July 18, 2025: Tip and overtime tax pause, other psychedelic that's legal now, Manitou Springs’ spring water

Will Colorado tax your overtime pay and tips, even with the federal pause? Then, it’s not just magic mushrooms — the state is reviewing another psychedelic substance for potential therapeutic use. Plus, go to the Colorado town where water tasting is taken seriously, whether it’s fizzy or not. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson and Mateo Schimpf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members . Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Molly Cruse reports on the state’s plans for taxing overtime wages and tips . CPR’s Stephanie Rivera shares the stories of Manitou Springs’ namesakes . Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita explains how the Renaissance Festival is changing its ticketing .