State budget delayed as legislators seek agreement on big-money items, budget cuts and Medicaid’s rising costs
The Joint Budget Committee needs more time to balance the state’s estimated $1.2 billion dollar shortfall.
Some Colorado cities plan to ignore new housing density laws
A local vs state battle has taken hold over how Colorado will grow. It’s a fight about local control and who gets to decide what’s best for Coloradans.
Jefferson County treasurer running to be Colorado’s next State Treasurer
Democrat Jerry DiTullio, former mayor of Wheat Ridge, said he wants to focus on transparency and accessibility.
Political organizer selected to replace Sonya Jaquez Lewis in state senate
Jaquez Lewis resigned from SD 17 earlier this session amid an ethics investigation and allegations of mistreating legislative aides.
State revenue picture brightens a little, but changes driven by Trump make everything uncertain
Forecasters also say there’s a lot of uncertainty on how international policy may impact state finances.
Retro license plates are a windfall for people with disabilities. Now lawmakers are eyeing that money
Colorado’s popular black plates are bringing in big bucks for people with disabilities. But that money could get swept up in the scramble to balance the budget.
Colorado lawmakers hit halftime at the State Capitol
With less than 60 days left to go and plenty of big, controversial bills still in play, it’s crunch time for state lawmakers.
Colorado calls DOJ interest in Tina Peters’ case a ‘grotesque attempt to weaponize the rule of law’
The state is asking a federal judge to deny the Justice Department’s effort to weigh in on the case of the former Mesa County clerk.
U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case challenging Colorado’s conversion therapy ban. Here’s what to know
The outcome of the case, expected in 2026, could either protect or roll back conversion therapy bans across the nation.
The human toll of Colorado’s sexual assault evidence backlog
It can take over a year to get DNA results in a sexual assault case. Lawmakers want that to change.
As DOJ looks into Tina Peters’ prosecution, Colorado officials field pleas from her supporters
Supporters are targeting state officials with an email campaign, while also calling on the Trump administration to take action.
Survivors share stories, struggles with investigation delays at CBI
Victims of sexual assault discussed the human toll behind the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s 1.5 year backlog in processing evidence.
Two statehouse Republicans enter Colorado governor’s race
State Senator Mark Baisley and Representative Scott Bottoms will try for the Republican nomination.
New bill sets out security requirements for ride share companies
Companies like Lyft and Uber would have to track and report violent incidents, and do more to ensure the person behind the wheel is really the registered driver.
Vacancy appointments get lots of lawmakers to the capitol. Is it time for a change?
Colorado takes a relatively cheap and fast approach for filling statehouse vacancies. What it’s not, is democratic.
Bill to give Ute tribal members free state parks access has other tribes with roots in Colorado asking to be included
The proposal has broad legislative support, but is dividing the Indigenous community.
