From brush clearing to thorny issues, Rep. Joe Neguse tries a new twist on the town hall
The congressman says his ‘service town halls’ use volunteering to take down the temperature on political conversations.
Bennet and Hickenlooper help pass Democrats’ climate, health and tax bill
Bennet negotiated $4 billion to fight drought, Hickenlooper pushed for a 1% excise tax on corporations’ stock buybacks
By Caitlyn Kim
Michael Bennet plays key role in adding $4 billion to fight drought in the West
Bennet at one point said he would not vote for the bill if drought provisions included didn’t work for the Upper Basin of the Colorado River. In the evenly divided Senate, all Democrats will have to support the reconciliation bill in order for it to pass.
By Caitlyn Kim
Joe O’Dea says he hopes Trump doesn’t run for President
“I hope he doesn’t run. I don’t want to see him as president again,” the GOP Senate candidate told a talk radio host.
By Caitlyn Kim
An idea from Hickenlooper helped Democrats reach deal with Sinema on climate and tax bill
Sen. Hickenlooper is getting credit for proposing a one-percent excise tax to offset changes required by the Arizona Senator.
By Caitlyn Kim
Threats against election workers bring head of Colorado’s clerks association to Congress
In a cavernous, wood-paneled Senate hearing room, Matt Crane testified in front of the judiciary committee Wednesday about the threats facing election workers in Colorado.
National GOP dollars are starting to flow into Colorado as Senate Republicans gear up to try and oust Michael Bennet
The first salvo of ads attempt to link Bennet with President Joe Biden.
U.S. House passes Neguse-backed wildfire and drought bill addressing firefighter pay, forest health and recovery dollars
Republicans generally opposed the package, arguing many of its provisions are counterproductive.
By Caitlyn Kim
Congressional baseball game’s “designated heckler” Ed Perlmutter takes his last swings before retirement
Perlmutter, who’s retiring from Congress this year, says the game is an important place to build bipartisan friendships
By Caitlyn Kim
Rep. Ken Buck is trying to prevent Colorado from expanding health care access to undocumented residents
And it’s not the first time Buck has pushed back against state policies that cover services for the undocumented population.
By Caitlyn Kim
The Biden administration is requesting more money to address the overdose epidemic in Colorado and across the country
Biden’s budget request included a $3.2 billion increase for drug control, with a focus on prevention, treatment and recovery infrastructure.
By Caitlyn Kim
Rep. Lauren Boebert has yet to file defamation suit over claims by American Muckrakers PAC
Boebert originally said she would take legal action over “false and derogatory” claims the PAC made against her in the run up to the June 28 primary.
By Caitlyn Kim
Documents provide details on Democrats’ efforts to influence Republican primary in Colorado
The unsuccessful effort sought to boost conservative state Rep. Ron Hanks over businessman Joe O’Dea in the Republican U.S. Senate primary.
As CORE Act stalls, supporters continue to hope the Colorado land legislation will become law someday
The Colorado Outdoor and Recreation Economy Act includes four measures that would protect over 400,000 acres in Colorado through new wilderness, recreation and conservation areas.
By Caitlyn Kim
More Colorado households could be eligible for affordable internet under bipartisan infrastructure law
According to the Biden Administration, 150,702 households in Colorado have enrolled in the American Connectivity Program.
By Caitlyn Kim
U.S. House of Representatives passes Pentagon package, includes multiple Colorado-focused amendments
All of Colorado’s Congressional Democrats voted for the package along with GOP Representative Doug Lamborn. Buck and Boebert voted no.
By Caitlyn Kim