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Gov. Polis vetoes 4 bills, including budget cuts and social media regulations
This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | Colorado Gov. Jared Polis last week vetoed four bills the Colorado Legislature passed this year, including one that was part of the Joint Budget Committee’s efforts to cut down the state’s budget. They were his first vetoes from the 2026 legislative session. House Bill 26-1355 […]
Legislature ends session while passing new laws on police cameras, abortion meds
DENVER | The Colorado Legislature wrapped up its regular lawmaking session on Wednesday, and throughout the tributes to outgoing lawmakers and praise of Capitol sergeants at arms and janitorial staff, the two chambers cleared their calendars to adjourn after 120 days of policymaking. It was also a day of goodbyes for some of the top […]
Colorado bill exempts credit card fees on sales tax to save businesses money
This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | The Colorado Legislature gave final approval this week to a bill that would lower the fees businesses need to pay credit card companies every time a customer swipes their card. It was one of the most heavily lobbied bills this legislative session. Senate Bill 26-134 would exempt sales […]
Colorado joins federal tax credit program; Polis dismisses bias concerns
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat Colorado. DENVER | Gov. Jared Polis said Friday that Colorado’s participation in a new federal tax-credit scholarship program won’t run afoul of state anti-discrimination laws because the program relies on private donations rather than public funding. The federal program provides $1,700 in annual tax credits for donations made […]
Colorado bill exempts credit card fees on sales tax to save businesses money
This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | The Colorado Legislature gave final approval this week to a bill that would lower the fees businesses need to pay credit card companies every time a customer swipes their card. It was one of the most heavily lobbied bills this legislative session. Senate Bill 26-134 would exempt sales […]
Colorado joins federal tax credit program; Polis dismisses bias concerns
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat Colorado. DENVER | Gov. Jared Polis said Friday that Colorado’s participation in a new federal tax-credit scholarship program won’t run afoul of state anti-discrimination laws because the program relies on private donations rather than public funding. The federal program provides $1,700 in annual tax credits for donations made […]
Colorado joins federal tax credit program; Polis dismisses bias concerns
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat Colorado. DENVER | Gov. Jared Polis said Friday that Colorado’s participation in a new federal tax-credit scholarship program won’t run afoul of state anti-discrimination laws because the program relies on private donations rather than public funding. The federal program provides $1,700 in annual tax credits for donations made […]
Colorado joins federal tax credit program; Polis dismisses bias concerns
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat Colorado. DENVER | Gov. Jared Polis said Friday that Colorado’s participation in a new federal tax-credit scholarship program won’t run afoul of state anti-discrimination laws because the program relies on private donations rather than public funding. The federal program provides $1,700 in annual tax credits for donations made […]
Colorado joins federal tax credit program; Polis dismisses bias concerns
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat Colorado. DENVER | Gov. Jared Polis said Friday that Colorado’s participation in a new federal tax-credit scholarship program won’t run afoul of state anti-discrimination laws because the program relies on private donations rather than public funding. The federal program provides $1,700 in annual tax credits for donations made […]
Colorado bill exempts credit card fees on sales tax to save businesses money
This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | The Colorado Legislature gave final approval this week to a bill that would lower the fees businesses need to pay credit card companies every time a customer swipes their card. It was one of the most heavily lobbied bills this legislative session. Senate Bill 26-134 would exempt sales […]