Much of the 2019 legislative session will focus on the revival of business-aimed bills that have died in the past two years, dealing with subjects from paid family leave to oil/gas regulation to the ability of local governments to increase the minimum wage. But this week, the Colorado Senate will begin debate on a topic that has hung over the Legislature for the past two decades since Republicans first attacked the issue under former Gov. Bill Owens - caps on damages awarded in lawsuits. And the first effort in this area is coming from the No. 2 Democrats in each chamber, Senate Majority Leader Steve Fenberg of Boulder and House Majority Leader Alec Garnett of Denver. 

The Denver teachers union strike started this morning after negotiations with the school district broke down over the weekend. So what is the strike all about? The union opposes the bonus and incentive system that rewards teachers for teaching in high-poverty schools. Instead, they want to redistribute the incentives to all teachers' pay. 

Transportation options and carefully planned development were both driving forces in Kiewit Corp.'s decision to create a regional office in Lone Tree, according to government leaders. "We are attracting top-tier businesses," Lone Tree Mayor Jackie Millet said. The Omaha, Nebraska-based Fortune 500 construction and engineering company announced on its new office near the Charles Schwab campus and Sky Ridge Medical Center Thursday. 

Last week was the NASA Day of Remembrance, an opportunity for Americans everywhere to reflect on the service of the men and women of NASA who helped lead our nation into the heavens and never came home. We are inspired by all those who have dedicated their time and talent to exploring the universe, discovering the mysteries of creation, and pushing the boundaries of human potential. But on this occasion, we pay special tribute to the heroic sacrifice of those who have lost their lives throughout our ascent into the starts.