30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
One of the United States’ most significant pieces of civil rights legislation was signed into law thirty years ago this …
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Economic Downturns and Unemployment in Colorado
Colorado has weathered many economic crises, from the Panic of 1893 to the Great Recession of 2007-2009, and now, the …
Colorado Governors: Alva Adams
Continuing our series on Colorado’s chief executives, we now turn to Alva Adams, whose multiple terms as governor were characterized …
Where to Find State Budget Information
With the perilous economic situation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the State of Colorado’s budget is facing a multi-billion …
New Resources on Federal and State Laws Pertaining to COVID-19
Several new memos and Issue Briefs have recently been released by Colorado Legislative Council Staff that provide some guidance on …
Colorado Governors: Benjamin Eaton
Benjamin Harrison Eaton first came to Colorado in the 1859 Gold Rush. He had been born in Ohio in 1833, …
Time Machine Tuesday: Building the State Capitol
Today, the Capitol Building with its famous gold dome is one of the most recognized symbols of our state. But …
At the Legislature: Family and Medical Leave for Employees
Among the issues at the Capitol receiving a significant amount of attention this year is a proposed state-run family and …
Time Machine Tuesday: History of Colorado’s Game, Fish and Parks Agencies
Colorado’s efforts to preserve its natural resources are nothing new. As long as Colorado has been a state, there has …
At the Legislature: Single-Use Plastics
According to the EPA, less than 10% of plastics are recycled. As the oceans and landfills become increasingly filled with …
Time Machine Tuesday: Katherine Craig, Colorado Educator
A few years ago, a couple dozen paintings of Colorado governors and other state officials were uncovered behind a wall …
Time Machine Tuesday: Students Debate the Boulder Dam
In the fall of 1927, the University of Colorado announced the topic for that year’s High School Debating League, which …
Colorado Governors: James B. Grant
James Benton Grant served as Governor of Colorado from 1883 to 1885. He was the state’s first Democratic governor as …
Time Machine Tuesday: History of Term Limits in Colorado
In the 143 years that Colorado has been a state, the laws regarding terms of office for elected officials have …
New Resources on Special Districts
Colorado has about 2,400 special districts, as designated by Title 32 of the Colorado Revised Statutes. Special districts provide specialized …
Census 2020 + Libraries = Complete Count for Colorado
This is a guest post contributed by Sara Wright, Deputy Director of the Colorado Library Consortium (CLiC). Your library can …
NEW Liquor Law Resources
Colorado’s liquor laws changed significantly this year, most notably with the sale of full-strength beer in liquor stores. Back in …
Safe Crossings for Wildlife
Colorado’s rapid population growth affects wildlife by reducing habitat and bringing them in closer contact with humans. Vehicle collisions are …
Remembering Ruben Valdez
Colorado’s first Hispanic Speaker of the House, Ruben Valdez, passed away on Tuesday at age 82. He is remembered as …
911 Technology in Colorado
This month the Public Utilities Commission issued a new report on 911 services in Colorado. The General Assembly passed legislation …