Polis signs bill allowing universities to pay student athletes — but warns about lack of transparency
Lawmakers and Gov. Polis agreed they must allow the payments, but there was significant debate about whether those payments should be secret.
Doubling up: Colorado considers raising daily marijuana purchase limits
The bill passed out of the state House over the objections of law enforcement, psychiatric groups, and concerned parents — all worried it will increase diversion to the black market.
Feds and local police clash over detainee escape from immigration facility in Aurora
ICE took more than four hours to call Aurora Police about the escape from the facility, run by a company called GEO.
Violent crime in Pueblo and the effort to stop it
The violent crime rate in Pueblo is higher than in any other big city in Colorado. But there is some good news: Pueblo’s homicide rate fell substantially last year. Pueblo’s effort to address violent crime has generated results, but also controversy. Ryan Warner spoke with Justin Reutter, the public safety reporter for the Pueblo Chieftain.
Trump order will bypass skeptical judges, granting deportation authority based on sometimes thin evidence
Should the order survive a court challenge, President Trump’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act gives the federal government sweeping powers to deport individuals even as they seek asylum.
Payments to university athletes stay secret under bill that cleared Colorado Senate
The bill’s supporters argued for secrecy around payments to athletes to protect them from bad actors who may prey on them. Still, a small number of lawmakers seemed uncomfortable with the lack of disclosure.
Pay for state college athletes takes a step forward in legislature
Much of the debate in the Senate Education Committee revolved around the lack of disclosure of contract details.
Despite efforts at reform, Colorado officers still shoot people at a high rate
Recent shootings across the state, some deadly, are reminders of the persistence of Colorado law enforcement officer shootings in a state awash in guns.
What’s at risk if Colorado loses millions in DOJ funding due to ‘sanctuary’ status? A lot
Millions goes to clearing DNA backlogs, nurses trained to offer services to sex assault victims, and hate crime initiatives.
Public records would take longer to get under proposed bill. Whether journalists take preference is cause for debate
The state may soon pass significant changes to the Colorado Open Records Act.
Colorado universities closer to paying athletes. But will the public know how much?
The bill would allow the university to pay players from any sport, though football is the most lucrative, for their name, image and likeness rights, otherwise known as NIL.
Immigration raids in Colorado, both highly visible and cloaked in secrecy, rattle advocates and local authorities
While the number of people detained Wednesday was small, the effort nonetheless blurred the lines between civil immigration enforcement and criminal law enforcement in uncomfortable ways.
From liquor to beef, Colorado businesses fret over looming trade war with Canada and Mexico
Coloradans might need to get used to paying $40 for a case of beer.
State debate begins over paying college athletes for ‘name, image, likeness’ rights – but some criticize lack of transparency
Some state representatives shared their frustration with what many called the “Wild West” of money in college athletics now.
Adams County sheriff, current and former deputies, win $5 million judgment for wrongful termination by predecessor
A federal jury found former Adams County Sheriff Rick Reigenborn was political and punitive and violated the First Amendment when he fired four top commanders because they supported his opponent.
Potential for contaminated cannabis products in Colorado creates risk for buyers
Outside experts are deeply concerned about marijuana product safety, even in Colorado’s regulated market.
