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Colorado advances bill seeking funding for Front Range rail project

Colorado, US moved a step closer to bringing the Front Range project to life by taking advantage of federal funding with a rental car fee.

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Banning books may become harder across Colorado in proposed bill opposed by school boards

Bill sponsors said they introduced it to combat a rise in book ban efforts impacting schools and libraries, but opponents argued the bill would interfere with local control rules.

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State launches first-ever firearm data dashboard meant to help Coloradans better understand gun violence, prevention

state leaders and community advocates are turning to a new avenue a public health approach to gun violence prevention.

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New law could force cities to allow density near transit lines

Colorado could withhold millions from cities that don’t allow apartments near trains and bus lines

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Lawmakers advance bill that would void HOA rules that block wildfire-hardening

Colorado lawmakers advance a bill that would make it easier to protect homes from wildfires.

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