Senate adopts Colorado Grid Optimization Act requiring utilities to consider advanced transmission technologies The Senate passed House Bill 10-81 (the Colorado Grid Optimization Act), which asks utilities to consider advanced transmission and grid-enhancing technologies in their existing 10-year planning processes without mandating deployments.

The Colorado Senate just passed a groundbreaking bill that could revolutionize the state's energy grid while saving you money!

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Senate adopts amended tax-lien reform bill to refine treasurers' authority after Tyler decision Senate Bill 144, a multi-part overhaul of tax-lien sale processes described as a response to the Tyler v. Hunnipin decision, was amended on the floor (adoption of Amendment L6) and passed after sponsors said it standardizes processes and protects property owners.

The Senate has just adopted a crucial tax-lien reform bill aimed at protecting property owners and enhancing transparency in light of the Tyler v. Hunnipin decision.

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Colorado Senate adopts resolution reaffirming sister-state ties with Taiwan The Colorado Senate unanimously adopted Senate Joint Resolution 19 on April 6, celebrating 43 years of sister-state relations with Taiwan, noting recent trade delegations and a February 3, 2026 memorandum of understanding signed by Governor Jared Polis and Taipei representatives.

The Colorado Senate has officially celebrated 43 years of partnership with Taiwan, emphasizing the vital role this relationship plays in trade and technology!

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Votes at a glance: Colorado Senate advances packages of bills, confirms appointments On April 6 the Colorado Senate passed a series of bills on consent and final passage, repassed multiple Senate measures with concurrence to House amendments, confirmed two gubernatorial appointees, and laid over portions of the calendar to April 7. Several roll-call tallies are recorded below.

The Colorado Senate made significant strides on April 6, passing multiple crucial bills and confirming key gubernatorial appointees in a busy session.

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Votes at a glance: Colorado Senate advances consent-calendar and other measures on April 7, 2026 On April 7 the Senate cleared a long consent calendar and took final action on several bills: multiple house bills and senate bills were passed (many by 34-0 tallies), several bills were laid over, and select bills (SB63) were postponed.

The Colorado Senate made waves on April 7, advancing a slew of bills with overwhelming support, but not without some notable dissent.

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Senator Hendrickson wins indefinite postponement of nonemergency medical-transportation bill amid fraud, rural-provider concerns Senator Hendrickson moved and the Senate approved an indefinite postponement of Senate Bill 63, citing widespread fraud and cost overruns in nonemergency medical transportation and concerns that a statewide broker model previously harmed rural providers and patients.

Senator Hendrickson's decisive move to indefinitely postpone Senate Bill 63 highlights urgent concerns over fraud and cost overruns in nonemergency medical transportation that could jeopardize patient care, especially in rural areas.

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Senate passes exemption carving out critical infrastructure from Colorado's right-to-repair law After extensive floor debate about the definition and oversight of a critical-infrastructure exemption, the Senate approved Senate Bill 90, which creates an exemption for critical infrastructure from parts of Colorado's right-to-repair law while preserving a role for the attorney general to adjudicate disputes.

Colorado's Senate just passed a controversial bill that carves out a critical-infrastructure exemption from the state's right-to-repair law, igniting a fierce debate over consumer rights and oversight!

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Former regulator Brian Mackey recounts overhaul of Colorado oil and gas rules Brian Mackey, a former director of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, described a multiyear modernization of the state’s oil and gas rules that established lifecycle-based regulation and involved local governments, environmental groups, industry and other agencies.

Brian Mackey reveals how a groundbreaking overhaul of Colorado's oil and gas regulations transformed the industry for the first time since the 1950s, involving diverse stakeholder collaboration throughout the entire development lifecycle.

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Commerce City council approves five‑year Flock Safety expansion after hours of debate and public comment Commerce City Council voted to approve a five‑year contract with Flock Safety to expand license‑plate readers, drones and related equipment after a vendor presentation, extended council Q&A and extensive public testimony urging stronger privacy protections. A companion budget amendment recognizing $608,900 for the project also passed.

In a heated debate, the Commerce City Council has approved a controversial five-year contract with Flock Safety to expand surveillance technology, despite public outcry for stronger privacy protections.

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Lake County adopts Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code for unincorporated areas; enforcement to begin July 1 The Lake County Board of County Commissioners on March 30 adopted Resolution 20‑26‑10, adding the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code and the state's wildfire hazard map to county rules for unincorporated areas; enforcement will begin July 1, with property‑level remapping ('ground truthing') and limited historic exemptions available.

Lake County is taking a bold step to protect its homes from wildfires by adopting the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, with enforcement starting this July!

