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technology-regulation1 day ago•4 min saved

xAI challenges Colorado's pioneering AI-discrimination law in court

Elon Musk’s xAI filed a federal lawsuit challenging Colorado’s first state AI anti-discrimination law, claiming it violates First Amendment free speech by forcing developers to promote the state’s ideological views; the law aims to curb algorithmic discrimination across sectors like education and housing, requires risk disclosures and data corrections, and allows consumers to appeal adverse decisions, with an effective date set for the summer.

via Financial Times|

#artificial-intelligence #colorado #technology-regulation

transportation1 day ago•21 min saved

Colorado moves toward Denver–Fort Collins commuter rail with tentative funding plan

Colorado says it has reached a tentative term sheet with BNSF to host a Denver-to-Fort Collins passenger rail, moving the Front Range project forward. The plan envisions three daily round trips with stops from Westminster to Fort Collins, funded upfront at about $333 million and about $30 million annually, using a congestion fee on rental cars, oil-and-gas production, and RTD FasTracks savings—not federal funds. The FasTracks savings account reportedly has about $190 million, which could cover cash costs; final funding still requires approvals from RTD, the governor, and several state and regional boards, with a goal to sign off by year-end and break ground next year as part of a larger Front Range line.

via Colorado Public Radio|

#colorado #front-range #public-policy

courts-and-law10 days ago•21 min saved

High Court questions state bans on LGBTQ+ conversion therapy on free-speech grounds

The Supreme Court ruled that Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for gay and transgender minors probably infringes free-speech rights, a ruling that adds to a string of decisions rolling back LGBTQ+ protections and complicating similar bans in about 30 states.

via The Washington Post|

#colorado #conversion-therapy #courts-and-law

us-news10 days ago•15 min saved

Supreme Court strikes down Colorado's LGBTQ+ conversion-therapy ban

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against Colorado's prohibition on LGBTQ+ conversion therapy for minors, striking down the ban and highlighting ongoing national debates over LGBTQ+ protections and state authority to regulate such practices.

via AP News|

#colorado #conversion-therapy #lgbtq

us-news10 days ago•3 min saved

Supreme Court narrows Colorado’s conversion-therapy ban on First Amendment grounds

The Supreme Court, in an 8-1 decision, ruled that Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youths may violate the First Amendment and sent the case back to a lower court to apply a stricter standard, with dissenters warning about implications for healthcare regulation.

via The Guardian|

#colorado #conversion-therapy #first-amendment

law11 days ago•11 min saved

Court sends Colorado’s conversion‑therapy ban back for strict-scrutiny review

The Supreme Court, in an 8‑1 decision written by Justice Gorsuch, ruled that Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors must be reviewed under strict scrutiny rather than the lower rational-basis standard, sending the case back to a lower court and likely leading to the law’s invalidation. The ruling drew praise from religious-liberty groups and sharp pushback from LGBTQ advocates, and arrived on Transgender Day of Visibility with dissents warning of potential harms.

via CNN|

#colorado #conversion-therapy #first-amendment

health21 days ago•19 min saved

Colorado logs 12th measles case of 2026 as an unvaccinated traveler exposes others

A Weld County resident who is unvaccinated has been confirmed as Colorado's 12th measles case of 2026 (the 10th this month). The case involves travel to an outbreak area in another state and is not linked to the Broomfield outbreak. Two exposure sites in Loveland were identified, and officials urge vaccination within 72 hours of exposure and watching for symptoms. Colorado’s measles count for 2026 stands at 12 so far; last year saw 36 cases. Measles is highly contagious and can spread rapidly.

via Colorado Public Radio|

#colorado #exposure-sites #health

politics22 days ago•6 min saved

Colorado braces for deeper cuts as budget gap grows to $1.5B

Colorado's budget shortfall for 2026-27 has swelled to more than $1.5 billion, driven by weaker tax receipts and rising Medicaid costs. The Joint Budget Committee is trimming programs while weighing different revenue forecasts from legislative staff and the governor's team, and the surplus allowed by TABOR cannot be used to close the gap. Even so, forecasts suggest a remaining cushion that could cover the constitutionally required property tax relief, but lawmakers face a difficult, fast-moving week to finalize a balanced plan.

