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Updated at 2:30 p.m.: The last bill among Democrats’ seven priority bills has been approved by a final vote in the Colorado House, wrapping up the legislature’s first special session in three years.

Following a vote to concur with the Senate’s changes to the bill that would create a task force to study property taxes and provide recommendations to the Colorado General Assembly, House representatives voted to approve HB23B-1003.

All bills will now head to the governor’s office for final signatures, and the special session has ended, mid-way through its fourth day — with the Senate adjourning last, at about 2:50 p.m.

Updated at 2:24 p.m.: The Colorado House resumed its work after Weinberg’s speech and passed the summer meal program bill with a vote of 44-16 on a mostly party-line vote, with some Republicans joining Democrats in approving the program for low-income families. That bill is now headed to the governor’s office.

Updated at 2:06 p.m.: Rep. Elisabeth Epps attempted again thi..

Here's what a spokesperson for the buyer and others had to say about the deal — and the trailblazing project that could come next.

In August, the City Council approved a new agreement intended to resolve stalled progress for the land along the west bank of the Arkansas River.

One official says the area could well become “the most important economic force in all of Prince George's County.”

Prior to going into real estate, one broker opened restaurants and the other worked as a pastry chef.

A downtown St. Louis office building has sold for $7 million less than what it last traded for nearly five years ago, a transaction that comes amid continued use of remote work and a gradual increase in central business district office vacancy.

For months, community organizers in Phoenix have been opposing millions in proposed incentives that the city of Glendale has offered the VAI Resort, which is currently under construction in the city's sports and entertainment district.

The Kansas City Council in late November could award $9 million to 10 projects recommended by the city's Housing Trust Fund advisory board. A total of 776 housing units would be built or preserved — the most around the fund's three rounds to date. The applications range from six to 194 residences built or preserved.

The housing market has cooled off nationally in 2023, but how has that affected prices in the most expensive local ZIP codes?

Updated at 12:47 p.m.: The Senate accepted the House’s amendments on the property tax relief bill and voted 23-12 to repass it, which means the bill will now head to Gov. Jared Polis’ desk. (Details on the bill and its impact are in the 11:10 a.m. update below.)

Updated at 12:42 p.m.: Colorado senators voted 20 to 15 to pass a bill creating a Colorado Commission on Property Taxes to explore long-term solutions that protect property owners and tenants from rising taxes and make recommendations to lawmakers.

The vote followed debate among lawmakers over who should be represented on the commission. Republicans objected to the inclusion of a teacher representative or an official from the Colorado Education Association. The commission, to made up of 19 members, will begin meetings in March and will include five county commissioners, four lawmakers and property owners from around Colorado.

Updated at 12:28 p.m.: A bill to refund taxpayers an equal amount of money on their 2023 tax returns..