A power struggle over the El Paso County GOP is boiling over into a lawsuit and special meeting
This all comes as the GOP is struggling to regain its footing in Colorado after major losses in the last few election cycles.
Lawmakers may consider an array of gun-control measures
There seems to be momentum behind gun-control measures at the statehouse this session. Lawmakers may consider a ban on so-called assault weapons and expansion of the “red flag” law that allows temporary confiscation of firearms from people who pose a threat. They may also look at imposing a waiting period and setting a minimum age for some gun purchases.
‘The temperature has gone down a little bit’: Colorado’s clerks hope they’ve turned a corner on election disinformation
At their annual conference, local election officials said they will continue to work to win over doubters.
The Polis Agenda
In the first State of the State speech of his second term, Gov. Polis picked a big fight with local governments, while saying little on a major priority for many in his party.
Gov. Jared Polis makes housing a top priority in the first State of the State address of his second term
He enters the next four years in a position of strength with Democrats holding a historically large majority in the state legislature.
The legislature is back: what do they want to do?
State lawmakers have returned to session in Denver. We cover a bit of DC-style drama on opening day, and hear from congressional reporter Caitlyn Kim how the actual DC drama went down with the many, many Speaker votes.
A proposal from 3 Colorado Democratic lawmakers would ban ‘assault weapons’
If the bill is introduced, it would be the first time Colorado lawmakers have formally considered such a ban — raising an issue that is sure to inflame the legislature and even potentially divide some Democrats.
From a gig worker to educators and retired military, there are a ton of new lawmakers in the state legislature. Let’s meet 9 of them
When the General Assembly convened on Monday, nearly a third of its members were in new jobs.
With historic control, Democratic state lawmakers have gun reform and climate change top of mind this session
The legislature convenes Monday for a session that could see Colorado move further to the left on social and environmental issues.
Disposable bag fees, higher minimum wage and cage-free eggs: Colorado laws going into effect for 2023
Coloradans will see a myriad of changes to their paychecks, shopping habits and more in the new year.
Colorado’s economy is expected to continue growing in 2023 — slowly
State economists are also anticipating that inflation will cool next year.
No change in the result of the Lauren Boebert-Adam Frisch race after mandatory recount
Boebert lost three votes and Frisch picked up one. The final difference between the two was 546 votes.
Kelly Loving was ‘authentic and unapologetic’ and a mother to her community
Loving, a victim of the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs, was laid to rest by friends and family in her hometown of Batesville, Mississippi.
State Rep. Brianna Titone is working on a bill to protect families who come to Colorado for gender-affirming care
The legislation is in response to restrictions on care being contemplated in nearby states.
Long-time GOP state Sen. Bob Rankin resigns
Rankin has served as a conservative voice on the legislature’s powerful Joint Budget Committee.
Pueblo council considering whether to try to ban abortion providers from the city
The ordinance runs counter to a new state law barring local governments from restricting the procedure.