Gov. Polis is a lame duck. What does that mean for Colorado politics and policy?
Democratic Gov. Jared Polis has a few months to get his final legislative goals done. He’s also navigating the Trump administration, which seems bent on punishing Colorado.
State budget committee rejects request for more prison beds until DOC provides more complete plan
The Department of Corrections requested ongoing funding in the budget for 788 state prison beds to the tune of $2.4 million
Gov. Polis looks back on two terms, and ahead to one last session in his final State of the State
He reveled in his accomplishments, criticized the Trump administration and looked for common ground with Republicans.
Climate threats lead to huge jumps in Colorado home insurance rates, and the state is seeking solutions
By one account, average rates in the state jumped 65% in five years
Colorado begins another legislative session with more desires than money to spend
Property insurance rates, paying for Medicaid are among the topics they will tackle
Colorado lawmakers have a big budget and policy agenda. First they’ll have to navigate interpersonal issues.
Ethics complaints. Gov. Jared Polis’ final year. New leaders. A lawmaker who died in November. The legislature has a lot to navigate in 2026 beyond its policy agenda.
Get ready for a new legislative session under Colorado’s Gold Dome
From another big budget shortfall to unsettled business over artificial intelligence to other pressing policy issues, like housing, the environment and surveillance, the 2026 legislative session kicks off in less […]
State expands suit against Trump administration to account for new threats
President Donald Trump has not been shy about his anger at Colorado leaders
Protection for bison, renters and more. Here are some of the new laws going into effect January 1
Colorado has about 20 new laws taking effect on January 1, everything from protecting wild bison to streamlining marijuana regulations.
For this prominent Democrat, it’s family first, but policy disagreements linger with sons
Rep. Monica Duran, one of the state’s top Democratic legislators, is surrounded by conservatives at home.
FEMA denies Colorado disaster declaration requests
The state put in Major Disaster declaration requests for the Lee and Elk fires, as well as flooding in the southwestern part of the state. Colorado is appealing the decision.
State senator had been drinking before crash that took her life
An investigation determined Faith Winter was at fault in that crash
In a major change in cannabis policy that could impact Colorado’s industry, president directs DOJ to ease regulations
Reclassifying the drug to a Schedule III drug puts it on par with Tylenol with codeine and opens the doors for Colorado research.
First lodgepoles, now ponderosas, Colorado is fighting beetles on multiple fronts
The forest-wrecking insects are making a mark on the Front Range.
Trump cites Colorado in new executive order banning states from creating ‘cumbersome’ AI laws
Colorado’s state law, passed in 2024, seeks to prevent discrimination in the AI systems that businesses and governments use in making key decisions, such as hiring, education and banking.
Colorado’s homeowner’s insurance on shaky ground
As climate disasters increase, homeowners face rising premiums, less choice and availability, and losing coverage altogether.