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San Juan County hearing draws divided public over proposed County Road 22A improvements and access Dozens of residents and agency staff spoke at a San Juan County public hearing about proposed improvements to County Road 22A; supporters cited recreation and emergency access, while many property owners raised concerns about trespass, private easements, habitat impacts and lack of notice—commissioners said they would pursue surveys and share findings of fact.

San Juan County's public hearing reveals a fierce divide over proposed improvements to County Road 22A, with advocates pushing for safer trails while property owners voice serious concerns.

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Longmont council adopts 2025 HUD CAPER and hears housing program updates Council unanimously adopted the City's 2025 CAPER (CDBG, HOME, HOME-ARP) March 24 after a staff presentation highlighting $488,849 in CDBG allocation, 103 households served, and key projects including housing rehabilitation contracts and an 11-unit townhome project funded partly with HOME and city loans.

Longmont's City Council just approved a groundbreaking housing initiative, showcasing nearly $2 million in affordable housing investments and significant projects that will transform the community!

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Longmont council approves switch from Flock to Axon ALPR system with transparency conditions After months of public outcry about privacy and data-sharing practices, Longmont's City Council voted unanimously March 24 to transition the police department's automated license-plate-reader program from Flock to Axon, attaching requirements for local data control, public reporting and a one-year review.

Longmont City Council has made a bold move to enhance privacy protections by unanimously switching their automated license-plate-reader program from Flock to Axon, amidst public outcry for stricter oversight.

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Senior economist warns of $1.5 billion Colorado budget shortfall, urges support for graduated income tax initiative At a League of Women Voters of Colorado Health Task Force meeting, Chris Stiffler of the Colorado Fiscal Institute said a $1.5 billion shortfall tied to federal tax changes (HR 1) threatens Medicaid, schools and other programs and urged volunteers to gather signatures for Initiative 1‑95, a proposed graduated income tax.

Colorado faces a staggering $1.5 billion budget shortfall that could jeopardize vital services like Medicaid and education—find out how you can help turn the tide!

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Douglas County commissioners press for tougher penalties, back Senate Bill 15 to target buyers of child exploitation Commissioners and a trafficking survivor‑advocate described local and state efforts to curb demand for child exploitation, said the county supported massage‑parlor regulation and urged passage of Senate Bill 15 to increase penalties for solicitation of minors.

Douglas County is taking a stand against child exploitation with new regulations and tougher penalties for offenders, pushing for Senate Bill 15 to ensure that "if you try it, you're gonna get caught."

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Douglas County officials, prosecutors and educators urge parents to monitor devices as online threats to children rise At a Douglas County town hall, commissioners and a panel of prosecutors, sheriff’s detectives, school officials and advocates outlined how children are targeted online, reported local caseloads and offered concrete steps and resources for parents and schools.

Douglas County officials revealed shocking insights on how children are targeted online and what parents can do to protect them—don’t miss these vital tips!

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Candidates outline priorities on housing, water and town character at Carbondale forum; reminder to vote April 7 In a Sopra Sun forum, candidates for Carbondale mayor and trustees summarized approaches to housing, drought response and preserving small-town character; the event closed with a ballot reminder for April 7 and a brief community-art exercise.

Carbondale's mayoral candidates are uniting on crucial issues like affordable housing and water conservation as they gear up for the April 7 election.

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Candidates debate Highway 133 development and Old City Market vacancy; call for code tweaks and adaptive reuse At a Sopra Sun forum candidates discussed recent Highway 133 projects, pedestrian access and parking, the Old City Market vacancy and adaptive reuse ideas (day care, food hub, indoor recreation), and stressed the limits of town power over privately owned properties.

Candidates debate the future of Highway 133 and the fate of the Old City Market, pushing for adaptive reuse and code changes to revitalize Carbondale's commercial landscape.

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Carbondale candidates make affordable housing a top priority, point to deed-restriction tools and regional coalitions Candidates at a Sopra Sun forum said affordable housing is a top issue and highlighted tools used locally — inclusionary zoning (now 25%), the Good Deeds program, deed-restrictions and regional coalition purchases — while warning funding remains the main constraint.

Candidates in Carbondale are rallying around affordable housing solutions, highlighting innovative local tools and regional partnerships, but they warn that funding remains a critical challenge.

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Boulder staff present options to modify tip offset; council narrows options for further study City staff outlined four options for using new local authority on the tip offset (current offset $3.02). Council members split on timing and approach and through straw polls removed the maximum offset option but kept status quo and two moderated offset options plus a councilmember proposal to pause increases with a sunset for further study.

Boulder City Council is exploring new options to modify the tip offset for tipped workers, aiming for a balance between fair wages and restaurant sustainability.

