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Legislature
Colorado lawmakers approve recommendation for basic jail standards
A group of Colorado lawmakers on Tuesday approved a baseline set of standards for how jails in the state should house, feed, restrain, treat and care for the people within their facilities, concluding a 17-month-long process to develop guidelines for the first time in the state’s history.
Legislature
Pair of special session bills heads to governor’s desk as property tax relief nears finish line
Two bills from the Colorado Legislature’s special session on property taxes are headed to the desk of Gov. Jared Polis after weekend work, and lawmakers could wrap up work on the rest of the legislation as soon as Monday.
News
Federal judge allows enforcement of Colorado firearm waiting-period law
A federal judge in Denver on Monday declined to block enforcement of a new Colorado law that imposes a three-day waiting period on firearm purchases.
News
Colorado Gov. Polis prioritizes K-12 education spending in budget proposal
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis wants to fully meet the state’s financial obligation for public education in the state budget next year, eliminating the so-called budget stabilization factor for the first time in over a decade.
Briefs
Rep. Ken Buck not seeking reelection next year
Colorado Rep. Ken Buck, a Windsor Republican, will not seek a sixth term in Congress next year, he announced on Wednesday.