Feds Seek to Stop Multi-State Legal Fight Involving Colorado’s Marijuana Laws
The U.S. solicitor general is urging the Supreme Court to reject a joint lawsuit filed by Nebraska and Oklahoma against legalized weed across state lines.
A Way to Make Bus Route Planning More Accessible and Flexible
New software is helping transit agencies map new stops and lines in greater detail.
Colorado Rolls Out Major Draft Water Plan; Yellowstone Plans to Kill 1,000 Buffalo
Also: Chicago shutters three charter schools, and Phoenix is not the worst of the nation’s ‘urban heat islands’
Why Colorado Gets a Failing Grade on Access to Public Information
Among the problems in the Centennial State: Since there’s no appeals process for denied records requests, the only recourse is litigation.
Center for Public Integrity's New 50 State Scorecards Show 'Deeply Troubling' Results
Examining indicators like open records and financial disclosure laws, CPI’s 2015 report shows 11 states with “F” grades. And the highest score was only a “C.”
Colorado Governor, Attorney General Spar Over EPA Clean Power Plan Lawsuit
Which state official has the most authority to decide whether to challenge the federal government in court?
Frustrated Colorado Voters Greenlight More Local Broadband Improvements
Many municipalities in the Centennial State are now free to move on their own projects to boost Internet speeds.
Bringing Some Clarity to Complex Regulatory Questions in Legal Weed States
A University of Washington law school clinic will help government offices and private-sector startups navigate fast-moving regulations, markets, intellectual property law, health and science research.
Many States Still Grapple With Regulating Medical Marijuana
As voters push for legal access to marijuana for medical and recreational use, state lawmakers are being warned to act fast in regulating the burgeoning industry.
NASCIO Honors ‘Secure Colorado’ Cybersecurity Program as Part of State IT Recognition Awards
The program was one of 11 state government initiatives honored at NASCIO’s annual conference in Salt Lake City.
A Plan to Ship Water From Alaska to California; In Montana, No Sodium Pentathol, No Executions
Also: Colorado forms an Indian mascot commission and Miami-Dade inching into the open-data era.
When It Comes to Cyber Defense, Colorado Spends to Secure Its Information Resources
Faced with 8.4 million security events a day, the Governor’s Office of Information Technology continues to identify controls in need of additional funding.
Colorado Battle Over Local Control of Oil and Gas Drilling Far From Over
Does state law preempt local attempts to regulate fracking?
Counties Pressure Congress to Provide More Certainty With Federal Payments for Tax-Exempt Public Lands
A $452 million federal program meant to compensate local governments for lost property tax revenue is set to expire at the end of September.
As Feds Feel Heat Over Colorado Toxic Mine Mess, Tourist Towns Seek Superfund Solution
Local official: “We’re thinking big here; we’re not thinking small, because this is a problem that America has, period.”
Colorado's Tax-Free Holiday for Marijuana Sales; N.Y.C.’s Big Pre-K Enrollment Numbers
Also: A big oil win in Sacramento and Phoenix electronic billboards target freeway shooter.
As Legal Marijuana Expands, States Struggle With Drugged Driving
As more states make medical and recreational marijuana use legal, they increasingly are grappling with what constitutes DUID, or driving under the influence of drugs, and how to detect and prosecute it.
Town Administrator in Colorado an 'Optimist’ in Wake of Gold King Mine Disaster
But Bill Gardner says blaming the EPA for this month's toxic spill distracts from finding real long-term solutions for mine waste.
In 3 States, an Overwhelming Response to New Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
In California, Colorado and Connecticut, more than 500,000 licenses have been issued to applicants with no proof of U.S. residency. “This issue is dynamic and gaining traction,” says one expert.
State Officials Jump on EPA After Toxic Spill; Alaska’s Texas Influx
Also: New free feature at the Minnesota State Fair and taxi medallion compensation?
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