Just before the curtain closed Friday on candidate filing, a few surprises emerged in Oklahoma.

Public comment is allowed, but not required, at public board meetings, multiple Oklahoma attorney general opinions concluded.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture sent termination notices for projects which aimed to improve opportunities for those just starting out in farming.

Colorado lawmakers are considering a fee for retaining low-wage workers who qualify for the safety net health insurance program.

Governor Laura Kelly told Legislators Monday to focus on fully funding special education and to prioritize public schools instead of giving tax credit.

State lawmakers of all political stripes are joining forces to pass legislation to increase the supply of housing.

A 34-year-old man was killed and two passengers were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 550.

Congress will look considerably different next year, after dozens of its members move on to other political offices or retire.

The United States Department of Agriculture has designated 33 Colorado counties as primary natural disaster areas due to severe drought conditions.

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