Economist Warns That ‘Heightened Dysfunction' In Congress Raises Risk Of Debt Default

WASHINGTON — They cautioned that simply because lawmakers successfully brokered deals before doesn’t mean they will be able to this year.

U.S. Senate Panel Probes How Crypto Mining Increases Energy Consumption

WASHINGTON — The so-called mining for digital assets, or cryptocurrency, consumes as much electricity as some entire nations.

Colorado's Public Utility Model Questioned In First Committee Meeting On Rising Rates

At the meeting, lawmakers looked into the forces behind increasing utility costs in the state and developing a plan to address the issue.

As COVID Protections End, Patients Classified As ‘Medically Needy' Fear New Barriers To Care

In order to receive Medicaid benefits, beneficiaries must recertify every year that they actually qualify, by income criteria, for example.

This International Women's Day, U.S. Anti-Abortion Laws Violate Human Rights, Groups Say

“Eight months on from this catastrophic legal decision, it is now apparent that the consequences are even worse than feared,” states letter.

Idaho College Censors Portions Of Art Exhibit For Discussing Abortion

Artists say their First Amendment rights were violated after the college censored parts of the show related to abortion.

Molly Brown House Makes List Of Best Places To Celebrate Women's History Month

The historic spot was recognized by U.S. News & World Report.

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Colorado House Committee Votes Down Fair Workweek Bill

The House Committee declined to move forward with a bill that would have protected workers' right to what sponsors call a “fair workweek.”

Wind And Whales: ‘No Evidence' Links Projects To Deaths

The U.S. offshore wind power industry is in its infancy, with just a handful of turbines installed along the Atlantic coast.

Wyoming Legislature Passes Bills To Ban Medication Abortion And Exempt Abortion As Health Care

Wyoming legislators approved two bills on abortion, including a ban on medication abortion and a bill stating abortion is not health care.

Rep. Crow Supports New Military Policies Protecting Access To Abortion

Crow praised the Department of Defense's decision to ensure service members have access to reproductive health care including abortion.

‘My World Is On Fire': Denver Students Organize March In Support Of Reproductive Rights

Dozens of high school students and supporters marched around Colorado state Capitol and Civic Center Park to fight for reproductive rights.

Colorado Lawmakers Seek Suspension Of Utah Oil Train Project

A Norfolk Southern freight train derailed on Feb. 3 in East Palestine, leading to the toxic release of vinyl chloride.

Kevin McCarney Joins Colorado GOP Chair Race With Days To Go Before Election

Kevin McCarney, former chair of the Republican Party of Mesa County, announced his candidacy for chair of the Colorado Republican Party.

Colorado Bill Would Ban Sale, Transfer Of Assault Weapons

Two Democratic Colorado lawmakers introduced a long-awaited bill that would ban the sale and transfer of assault weapons in the state.

Kamala Harris Visits Colorado To Highlight Biden Administration's Climate Action

Vice President Harris joined elected officials and stakeholders to talk about the Biden administration’s efforts to tackle climate change.

In A Denver Election Defined By 'Safety,' Some Dangers Matter More Than Others

Like most other cities across the state and the country, Denver is a more dangerous place today than it was a few years ago.

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Remaining Abortion Clinics Face More Challenges If Abortion Pill Limited By Texas Judge

JACKSON, MISS. — The Pink House was the center of the U.S. Supreme Court case that overturned the federal right to abortion in June.

Colorado House Set To Consider Bill On ‘Overdose Prevention Centers'

Lawmakers set to debate whether local governments should be able to sign off on sites where people can use drugs under medical supervision.

Democrats Introduce Bills To Lower Health Care Costs In Colorado

Bills would reduce premiums for Colorado Option plans, lower prescription drug costs and work to increase transparency for hospital profits.

Child Poverty Dropped To A Record Low Last Year. A New Report Shows How To Keep It That Way.

The expanded child tax credit that families received in 2021 helped reduce child poverty across the country, but particularly in the South.

Colorado Releases New Electric-Vehicle Plan As EV Sales Hit 10% Market Share

More than 1 in 10 new cars sold in Colorado in 2022 were electric vehicles.

Colorado's First-Ever After School Satan Club To Launch At Paonia Elementary School

Colorado's first-ever After School Satan Club is set to meet Monday at the Paonia K-8 school in Delta County.

🌱CO Snap Benefits Getting Cut + Elvis Cinema Shutters + March Weather

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Students Gather To Remember Luis Garcia At Memorial Outside East High School

The 16-year-old died Wednesday, two weeks after he was shot.

U.S. Senate Democrats Back FAA Nominee, Despite GOP Attacks At Confirmation Hearing

U.S. Senate Republicans objected to Biden's pick to lead the FAA, while Democrats supported it, calling the objections “fake scandals."

Colorado Bill To Add Labor Protections For Public Workers Advances In The Legislature

Public workers in Colorado who work in settings like school districts, hospitals and courts could soon receive labor protections under bill.

Protect The West Act Proposes $60B For Forest, Watershed Resiliency

The Protect the West Act, modeled on similar legislation previously proposed by Michael Bennet, was introduced in both chambers of Congress.

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Bipartisan Colorado Car Theft Bill Advances Through State Senate Committee

Senate Bill 23-97 won unanimous approval from the five-member Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday.

Rebellion Against McLouth Cryptocurrency Data Center Triggers One-Year Application Moratorium

This story originally appeared in the Kansas Reflector.

Rebellion Against Kansas Cryptocurrency Data Center Triggers One-Year Application Moratorium

This story originally appeared in the Kansas Reflector.

Biden Pick For U.S. Archivist Caught Up In Controversy Over Missing Presidential Documents

WASHINGTON — Colleen Shogan faced questioning from lawmakers for the second time since September.

Biden Student Debt Relief Plan Met With Skepticism From U.S. Supreme Court Conservatives

WASHINGTON — They questioned whether the Department of Education could implement such a program without explicit congressional approval.

U.S. House Ag Panel Hears Industry Complaints On Regulations, Scant Crop Insurance

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers who will shape the next version of the bill indicated they would seek to address challenges facing U.S. farmers.

How The Judge Who Could Ban The Abortion Pill Won Confirmation In The U.S. Senate

WASHINGTON — Kacsmaryk underwent extensive questioning about LGBTQ equality at 2017 confirmation hearing — and very little about abortion.

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