The legislation is a response to the growing calls for vacancy appointment reform that began in 2018 when The Colorado Sun first highlighted how many state legislative seats were secured through the vacancy process.
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Colorado’s $43.9 billion budget increases K-12 and higher education funding, but officials say it falls short
Colorado’s $43.9 billion budget increases K-12 and higher education budgets, but falls short of what officials say is needed
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The $43.9 billion Colorado budget [...]
At least 9 international student visas revoked at Colorado universities
Just days after Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that at least 300 international visas to the U.S. had been canceled, reports are surfacing that at least nine student visas in Colorado were among those revoked.
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State lawmakers want to sue over TABOR’s constitutionality
Lawmakers are in the process of approving tough cuts to keep this year's budget balanced. Some are now questioning if a constitutional amendment known as TABOR could be key to freeing up some more funding.
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The Oversimplified Guide to Colorado Rockies Opening Day
Five tips for having a ball at the Rockies’ home opener.
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Five tips for having a ball at the Rockies’ home opener.
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Everyone Loved a Colorado Prison’s VFW Post—Until a Popular YouTuber Heard About It
When the VFW opened a chapter inside northeastern Colorado’s Sterling Correctional Facility, the post was celebrated as a victory for prison reform nationwide. So why did it get canceled?
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Nearly 100 drivers cited for doing this while driving in Colorado
As of 2025, touching or holding a phone without a hands-free device while driving is banned in Colorado. Within the first few months since the law was enacted, nearly 100 drivers were cited.
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The Oversimplified Guide to Colorado Rockies Opening Day
Five tips for having a ball at the Rockies’ home opener.
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Everyone Loved a Colorado Prison’s VFW Post—Until a Popular YouTuber Heard About It
When the VFW opened a chapter inside northeastern Colorado’s Sterling Correctional Facility, the post was celebrated as a victory for prison reform nationwide. So why did it get canceled?
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NRA sues to stop ammunition, firearm excise tax approved by Colorado voters
The National Rifle Association joined a number of organizations, alongside an El Paso County resident, suing to stop a 6.5% excise tax on ammunition and firearms that's set to go into effect on April 1.
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