via The Colorado Sun|

#budget #colorado #legislature

health22 days ago•2 min saved

Measles exposure possible at Arvada bar prompts health alert

Colorado health officials warn of a possible measles exposure at Bout Time Pub & Grub in Arvada on March 10 from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; two local measles cases linked to a household contact have been confirmed, with a third under investigation, and quarantines tied to vaccination status. Because the post-exposure vaccination window has passed, those who are unvaccinated or unsure of their status should seek vaccination and monitor for symptoms (fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, rash) through April 1, seeking medical care and calling ahead before arrival to prevent further spread.

via Denver Gazette|

#arvada #colorado #exposure

politics25 days ago•4 min saved

Colorado NCAR partners sue to halt bid to dismantle Boulder lab

Colorado’s National Center for Atmospheric Research consortium (UCAR) filed a federal lawsuit against the National Science Foundation and the Trump administration, alleging political retribution aimed at dismantling NCAR by divesting its operations, gagging officials, and privatizing weather and space-weather functions. The suit seeks to stop the dismantling, restore contracts, lift gag orders, and end onerous reporting requirements, arguing the actions threaten NCAR’s mission and Boulder-based jobs (about 1,400 people).

via The Colorado Sun|

#climate-research #colorado #lawsuit

business25 days ago•305 min saved

Colorado meatpacking strike marks first walkout in four decades

Thousands of UFCW Local 7 workers at JBS’s Greeley beef plant walked off in the industry’s first strike in 40 years, protesting wages, safety equipment and healthcare as a new contract talks stalled. JBS says it will operate the facility during negotiations, while beef prices rise and policy moves to offset costs add context.

via CNN|

#business #colorado #jbs

crime27 days ago•1 min saved

Colorado 11-year-old charged with first-degree murder in brother’s death

An 11-year-old in Centennial, Colorado, is in a juvenile facility facing first-degree murder charges in the death of his 5-year-old brother. The cause of death is under investigation, and formal charges are expected next week. Authorities say there is no danger to the community. Under Colorado law, 11-year-olds can be held criminally liable in the juvenile system; children younger than 10 cannot be charged, and those over 12 can be charged as adults in serious cases.

via USA Today|

#arapahoe-county #colorado #crime

colorado27 days ago•31 min saved

Gigantic turbine move to Fort St. Vrain triggers I-25 closure in Northern Colorado

A 1.25-million-pound turbine is being moved from Loveland to Xcel Energy’s Fort St. Vrain Generating Station by Mammoet; the 300-foot-long, 19-foot-tall load travels about 5 mph and will require a midday closure of I-25 at the Longmont exit (11:45 a.m.–1 p.m.) as it crosses the interstate, with seven CDOT troopers escorting. The route runs from Loveland to Platteville via US-287 and CO-66, then across I-25 to CO-66, with multiple Weld County roads involved. This move supports Xcel’s Clean Energy Plan, and three additional transports are planned in coming weeks.

via Loveland Reporter-Herald|

#colorado #fort-st-vrain-generating-station #heavy-hauling

health28 days ago•20 min saved

Colorado's measles outbreak grows to 10 cases, linked to Broomfield High School

Colorado has reached 10 measles cases in 2026, all among unvaccinated youths age 5–17, connected to a Broomfield High School outbreak. Two new cases were confirmed and another is under investigation; several patients live with someone previously diagnosed. An exposure at Bout Time Pub Grill in Arvada has been identified. Health officials urge vaccination and note that MMR vaccination within 72 hours of exposure can prevent or lessen illness. The outbreak spans Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield and Weld counties, as nationwide measles cases rise (1,281 in 2026) with the majority among the unvaccinated. Public health guidance emphasizes vaccination and early care if exposure occurs.

via Colorado Public Radio|

#broomfield-high-school #colorado #health

health1 month ago•28 min saved

Colorado Measles Outbreak Tests School Immunity

A new measles outbreak in Colorado appears to have started at two Denver-area schools, with at least seven confirmed cases and several exposure sites, including the Denver International Airport; despite roughly 97% vaccination at the schools, the virus is spreading among unvaccinated students, prompting a 21-day exclusion period to curb transmission and illustrating how measles can seed wider outbreaks. The piece places Colorado’s situation in the context of a nationwide rise in cases and compares it with Utah’s larger outbreak, underscoring the ongoing public health challenge of tracing contacts and preventing community spread.

via jezebel.com|

#colorado #health #measles