How Colorado’s congressmembers voted on the stopgap measure to avert a shutdown
‘Funding the government is a basic responsibility of Congress.’
Colorado got the Space Command Headquarters. But Alabama isn’t done fighting for it
Alabama lawmakers accused the Biden administration of prioritizing politics in their decision to permanently keep the command in Colorado.
What the impending government shutdown means for Coloradans
From National Parks to federal workers, if Congress fails to fund the government by this weekend, a shutdown could have wide ranging impacts in Colorado.
Marjiuana banking bill advances in the Senate
After years of waiting, a cannabis banking bill advances in the Senate
Biden revives the Climate Corps, a New Deal idea to prepare young workers for green energy and resilience jobs
The White House said the program will employ more than 20,000 young adults to build trails, plant trees, help install solar panels and other work.
When it comes to how old is too old for Congress, Colorado’s lawmakers believe voters should be the judge
A mandatory retirement age is a non-starter, but some are open to the idea of term limits.
As shutdown looms, Colorado’s members of Congress wonder whether there’s a way out
“This is not the way to lead a country.”
From ‘logical next step’ to ‘a scam’ — Colorado’s lawmakers react to Biden impeachment inquiry
The announcement that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy would open an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden divided Colorado’s delegation.
Federal fish conservation programs have found success in Western Colorado, but they’re swimming upstream in Congress this year
The recovery effort has saved many fish and won over many fans in 30 years.
GOP state Rep. Gabe Evans joins contest to challenge Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo
The contest for Colorado’s closely divided eighth congressional district is already attracting lots of national attention.
Some areas of Colorado still don’t have high-speed internet, but new funding could change that
The state is getting over $800 million to implement broadband infrastructure. But money is only one part of the challenge to bring fast internet to Coloradans.
Who’s running for Lauren Boebert’s seat in 2024?
The Republican congresswoman stunned many by announcing she would seek reelection to Congress in a different part of the state, leaving the race for the third district wide open.
From tax credits to a new age limit for firearm purchases, here are new Colorado laws starting this week
Some are regional or issue-specific, but others could affect everyone.
Trump indictment gets mixed reaction from Colorado lawmakers
For the most part, lawmakers were divided along party lines when it came to the third indictment against the former president.
Colorado Springs will remain the home for US Space Command headquarters
The decision comes after months of speculation over whether the headquarters would stay in Colorado or move to Alabama.
$100 million coming to Arkansas Valley project to continue pipeline work to bring clean water to southeastern Colorado
On Thursday, the Interior Department announced $100 million to continue construction of the water delivery project that has been six decades in the making and finally broke ground in April.
