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Gov. Polis Appoints Magistrate Judge Amanda Philipps to the 4th Judicial District Court; Judge...

Polis appointed Magistrate Judge Amanda Philipps to the 4th Judicial District Court and Judge Brittany Schneider to the 14th Judicial District Court.

American Board of Trial Advocates Honors Justice Richard Gabriel With Judicial Excellence Award

ABOTA announced Colorado Supreme Court Justice Richard Gabriel is this year’s recipient of the Judicial Excellence Award for the organization’s Colorado chapter.

Gov. Polis Appoints Natalie Stricklin to the 18th Judicial District Court

Gov. Polis appointed Natalie Stricklin to the 18th Judicial District Court bench to replace retiring Judge Patricia Herron, effective Dec.1.

Gov. Polis Appoints Judge Chantel Contiguglia to the 1st Judicial District Court

Gov. Polis appointed Judge Chantel Contiguglia to the 1st Judicial District Court replacing Judge Randall Arp, effective Jan. 1, 2024.

U.S. Supreme Court Announces a Code of Conduct Nov. 13

The U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 13 published a code of conduct for justices and members of the court.

Gov. Polis Appoints Judge Pax Moultrie, Grant Sullivan to the Colorado Court of Appeals

Gov. Polis appointed Judge Pax Moultrie and Grant Sullivan to the Colorado Court of Appeals, effective Jan. 1, 2024.

Gov. Polis Calls a Special Legislative Session Nov. 17

Ahead of the special session of the 74th General Assembly, Gov. Polis urged lawmakers to provide property tax relief to Coloradans.

Colorado voters decisively reject property tax measure backed by Democrats

A proposal backed by Colorado Democrats to cut property tax rates while allowing the state to retain more excess tax revenue in the long term appeared to be decisively rejected by voters on Tuesday.

Voters pass Proposition II, boosting Colorado’s universal preschool program with tobacco tax revenues

Colorado voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure that will allow the state to retain excess revenue from taxes on tobacco and nicotine products to support its new universal preschool program.

Disbarred Denver Attorney Sentenced to Three Years in Prison

Denver DA Beth McCann announced disbarred attorney Steven Bachar was sentenced to three years in prison Nov. 6.