Quick Facts on Education
Are you puzzled by the multitude of K-12 educational programs and laws currently in place? If so, you’re not alone, …
Colorado Virtual Library
Kids and Car Seats
With the laws about car seats constantly changing, how do you know if your child is in the right size …
Jefferson’s Legacy in Colorado
Did you know that Colorado was almost named Jefferson? In October 1859, residents of Arapahoe County, Kansas Territory (now the Denver …
Holocaust Awareness Week
This week, April 7-14, is Holocaust Awareness Week, which the Colorado General Assembly will be commemorating with SJR13-026. The Joint …
What Does Colorado Mean to You?
The State of Colorado has launched a new website, http://makingcolorado.gov/, that seeks input from Coloradans as part of the state’s …
Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, which the Colorado State Legislature recognized with SJR13-024. The Colorado Dept. of Public Health & Environment’s …
Administrative Segregation of Inmates
The topic of administrative segregation (also sometimes known as solitary confinement) in correctional facilities has been receiving renewed focus due to …
Amendment 64 Implementation
The State of Colorado has recently released its Task Force Report on the Implementation of Amendment 64, Regulation of Marijuana in …
Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
During the past month the news has been filled with reports of auto-pedestrian accidents in Denver. Although it seems like there …
Digital Learning in Colorado
The Colorado Dept. of Education (CDE) and the Colorado Children’s Campaign have teamed up to study the effects of and opportunities for …
Colorado Dinosaur Information for Kids
Many, if not most, children go through a “dinosaur phase” where they can’t learn enough about the giant prehistoric creatures. …
Offenders with Mental Illness
One of the significant problems faced in Colorado’s criminal justice system is what to do with offenders who have mental …
Colorado Ag Day
Today is “Colorado Ag Day,” a day set aside to honor the state’s farmers and ranchers and their important contribution …
Child Care Facilities
If you run a child care facility, you should be aware of a new bi-partisan bill just signed into law, …
Taxes
Tax Day is only a month away. The State of Colorado’s Revenue Online has everything you need to know about filing your …
Gun Legislation
It’s a big day for gun control legislation in the Senate chambers of the Colorado General Assembly. If approved, three …
State Government Ethics
The Colorado Independent Ethics Commission (IEC) has just released a brand-new Ethics Handbook . The purpose of the handbook, as stated in …
Colorado House Speakers
Today was a historic day at the Capitol as 10 current and former Representatives who have served as Speaker of …
Resources for Crime Victims
The Colorado Dept. of Public Safety has put together a helpful list of resources for crime victims. These resources include …
Today at the Legislature: Fire and Ferrets
Today the Colorado Senate will be debating SB13-083, which creates a Prescribed Burning Program under the Colorado Dept. of Public …