Why lawmakers have been eyeing Colorado’s $2B in ‘unclaimed property’
Purplish takes a trip inside the treasure vault at the State Capitol.
As GOP Rep. Gabe Evans seeks reelection, he’ll have to contend with his voters’ complex views on immigration
Even many voters who support President Trump question the lengths his administration is going to to remove people from the country.
Federal magistrate hears arguments over whether to free former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters while she appeals state conviction
Peters’ team says she was denied bond to keep her from speaking out, but the magistrate appeared skeptical of whether he could order her release.
‘It gives them a path’: Rep. Gabe Evans says The Dignity Act will bring reform and opportunity to immigration policies
The Congressman also answers questions about ICE arrests, international aid and the state budget.
What Republicans’ ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ means for Colorado
Now that lawmakers in D.C. are done, lawmakers in Colorado’s Capitol will have to figure out how to absorb its many cuts and changes.
Democratic state Sen. Jessie Danielson enters Secretary of State’s race
Early in her legislative career, Danielson helped Colorado move to all-mail ballots, now she wants to oversee the entire election system.
One big beautiful special session? Colorado lawmakers still aren’t sure
The Republican budget law will have massive impacts on the state’s finances.
State to look for ways to ease industries’ pain from tariffs
Colorado’s actions come as Democratic governors across the country look to highlight the impacts of President Trump’s trade policies.
Man arrested for firebombing election equipment in southwestern Colorado clerk’s office
The suspect had urged Archuleta County Commissioners to get rid of their Dominion Voting machines, citing discredited conspiracy theories.
Colorado’s forensics unit need more staff, and more independence, concludes outside audit
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation commissioned the report as it looks for ways to speed up evidence processing times and improve the labs’ operations.
Here are some of the new Colorado laws taking effect July 1
From concealed carry training to biometric privacy, the start of a new fiscal year also means some new state policies.
From health care for undocumented immigrants to AI regulations, Republicans want to use federal funding threats to change blue state policies
However, it looks like only some of their efforts will make it into the final version of the One Big Beautiful Bill.
Colorado has been expanding some of its privacy protections, but how do they work, and who qualifies?
From confidential voters to protected persons — these are some of the ways the state allows people to keep their information out of the public record.
Why is Douglas County so worked up about home rule?
For the first time in 50 years, a Colorado county will vote on going home rule — but there’s a lot of debate about what that really means.
Douglas County voters decide Tuesday on home rule. What they could get from it is up for debate
County commissioners say home rule will give Douglas County more independence from a Democratic-controlled statehouse. But critics question the motives behind the effort.
Defamation trial against MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell now in the hands of the jury
In closing statements, Lindell’s attorneys attacked a ‘Ministry of Truth’ silencing claims of election fraud, while lawyers for the man suing him described a life ‘put through hell’ by election rigging allegations.
