High fire danger spans 7 states, including Colorado
For eight of the past 11 days, high fire danger has plagued eastern Colorado. Friday, six other states are facing similar risks.
I tried to pay my taxes in cash – here’s what happened, and why the IRS should make it easier to do so
The IRS does not publish data on the methods people use to pay their taxes, but several IRS employees said almost no one pays the IRS in cash.
Harassment bill clears Colorado Senate committee hurdle
A bill that would update the definition of workplace harassment was approved Wednesday night by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Idaho criminalizes helping minors travel out of state for abortions
Idaho is the first state in the nation to criminalize the act of helping people younger than age 18 get an abortion in another state.
Property taxes climb 3.6 percent across U.S. to $339.8 billion
Property taxes levied on single-family homes in the United States increased 3.6 percent to $339.8 billion in 2022, according to a new report from a real estate data firm.
Jobs report hints that Fed policy is paying off – and that a ‘growth recession’ awaits
The latest jobs report is in, and the good news is Federal Reserve policy on inflation appears to be working.
March 2023 Arkansas River Report
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is preparing to open the Fryingpan-Arkansas collection system to divert a projected 57,000 acre-feet of water from snowmelt in April.
Mark Hillman’s Capitol Review - Patience, respect are essential to debating difficult issues
Former Colorado State Senator Mark Hillman encourages respectful debates when opinions differ.
Supreme Court to hear 'home equity theft' case
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments later this month in a case determining whether government has the right to keep all the proceeds from foreclosed properties.
Photo of the week - April 7, 2023
Photo of the week from the April 7, 2023, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Cherry blossoms near the United States capitol - Chris Sorensen.
