Unemployment dips slightly as states grapple over federal benefits
Newly released federal data shows unemployment numbers improved slightly this week as states consider whether to turn away federal jobless benefits.
Government
Biden, senators reach bipartisan infrastructure framework
The Biden administration said Thursday it has reached an agreement on infrastructure with a coalition of Senate Democrats and Republicans.
Despite outrage, new state voting laws don’t spell democracy’s end – but there are some threats
Election bills marginally increase the difficulty for some voters by reducing some of the options, whether it's voting by mail or early voting. But many of these bills also expand voting opportunities
Colorado public pension system's unfunded debt up to $31 billion
Colorado's public pension system's unfunded debt went up $1.2 billion last year despite a 17.4% rate of return on investments, according to a recently released report.
Economic forecasts say Colorado is recovering faster than expected
Colorado's economy is recovering faster than expected, according to state economic forecasts.
Gas tax hike likely off the table in infrastructure bill talks
Amid negotiations for a bipartisan infrastructure package, one of the most contentious points of disagreement may be off the table.
Conservative hard-liner elected as Iran’s next president – what that means for the West and the nuclear deal
Who is Ebrahim Raisi, and how will his presidency alter Iran's domestic and foreign policies?
Study: Colorado schools received 'incredible influx' of federal funding from stimulus
A recent study examines how Colorado allocated the federal stimulus dollars it received for the state's K-12 school system.
Colorado among states whose tax funds have rebounded from COVID-19 downturn
Revenue growth in most states has erased the losses that occurred during the pandemic.
Biden’s first NATO summit provides sharp contrast to Trump-era spending pressure
President Joe Biden reaffirmed the strong U.S. commitment to NATO at the 2021 NATO Summit in Brussels but departed from the previous administration's aggressive push for member nations to contribute more financially.