Firestone Survivor On Proposed Oil and Gas Legislation: ‘This Is Personal For Me’
Erin Martinez lost her brother and her husband in the Firestone home explosion nearly two years ago. Now she’s speaking out in favor of new oil and gas reforms.
He’s In: Hickenlooper Launches Presidential Bid With A Focus On Colorado’s Successes
Hickenlooper released a campaign launch video Monday, making the pitch that Washington, D.C. needs dreamers who can get things done.
Polis, Dems Plan To Add Health Focus, More Local Control To Oil And Gas Regs
Many Republicans fear these new proposals could drive up costs for the energy industry and push them to invest outside of Colorado.
Law Enforcement Support Is Split As Colorado’s ‘Red Flag’ Gun Bill Advances
It was a 7-4 party-line vote to advance the bill to the House Appropriations Committee.
Crow Sends DHS Letter Over ‘Serious Concerns’ With Aurora ICE Facility Expansion
The company behind the Aurora ICE detention center recently opened an annex that increased overall capacity nearly 40 percent.
Political Pressure, Legal Threats Stall Hopes For Denver’s Safe Injection Site
Some Republicans were never sold on the concept of a safe injection site. Their belief was that it would make the problem worse and enable more drug use.
Rep. Brianna Titone Sees Her First Year As A Balance Between Her District And Her Identity
“The last thing I want people to do is, is pigeonhole me to have an agenda to help myself,” Titone said.
Colorado Dems Introduce ‘Red Flag’ Gun Bill On 1st Anniversary Of Parkland Shooting
While similar, Democratic House Majority Leader Alec Garnett said the new bill won’t be a carbon copy of the proposal that failed in 2018.
After Years Of Simmering Tug-Of-War, Colorado Dems Eye Action On Oil And Gas
Democratic Speaker of the House KC Becker from Boulder said her party doesn’t want to put the industry out of business, but now that they’re in charge they’re ready to move things forward.
PHOTOS: Lawmakers Celebrate The Military, Honor Trans Members For The First Time
Military Appreciation Day is an annual tradition at the state Capitol.
Colorado Comprehensive Sex Ed Bill Advances After Combative, Explicit Testimony
The hearing was held in the capitol’s largest committee room and even then the crowd filled four overflow rooms.
‘Kill Committees’ Aren’t Expected To Be Their Usual Graveyards Under New Dem Majority
A no-kill committee policy could mean Democrats in swing seats may have to take some politically risky votes.
Legendary NPR Reporter Howard Berkes To Retire Following Black Lung Investigation
Berkes’ voice was commonly heard on Colorado airwaves.
Colorado’s History Of Women In Politics Marks Another Milestone: A House Majority
In 1894, Colorado elected the nation’s first female state lawmakers in three Republican women. However, these days the gender gains mostly happen on the other side of the aisle.
Polis Sets The Budget Line For Free Full-Day Kindergarten: $227 Million
The promise of affordable early childhood education was one of Colorado’s new governor’s biggest campaign pledges.
Jared Polis Takes The Reins As Colorado’s 43rd Governor
Polis is the country’s first openly gay man to be elected as any state’s top executive.