Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler and Colorado Attorney General John Suthers warned Coloradans today on how to avoid charity scams in the wake of the recent Midwest storms. Both officials urged Coloradans to be wary of unregistered charities or other entities looking to use the deadly storms to scam consumers.

“Coloradans will no doubt want to help—we want to make sure their help makes it to the right place,” Gessler said.  “Anyone considering donating should check the charity on my office’s website, to be sure the money is going to an established, legitimate charity.  Our website contains charity reports that can shed light on how the charity is managed and how your donation will be spent.” 

House lawmakers moved forward with a proposal allowing Coloradoans with overdue taxes to pay what they owe without facing fees, fines or interest.

              The House approved the bill on a voice vote Tuesday, setting up a final vote for approval on Wednesday. The measure would set up a "tax amnesty" period of two months this fall for taxpayers with overdue taxes.

Colorado labor officials say the state unemployment rate dipped to 9.2 percent in March, as employers added about 500 nonfarm payroll jobs over the month.

The unemployment rate was 9.3 percent in February.

The state labor department said Tuesday that Coloradans are earning slightly more per hour and working slightly more hours per week than a year ago.