Time Machine Tuesday: Promoting Colorado’s Resources in 1889
Throughout its history, the State of Colorado has worked hard to attract businesses. In 1889 the Colorado General Assembly created …
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The Legislative Process
The General Assembly is back in session. You can find information including calendars, bills, committees, audio and video broadcasts, and even …
Revenue Forecast
On December 21 the Governor’s Office and the Colorado Legislative Council both issued their respective quarterly revenue forecasts. The Governor’s …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Capitol Buildings
For those interested in Denver’s architecture, one of the treasures of our library collection is a 1940s publication entitled Colorado …
Colorado Judicial Learning Center
The State of Colorado’s judicial branch offers a fun, unique way for all ages to learn about the state’s judicial …
Colorado Climate Plan
The State of Colorado has just issued a new Colorado Climate Plan which is now available online from our library. …
Colorado's Water Plan
The State of Colorado is currently engaged in the development of “Colorado’s Water Plan.” The plan’s official website, coloradowaterplan.com, offers …
Time Machine Tuesday: Urban Renewal in Colorado
This is still a timely topic, as HB15-1348 has been passed by the Legislature (it is still awaiting the Governor’s …
Salaries of Elected Officials
SB15-288, regarding salaries of elected officials, is currently awaiting the Governor’s signature. If signed, it would allow a pay raise …
SMART Government Act
Each year Colorado state agencies submit their budget request to the Joint Budget Committee. House Bill 10-1119, the SMART (State Management for …
TABOR Refund
Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution is the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, often referred to as TABOR, and …
Anti-Discrimination Legislation
Indiana’s recent passage of their state’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act has made headlines across the country. How do Colorado’s laws …
Time Machine Tuesday: 1950s Comic Books
No, we don’t have comic books in our collection. But we do have an interesting document that deals with them, …
Holding a Raffle
It is important to be aware that raffles must be licensed in Colorado. According to the Colorado Secretary of State, …
2015 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey
Over the past decade, various state agencies have partnered to conduct the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, an anonymous survey that …
Colorado’s K-12 School Funding Rankings
School funding is a hot topic in Colorado, so the Colorado Legislative Council recently published a new Issue Brief examining …
Liquor Licenses
Today the state House passed HB15-1204 on second reading; if passed on third reading tomorrow, it will move to the Senate. This bill creates …
How to Become a Notary Public
Are you interested in becoming a notary? Notaries are overseen by the Colorado Secretary of State’s office. Their website has all the …
New State Health Plan Released
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has just released a new state health plan. Entitled Healthy Colorado: …
Economic Forecasts
The quarterly economic forecasts were released yesterday by the Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) and the Legislative Council. The December …