The owners of a new lobbying firm are working to use their bipartisan backgrounds to support small businesses across local, state, and federal levels. Matt La Crue, a Democrat, and Ellie Reynolds, a Republican, say their political differences allow them to do better work for clients through … Continue Reading Purple Label, a new lobbying firm, bridges political divides to support small businesses
The American Legislative Exchange Council, a nonprofit organization with significant influence on American policies, is holding its annual meeting this week at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Denver. Continue Reading American Legislative Exchange Council hosts annual meeting in Denver
A ballot initiative to reduce property tax assessment rates has received enough signatures to qualify for the November 2024 ballot, its sponsors announced Tuesday. Continue Reading Signatures submitted to add Colorado property tax initiative to November ballot
Chad Reznicek knows all too well the stigma surrounding mental health in rural Colorado. Continue Reading Colorado's rural communities struggle with mental health care access — and stigma | COVER
Colorado's elected officials and political leaders react to President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection bid and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris. Continue Reading Colorado political figures react to Biden's decision to end reelection bid, endorse Harris
Colorado State Rep. Jennifer Parenti announced on Friday that she is halting her reelection bid in House District 19, which covers parts of Boulder and Weld counties. In the letter announcing her departure, Parenti cited the prevalence of "personal agendas and special interests" in the legis… Continue Reading Colorado State Rep. Jennifer Parenti drops reelection bid, cites 'personal agendas and special interests' in legislature
Six new affordable housing projects have been preliminarily approved for funding, the Office of Economic Development and International Trade and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority announced Wednesday. Continue Reading 6 housing projects to get $39 million from Colorado's Proposition 123
A political nonprofit that aided in Gov. Jared Polis's transition as Colorado's chief executive shortly after his 2018 election has admitted to violating Colorado’s campaign finance laws and is on the hook for thousands of dollars in fines. Continue Reading Nonprofit that aided Polis' transition team violated campaign finance laws
Leading Colorado Republicans and delegates to the party's national convention applauded former President Donald Trump's nomination of Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate Monday, with some lauding the choice of the 39-year-old author as evidence Trump is empowering a new generation of Repu… Continue Reading Colorado Republicans praise Trump's pick of 'young, dynamic' JD Vance as his running mate
Colorado Democratic lawmaker Steven Woodrow deleted his X account after tweeting that the "last thing America needed was sympathy for the devil" following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump on Saturday. Woodrow faced backlash from both Republicans and members of his own party. Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert blamed President Joe Biden and pointed to the "rhetoric from the left" as responsible for the shooting. Colorado's elected leaders condemned the assassination attempt and expressed their support for Trump's recovery. Continue Reading Colorado Democrat faces backlash, deletes X account over Trump shooting tweet; Boebert blames Biden
Amid the often-polarizing debates over crime at the state Capitol, the officers and experts who actually deal with criminal cases on a daily basis argued that to judge Colorado based on whether it is “soft” or “hard” entirely misses the point. Continue Reading 'Tough' or 'soft' on crime? That framing misses the point, experts say | COVER
U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen, a Lakewood Democrat, on Friday called on Joe Biden to "pass the torch" to another candidate, becoming the first member of Colorado's congressional delegation to declare the president should drop his reelection bid. Continue Reading Colorado Democrat Brittany Pettersen says it's time for Joe Biden to 'pass the torch'
Rival factions of the Colorado Republican Party have scheduled separate meetings a week apart in different corners of the state later this month to consider whether to remove Dave Williams as the state party's chairman, though the meeting set by Williams' allies is only planned to last long … Continue Reading Divided Colorado Republicans plan dueling meetings to decide whether Dave Williams remains party chair
A legislative ethics panel found that Sen. Faith Winter failed to uphold Senate ethics standards when she appeared intoxicated at a Northglenn City Council meeting on April 3. Continue Reading Colorado Sen. Faith Winter violated ethics policy for appearing intoxicated but won't face censure
About 112,000 Colorado residents last year received publicly funded community mental health services. Continue Reading Behavioral Health Administration launches data hub to monitor Colorado mental health progress
