
Six Years In, Colorado’s Teacher Evaluation Program Has Changed The Performance Conversation
Based on 2014-15 school year data, 96 percent of teachers evaluated received a rating of effective or higher. Almost no school districts had any “ineffective” teachers.

Private Bills For The Relief Of Undocumented Immigrants Are Now A Trump Admin Target
In modern times, private bills are mostly used to help undocumented immigrants receive temporary stays while federal officials review their cases.

Feds Grant Stays For Sanctuary Immigrants Jeanette Vizguerra, Arturo Hernandez Garcia
Both Vizguerra and Garcia were granted stays by the Immigration Customs and Enforcement service until 2019.

Rep. Buck Backs Trump On Syria, Afghanistan, But Wants Tighter Defense Spending
The congressman, who represents northern and eastern Colorado, is also concerned the president’s proposed budget will grow defense at the expense of the national debt.

Sen. Cory Gardner Cites Disagreements With Trump On Trade, Travel Ban And Budget
Back in Colorado during Congressional recess, Sen. Cory Gardner updates his positions on a number of issues.

Rep. Mike Coffman: Medicaid Expansion Is Breaking The Bank
Coffman took questions for almost two hours on health care, the president’s tax returns and the environment.

Ex-State Treasurer Cary Kennedy Announces Run For Governor
Kennedy says her experience in managing state resources and her passion for public schools has prepared her for the job.

Rep. Perlmutter Announces Bid For Colorado Governor
The Jefferson County Democrat joins a growing field of candidates who want to replace Gov. John Hickenlooper next year.

George Brauchler Announces Run For Governor
Brauchler, perhaps best known recently as the prosecutor in the Aurora theater shooting trial, made the announcement early Wednesday.