Bipartisan bill seeks to extend to-go alcohol services
A bill introduced in the Colorado Senate would allow continued take-out and delivery of alcohol.
Government
Polis announces $44 million in federal funding for schools amid COVID-19
Colorado has received $44 million in federal funding for education according to Governor Jared Polis.
Executive order allows businesses to deny service to people not wearing masks
(The Center Square) - Colorado Governor Jared Polis said Thursday he signed an executive order that allows businesses to decline service to customers not wearing masks.
"A mask wearing culture is our ticket to opening more quickly and sooner," Polis said during a news briefing Thursday afternoon.
The executive order goes into effect immediately, the governor said.
Police accountability bill introduced following a week of protests
Colorado Democrats have introduced a bill aimed at increasing law enforcement accountability and reduce police brutality.
U.S. Senate passes bill to help small businesses gain easier access to federal assistance
A bill passed by the United States Senate would make it easier for small business to access the Paycheck Protetion Plan loan program.
New U.S. unemployment claims drop below 2 million, total claims top 42 million
New unemployment claims in the United States fell below two million for the first time since March.
When it comes to reopening churches in the pandemic, Supreme Court says grace ain’t groceries
A recent United States Supreme Court ruling supports states' ability to limit faith practices in order to slow the spread of disease.
Can the president really order the military to occupy US cities and states?
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will order military troops into states and cities to quell violent protests. Does he have the authority?
States facing public pension crisis nationwide
States across the country have a pension crisis that started before the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Hickenlooper subpoenaed to testify before state ethics commission on private jet use
Former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper has been subpoenaed to testify before a state ethics committee about his alleged use of a private jet for official business.