Two Colorado Springs organizations are among a group of plaintiffs across Colorado who on Tuesday filed a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn a new state law they argue is unconstitutional and unfairly favors developers. Continue Reading Colorado Springs organizations file lawsuit to fight state law they say unfairly favors developers
The chief of Colorado Parks & Wildlife insisted that "non-lethal" means of managing wolves that kill livestock is crucial especially now that the two wolves brought to Colorado have a pup. Continue Reading With new wolf pup — or pups — Colorado wildlife director insists on non-lethal response to livestock killings
Rep. Tim Hernandez, D-Denver, effectively blamed the "system" in his primary election loss, rather than his campaign's own failures or his actions that made him among the most controversial legislators at the state Capitol soon after his appointment to his seat. Continue Reading 'I'm not going anywhere': Rep. Tim Hernandez posts statement on X following primary loss
Several bills that were passed during the 2024 legislative session and signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis will take effect on July 1. Continue Reading New laws set to take effect on July 1, including gun restrictions and housing regulations
In nearly every case, the winners were clear as soon as the first batch of primary vote totals were posted soon after polls closed Tuesday in Colorado's primary election. Continue Reading 'A good night for the adults in the room': 5 takeaways from Colorado's 2024 primary election
Jacque Phillips has unseated incumbent Rep. Julia Marvin in House District 31's Democratic primary, securing 55% of the vote. Continue Reading Jacque Phillips defeats incumbent Rep. Julia Marvin in HD31 Democratic Primary
Aurora-based defense attorney Michael Carter is leading Bryan Lindstrom in the Democratic Primary race for House District 36, according to the early, unofficial tally of ballots on Tuesday night. Continue Reading Michael Carter beats Bryan Lindstrom in state House District 36 race
Highlands Ranch resident Matt Burcham is leading Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas in the Republican primary race for House District 43, according to the early, unofficial tally of ballots on Tuesday night. Continue Reading Matt Burcham defeats Lora Thomas in 43 House District primary
An independent expenditure committee tied to former DaVita CEO Kent Thiry has invested $1.08 million in state House and Senate races in the past few days, backing more moderate Democrats and Republicans in a dozen races. Continue Reading Independent expenditure committee invests $1 million in Colorado primary races
Friends and colleagues of Sen. Faith Winter, D-Westminster, argued that a culture that normalizes alcoholism at the state Capitol is a contributing factor to the legislator's behavior at a Northglenn City Council meeting in April, which is now the subject of an ethics complaint. Continue Reading Capitol's alcohol culture under scrutiny in Sen. Faith Winter's ethics investigation
The latest revenue forecast for Colorado's state government reflected the effects of some of the 30 laws approved this year that changed tax policy, resulting in less revenue for state operations and decreased Taxpayer's Bill of Rights refunds to residents. Continue Reading Colorado to see 'enormous decrease' in revenue, less TABOR refunds because of new tax laws
A Republican candidate who is running the Colorado state Senate faced tax liens and owed $40,000 in child support. Continue Reading Colorado Senate candidate owed child support, faced tax liens, registered to vote in 2 states at the same time
A Senate panel on Thursday decided to investigate the actions of a legislator accused of showing up intoxicated at a city council meeting in her district. Continue Reading Colorado ethics panel finds probable cause to investigate lawmaker accused of intoxication
When talking about campaign fundraising, one expression often heard in political circles is "spend it to the end." Continue Reading Elisabeth Epps is raising but not spending money, campaign finance report shows
Gov. Jared Polis has signed into law what supporters have billed as a first of its kind "Bill of Rights" in the country for K-12 students who have run into some trouble with the law. Continue Reading Colorado becomes first to introduce 'Bill of Rights' for students involved in criminal justice system
A division within the Secretary of State's office determined that a pro-wolf advocate who lobbied state lawmakers during the 2024 session violated the state's lobbying laws. Continue Reading Colorado Secretary of State finds pro-wolf advocate engaged in illegal lobbying during 2024 legislative session
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday vowed to revise a new law on artificial intelligence amid worries by businesses that, contrary to its goals, the legislation would stifle innovation without resolving the problems it sought to remedy. Continue Reading Colorado governor, attorney general vow to revise recently-enacted AI law
As the Colorado Supreme Court sits down on Monday to decide whether defendants convicted of felony murder prior to 2021 should receive new sentences less severe than life without the possibility of parole, a key legislative change will play a prominent role in the legal analysis. Continue Reading As Colorado Supreme Court weighs life without parole for felony murder, ex-lawmaker casts doubt on state's argument