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Boulder council adopts ordinance allowing tenants to apply for festival lodging licenses for Sundance After a public hearing with mixed testimony, the Boulder City Council on April 2 adopted Ordinance 87‑43 to expand short‑term festival lodging licenses, allowing tenants (with owner consent) and vacant long‑term units to be offered for Sundance; council approved the ordinance 8–0.

Boulder City Council has just approved a groundbreaking ordinance that opens the door for tenants to secure short-term lodging licenses for the Sundance festival, igniting a debate over housing pressures and tenant protections.

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Senators honor Jax Graton on Trans Day of Visibility, call for protections Senators Coker and Wallace used moments of personal privilege to honor Jax Graton on Trans Day of Visibility, described threats to transgender people in Colorado, and urged state action in the face of ballot measures they said would limit transgender rights.

Colorado senators honor Jax Graton on Transgender Day of Visibility, spotlighting the urgent need for action to protect transgender rights amidst growing threats.

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Senate adopts bill extending Coogan-style protections to child influencers The Colorado Senate adopted House Bill 10-58 to extend Coogan-style protections to minors who earn money through digital content, requiring trust-like safeguards and incorporating a small technical amendment requested by the telecommunications industry.

The Colorado Senate has just adopted a groundbreaking bill to protect child influencers, ensuring their hard-earned money is safeguarded like never before!

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Senate approves multiple bills on consent calendar; SB40 passes 33-2 On March 31 the Colorado Senate advanced numerous consent-calendar measures and recorded separate roll-call votes on several bills: SB40 passed 33-2; HB11-34 passed 24-11; other house bills on the consent calendar were adopted and multiple appointments confirmed by voice or unanimous consent.

The Colorado Senate swiftly passed a series of bills on March 31, including the Affordable Homeownership Program, with a decisive vote of 33-2 for SB40!

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Aurora TAPS hears updates on Gartrell Bridge, pedestrian bridge and dozens of other projects Kathy Valencia presented quarterly transportation project updates covering active construction (Gartrell Bridge expansion, Parker Road pedestrian bridge), missing sidewalk programs, intersection improvements, flood-damaged roadway reconstruction and several grant pursuits; many projects came in under budget and construction start dates were announced.

Aurora's transportation projects are booming with budget-friendly expansions and innovative pedestrian bridges set to transform the city!

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TAPS committee backs 'Connecting Aurora' multimodal plan and will forward it to City Council After a final presentation, the TAPS committee supported forwarding the city's new Connecting Aurora multimodal transportation master plan to City Council for consideration as an amendment to the comprehensive plan; staff said Planning Commission gave unanimous support and recommended adoption.

Aurora is one step closer to revolutionizing its transportation with the groundbreaking Connecting Aurora multimodal master plan, aiming to connect residents safely and sustainably for decades to come.

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Larimer County officials warn record-low snowpack and surge in red-flag days heighten 2026 fire risk County officials and the sheriff's Office of Emergency Management told the Board of County Commissioners that a record-low statewide snowpack (about 24% of median), an unusually high number of red-flag warnings and strained air and personnel resources have raised the county's wildfire risk; officials described early staffing, technology partnerships and a proposed faster fire-restriction authority.

Larimer County is bracing for a perilous 2026 wildfire season, with alarming red-flag warnings and record-low snowpack raising serious concerns for safety.

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Developers outline 199‑MW solar and 100‑MW battery plan in Elbert County open house; neighbors press water, farmland and fire-safety concerns At a Kiowa open house, project developers described a 199‑megawatt solar array and 100‑megawatt battery, an anticipated permitting and construction timeline, erosion and wildlife mitigation measures, and a planned on‑site water cistern for Big Sandy Fire. Neighbors raised repeated concerns about water sourcing, farmland loss, property values and battery fire risk.

Developers unveiled plans for a massive 199-MW solar facility and 100-MW battery system in Elbert County, but neighbors voiced concerns over water sourcing, farmland loss, and fire safety.

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Alamosa council directs staff to press ICE on zoning, seek limits on 1921 State Avenue hold room After extensive public comment alleging overnight holds and poor conditions, the Alamosa City Council voted 6–1 to ask staff to contact ICE, seek clarity about operations at 1921 State Avenue and put parameters in writing to prevent expansion of the facility’s use.

The Alamosa City Council just took a bold step to challenge ICE's mysterious operations at a local holding room that has allegedly been misusing land for nearly two decades!

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Council backs permanent employer-based rental assistance with multi-year review period The council voted 5–2 to convert a one-year pilot employer-based rental assistance program into an ongoing program, with a five-year runway and a mandatory review at year three; councilors asked for annual reporting, and staff said budget review will occur on the normal cycle.

Glenwood Springs is taking a bold step to tackle housing affordability by transforming its rental assistance pilot into a permanent program aimed at retaining local talent!

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