The post ‘The Colorado way’ or a ‘backroom deal’? Democrats advance oil-for-transit fee, pollution rules appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Biden administration to issue rule expanding DACA health care access
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will publish a final rule Friday that will allow about 100,000 uninsured people in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to enroll in state-run or private health insurance plans provided under the Affordable Care Act, administration officials said. The new rule from the U.S. Department of Health and Human […] The post Biden administration to issue rule expanding DACA health care access appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Stripped down law enforcement whistleblower protections bill passes preliminary Colorado House vote
The Colorado House after tense floor debate Thursday gave preliminary approval to a new version of a bill that would add protections for law enforcement whistleblowers. The original House Bill 24-1460 would have required that law enforcement agencies investigate allegations of misconduct made against their officers and prohibited retaliation against an officer who files a […] The post Stripped down law enforcement whistleblower protections bill passes preliminary Colorado House vote appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
TABOR refunds would become income tax cuts under Colorado bill
Colorado’s income tax rate could get cut in years that the state’s revenue exceeds a constitutional limit under a bipartisan bill lawmakers are considering during the last week of the state legislative session. The bill considers a Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights refund mechanism that would reduce the state’s sales tax if the surplus exceeds $1.5 […] The post TABOR refunds would become income tax cuts under Colorado bill appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
U.S. Senate Dems Smith, Markey to push warehouse worker safety bill
WASHINGTON — Two Democratic U.S. senators announced Thursday they plan to introduce a piece of legislation that would require large companies to disclose quota practices to workers and prevent those quotas from interfering with a worker’s health. “The Warehouse Worker Protection Act would put an end to the most dangerous quotas that plague warehouses,” Democratic […] The post U.S. Senate Dems Smith, Markey to push warehouse worker safety bill appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
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