A state Senate ethics panel on Tuesday began its probe into the ethics complaint requested by the Northglenn City Council and lodged against Sen. Faith Winter, D-Westminster, over allegations of alcoholism. Continue Reading Colorado Senate ethics committee begins probe into alcoholism complaint against Sen. Faith Winter
The flow of the Colorado River past Xcel’s Shoshone power plant just east of Glenwood Springs is running at around 12,000 cubic feet per second this week. If that sounds like a lot, it is. Continue Reading Colorado River coalition gains funding to purchase of 1 million acre-feet of Shoshone water rights
Gov. Polis endorses Sean Camacho in House District 6 primary, adding to a list of endorsements from elected leaders and organizations. Continue Reading Jared Polis endorses Denver attorney Sean Camacho in House District 6 primary
The Denver Republican Party says it's time for Colorado GOP Chairman Dave Williams to go. Continue Reading Denver Republican Party calls for 'resignation or removal' of Colorado GOP Chairman Dave Williams
A Colorado political action group focused on gun issues has withdrawn its endorsement of a state House candidate after discovering several tweets it says contradicted his responses to a candidate questionnaire. Continue Reading Colorado Ceasefire pulls endorsement of Aurora candidate over 'inconsistent' tweets about guns
One of two Republican candidates in Douglas County's Senate District 2 has a lengthy criminal and civil court case history, beginning in 1988 and continuing until 2022, Colorado Politics has learned. Continue Reading Republican primary candidate for Colorado state Senate has lengthy criminal, civil court record
An unprecedented public appearance by six of the seven commissioners who are negotiating the future of the Colorado River revealed how divided they are on solutions, and just as importantly, where they agree. Continue Reading Colorado River states clash over management, future of reservoirs
Michael DiManna, Republican candidate for Denver's House District 2, rejects GOP's anti-LGBTQ stance and calls on other endorsed candidates to do the same. Continue Reading Another Denver Republican rejects Colorado GOP's endorsement over party's anti-LGBTQ email
The latest campaign finance reports filed with the Secretary of State show hot fundraising for several primary races for the state House and Senate. Continue Reading Competitive primary races in Colorado House and Senate races see hot fundraising
Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday signed a new law at the Red Rocks Amphitheater, saying it will help protect concertgoers and other entertainment enthusiasts from ticket scam sales. Continue Reading Colorado Governor Jared Polis signs law to protect concertgoers from ticket scams
An ethics committee has been convened to consider a complaint against state Sen. Faith Winter, D-Westminster. Continue Reading Ethics committee to review complaint against Colorado senator accused of intoxication
A state program that provides young people mental health services will continue, as Gov. Jared Polis and the state legislature have made preserving it a priority in the last two sessions. Continue Reading Colorado makes I Matter program permanent, offering free therapy sessions for youth
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has announced a focus on investing housing money into modular and manufactured housing projects in 2023. The state aims to invest in Colorado-based companies to keep the cost of modular homes reasonable, as many are manufactured out of state. The state has already invested $38 million in loans to eight developers who will build more than 4,700 modular homes annually. The state will manage 60% of next year's money while the Department of Local Affairs will manage the remaining 40%. The funding will be split among multiple agencies, including the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade and the Colorado Housing and Financing Authority. Continue Reading Colorado prioritizes modular housing projects with Proposition 123 money in 2025
Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill on Tuesday establishing a statewide racial equity study to "determine and make recommendations related to any historic and ongoing effects of slavery and subsequent systemic racism" on Black Coloradans as a result of state actions. Continue Reading Gov. Jared Polis signs bill to establish Black Coloradan Racial Equity Commission
Colorado recently became the first state in the nation to pass a law requiring county jails and detention centers to create makeshift polling locations for those being held but have not yet been convicted to vote in person during general elections. Continue Reading Colorado sets precedent with in-person voting requirement in jails for general elections
Donald Trump on Monday endorsed Republican Gabe Evans in Colorado's battleground 8th Congressional District, where the state lawmaker is running in a primary against a candidate endorsed by the state GOP. Continue Reading Donald Trump endorses Republican Gabe Evans in Colorado's battleground 8th Congressional District
County clerks start sending primary election ballots in the mail to Colorado voters on Monday, kicking off three weeks of voting to designate Republican and Democratic nominees to the November ballot in contested congressional, legislative and local races. Continue Reading Colorado's primary election ballots start going out to voters today
