Conservation easements create buyer’s remorse for the state

A bipartisan measure seeks to hold Colorado to prior contracts based on older land appraisals

Make my day? Only at home, says legislative panel

Committee refuses bid for use of deadly force in defending businesses

Booster-seat bill lauded as lifesaver, chided as ‘terminal silliness’

“The argument is not whether or not children should be in a car seat. The argument is whether or not we should use the enforcement power of the police.”

Communication–not litigation–works best with docs, panel is told

“You can’t fix what went wrong if you are afraid that even acknowledging it and acting to fix it can be used against you in court.”

Plan to curb public PR for pols is rejected

“It’s a breach of the public trust … when elected officials use state funds to turn public-service promotions into self-service promotions.”

Rocky Flats’ legacy prompts proposal to post warning signs

“If the place is going to be forced open by a federal mandate, then at least we can say ‘watch out’.”

Getting healthy gets you lower insurance rates under pending bill

“We know that participation in an exercise program will reduce risk and reduce cost.”

Amazon pushes back after Colorado moves to tax online sales

“Amazon has taken a disappointing–and completely unjustified–step of ending its relationship with associates.”

Unions, Democratic allies rally at Capitol for ‘decent’ jobs

“We’re committed to making sure that every job we talk about is a good job, it’s not a fake job.”

Panel votes to end higher health-care premiums for women

“Being a woman is not a pre-existing condition.”