During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to local governments, including the powers and duties of local governments and matters related to special and local improvement districts, community revitalization, procurement, the limited gaming...

This memorandum provides an overview of housing assistance programs and resources offered by federal, state, and local governments and nonprofit agencies throughout Colorado during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

This issue brief focuses on additional strategies that local governments and communities in Colorado are using to meet the housing needs of residents. 

Interactions between landlords and tenants,  funding related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and construction were major topics during the 2020 legislative session.

Community choice energy (CCE) is an alternative to the investor-owned utility energy supply system that allows local entities to aggregate individual customers within a defined service area and secure alternative energy suppliers on their behalf.  The primary goals of CCEs have been to lower...

This memorandum describes how some states find new ways to share cybersecurity knowledge and resources with their local governments to improve the state’s overall cybersecurity posture.

This issue brief provides background information on mobile homes and an overview of the Mobile Home Park Act, including recent changes to the law with regard to county ordinances, registrations, the dispute resolution and enforcement program, and evictions.

This issue brief provides an overview of Regional Accountable Entities, organizations responsible for coordinating the physical and behavioral health care of the state’s Medicaid members.

Laws passed during the 2019 session related to local government addressed a number of topics.  This summary provides an overview of legislation concerning safety, county operations, special districts, property rights, business owners, and emergency service providers.

This handbook is intended to serve as a resource guide on the role and responsibilities of local governments, including counties, municipalities, special districts, and school districts.

During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a variety of measures related to local government. These topics were wide-ranging and encompassed special districts, local taxes, and intergovernmental agreements and contracts. Peace officer status, nonprofit boards, and...