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Some lawmakers want to protect those who report overdoses and provide 'safe use sites' for drug users. Others want to increase punishments for possession and distribution of controlled substances, especially fentanyl.
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A new bill that would impose a mandatory three-day waiting period for all gun purchases was approved by a legislative committee on Monday, along party lines.
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The four-bill package covers red flag laws, waiting periods for gun purchases, age requirements for gun purchases and liability for firearms manufacturers. Republicans promise fierce opposition to the proposed measures.
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A bill to help farmers and ranchers repair their own equipment took a step forward at the statehouse Tuesday.
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Colorado's rising rent prices are worrying lawmakers. Several pieces of legislation are advancing at the State Capitol to address the housing crisis.
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Rates of car theft in Colorado are higher than any other state in the U.S. Lawmakers want to combat the trend by classifying all car thefts as felonies, regardless of a vehicle’s value.
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A bill at the State Capitol would require first-time drivers under 18 years old to complete hours of drivers education courses. It also adds new requirements for driving with an instructor.
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A new bill would form an agreement with nine other states to form the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact, with the goal of making it easier for teachers to come to Colorado from other states.
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Under the proposed law, a new committee in the Department of Education would be tasked with developing a system for identifying and addressing substance misuse that could be used by middle and high schools across the state.
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Housing costs topped Gov. Jared Polis’s priorities, followed by income and property tax cuts. Other issues he focused on included red flag gun laws, water management, renewable energy, healthcare costs, education and public safety.