Colorado is on the hunt for its next top educator. The state's Department of Education has opened the doors for nominations for the 2027 Teacher of the Year award. This isn't just about finding the best teacher; it's about honoring those who make a real difference in students' lives and communities.
Colorado lawmakers heard a proposal that would let local governments tax vacant houses. The idea, called a “ghost tax, ” was meant to force owners of empty homes to pay extra money and help fund affordable housing. The House Finance Committee voted it down, but the discussion is far from over. The
Governor Jared Polis's time in office has been a mix of good and not-so-good moments. Let's break it down. First, the economy. Colorado kept growing, and Polis gets some credit for not making things harder for businesses. But, to be fair, the state was already doing well before he started. He didn'
Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois made some strong statements recently. He said that the current political situation in the US is even tougher than the COVID-19 pandemic. This is quite a claim, given that the pandemic caused so many deaths. During a podcast, Pritzker was asked how he was handling th
Colorado is facing a big decision this November. Voters will get to choose whether police must tell federal immigration authorities about certain people they arrest. This is all thanks to Initiative 95, which made it onto the ballot after gathering nearly 190, 000 signatures. The group behind this
Colorado is grappling with a serious child care crisis. The cost of child care is a huge burden for many families. For a single parent, child care can take up nearly half of their income. This is way above the federal affordability benchmark of 7%. The state also has a shortage of spots in licensed
Colorado is getting a big chunk of money to fix health care in rural areas. Over the next five years, the state will receive around $1 billion from the federal government. The goal is to make rural health care better, not just keep hospitals running. But not everyone is happy with the plan. Hospita
Governor Gavin Newsom recently delivered his final State of the State address, painting California as a shining example for the nation. He highlighted the state's strong economy, driven by tech, entertainment, and agriculture, and boasted about a $42. 3 billion budget surplus. However, critics point
Colorado woke up to a snowy Thursday, with winter weather advisories popping up all over the place. The National Weather Service had a lot to say about it. They warned folks to take it easy on the roads, as snow was expected to pile up in various spots. Some places, like Brighton, Estes Park, and L
Colorado is making a bold move. It's choosing to stick with its own vaccine rules instead of following new federal guidelines. This decision comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their childhood immunization schedule. The CDC now recommends fewer vaccines, leaving
