Public Policy

Many business groups are already lobbying against the measures. Gov. Jared Polis, as well as more moderate Democrats at the Capitol, could pose a roadblock to the bills becoming law, too.

The Rocky Mountain Institute is a "think and do tank" with roots in the Roaring Fork Valley, working to facilitate climate solutions around the world. CEO Jon Creyts says renewable energy is affordable and reliable, and that most countries are racing to adopt it.

Colorado GOP Rep. Jeff Hurd has joined a bipartisan group proposing a two-year extension of enhanced ACA premium tax credits, aiming to prevent steep insurance hikes while adding income caps and fraud safeguards.

Attorney General Weiser says a proposed $7M settlement with Greystar curbs rent-setting algorithms and data sharing that may have inflated housing costs for Coloradans.

Each year the cycle continues, state lawmakers will have fewer ways to address the gap without cutting state programs and services. Skyrocketing Medicaid costs are primarily to blame.

Gov. Polis calls lawmakers back Aug. 21 to fix a $1.2B budget gap and revisit Colorado’s new AI law. A hiring freeze and healthcare changes are also on the table.

The founder and president of Wyoming's only procedural abortion clinic, Julie Burkhart, spoke with Aspen Public Radio about why she's focused on increasing access to abortion in underserved places.

Colorado health insurance premiums could rise sharply as tax credits expire. Advocates warn of medical debt, care delays, and financial instability for many residents.

A new study shows that utility companies in Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico are predicting explosions in energy demand due to data centers that power artificial intelligence.

Presentations about the so-called big, beautiful bill to the Executive Committee of the Legislative Council on Wednesday was a precursor to a special lawmaking term expected to be called by Gov. Jared Polis for the coming weeks.