Colorado Senate unanimously passes bill making state water resources committee permanent
A bill that would make a state committee on water and agriculture permanent unanimously passed Wednesday in the Colorado Senate.
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Colorado sports betting down in December, but tax revenue up
The total handle for sports betting in Colorado saw a decrease in December 2022, while tax revenue collected by the state slightly increased, according to the latest Colorado Department of Revenue data.
Missouri leads 20 AGs warning Walgreens, CVS about mailing abortion pills
Republican Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey and 19 other attorneys general are warning Walgreens and CVS pharmacies that any plans to mail abortion-inducing pills is illegal and unsafe.
Colorado sets record for new businesses, per capita income hits $75K
Despite inflation, a tight labor market and fears of a recession, a record number of new businesses started operating in the fourth quarter of 2022 in Colorado and many other benchmarks are positive, according to a report by the University of Colorado and the secretary of state's office.
How Washington’s wildfires could raise electricity rates
Washington state has spent hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars in recent years fighting intense wildfire seasons.
Arizona Republicans seek to streamline homebuilding process to quell housing shortage
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen introduced legislation to tackle the state's affordable housing crisis.
Oklahoma will vote on marijuana legalization in March. Ohio could follow in November
Voters in Oklahoma will decide on State Question 820, an initiative to legalize marijuana, March 7, 2023. Voters in Ohio could decide on an initiative to legalize marijuana in November 2023.
Some Coloradans can now apply for property tax rebate
Income-eligible Coloradans can now apply for up to $1,044 in rebates for property taxes, rent, and heat payments, Governor Jared Polis's office said Monday.
Auto thefts will be felonies regardless of value of vehicle in new Colorado bill
A bipartisan bill introduced in the Colorado Senate would make all automobile thefts felonies and eliminate penalties based on the value of a stolen vehicle.
Feds to spend $25M to entice food stamp recipients to eat more fruits, vegetables
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service will invest $25 million into three states to encourage people on food assistance to buy more fruits and vegetables.
