30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
One of the United States’ most significant pieces of civil rights legislation was signed into…
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Economic Downturns and Unemployment in Colorado
Colorado has weathered many economic crises, from the Panic of 1893 to the Great Recession…
Colorado Governors: Alva Adams
Continuing our series on Colorado’s chief executives, we now turn to Alva Adams, whose multiple…
Where to Find State Budget Information
With the perilous economic situation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the State of Colorado’s…
New Resources on Federal and State Laws Pertaining to COVID-19
Several new memos and Issue Briefs have recently been released by Colorado Legislative Council Staff…
Colorado Governors: Benjamin Eaton
Benjamin Harrison Eaton first came to Colorado in the 1859 Gold Rush. He had been…
Time Machine Tuesday: Building the State Capitol
Today, the Capitol Building with its famous gold dome is one of the most recognized…
At the Legislature: Family and Medical Leave for Employees
Among the issues at the Capitol receiving a significant amount of attention this year is…
Time Machine Tuesday: History of Colorado’s Game, Fish and Parks Agencies
Colorado’s efforts to preserve its natural resources are nothing new. As long as Colorado has…
At the Legislature: Single-Use Plastics
According to the EPA, less than 10% of plastics are recycled. As the oceans and…
Time Machine Tuesday: Katherine Craig, Colorado Educator
A few years ago, a couple dozen paintings of Colorado governors and other state officials…
Time Machine Tuesday: Students Debate the Boulder Dam
In the fall of 1927, the University of Colorado announced the topic for that year’s…
Colorado Governors: James B. Grant
James Benton Grant served as Governor of Colorado from 1883 to 1885. He was the…
Time Machine Tuesday: History of Term Limits in Colorado
In the 143 years that Colorado has been a state, the laws regarding terms of…
New Resources on Special Districts
Colorado has about 2,400 special districts, as designated by Title 32 of the Colorado Revised…
Census 2020 + Libraries = Complete Count for Colorado
This is a guest post contributed by Sara Wright, Deputy Director of the Colorado Library…
NEW Liquor Law Resources
Colorado’s liquor laws changed significantly this year, most notably with the sale of full-strength beer…
Safe Crossings for Wildlife
Colorado’s rapid population growth affects wildlife by reducing habitat and bringing them in closer contact…
Remembering Ruben Valdez
Colorado’s first Hispanic Speaker of the House, Ruben Valdez, passed away on Tuesday at age…
911 Technology in Colorado
This month the Public Utilities Commission issued a new report on 911 services in Colorado….