As Diane Mitsch Bush and Lauren Boebert Compete In Colorado’s 3rd District, Here’s What Former Reps Say It Takes To Win
While District 3 leans conservative, its largest voting block is unaffiliated voters.
By Caitlyn Kim
Purplish Returns: The Election Season
CPR’s Public Affairs team is back with your weekly dive into the upcoming election: the big races and the big issues, what we’re hearing from candidates — and voters, and the moments that make us go wait… what? It’s all here in the new season of Purplish.
Small Business Owners Urge Senate To Move On Bennet’s RESTART Relief Bill
“This is the support small businesses need to stay afloat through the end of the year, into 2021,” Sen. Michael Bennet said of his bill.
By Caitlyn Kim
‘Targeted’ Or ‘Emaciated’ — Senate Republicans Release Skinny Coronavirus Relief Package
The bill would spend around $500 million on schools, testing, and unemployment assistance, among other things. But it leaves out many of Democrats’ priorities, including another round of state and local aid.
By Caitlyn Kim
The 3rd Congressional Is A Huge, Contrasting Cross Section Of Colorado. Now It’s Up To Boebert Or Mitsch Bush To Win Over Voters
Republican Lauren Boebert and Democrat Diane Mitsch Bush are campaigning hard to win voters across the 3rd District. Which of them wins will depend on how well they can connect across this vast, and varied, district.
By Caitlyn Kim
Debates Are A Sticking Point For Lauren Boebert And Diane Mitsch Bush In Race For Colorado’s 3rd District
With just over two months until Election Day, no debates have been agreed to yet in this closely watched race.
By Caitlyn Kim
The Race Is On: Colorado’s 3rd District Candidates Stump From Pickup Trucks And Through Computer Screens
The race to represent the Western Slope and Southern Colorado in Congress is getting national attention, after political newcomer Lauren Boebert pulled off an upset victory in the Republican primary.
By Caitlyn Kim
In Small Town Wellington, Frustration With Congress Stretches Across Main Street And Party Lines
Last year, the Larimer County town was growing as people moved from nearby Fort Collins. This year, the story’s a bit different, and the coronavirus pandemic has left scars.
By Caitlyn Kim
White House To Pull Controversial Nominee For Bureau Of Land Management
William Perry Pendley has drawn criticism for his past support for the sale of public lands and questioning of climate change.
By Caitlyn Kim
After Trump Indicated He Opposes USPS Funding, Colorado Secretary Of State Touts Secure Mail Voting System
Jena Griswald plans on adding an additional 100 ballot drop boxes by Election Day to help protect Colorado against potential Postal Service slowdowns
By Caitlyn Kim
Colorado Congressional Dems Argue The Census Count Shouldn’t End Early
The Census Bureau announced in early August that it would end its counting operation a month early citing the coronavirus pandemic.
By Caitlyn Kim
Much-Needed Coronavirus Relief Or Presidential Overreach? Colorado Congressmembers Split On Trump Executive Orders
One of President Donald Trump’s orders would extend federal unemployment aid at $400 a week until Dec. 6 or until the money runs out.
By Caitlyn Kim
Colorado Governments Still Have A Lot Of Coronavirus Aid In The Bank — But They Say It’s Mostly Spoken For
Additional state and local aid is a major point of contention in this latest round of coronavirus aid negotiations between Republicans and Democrats.
By Caitlyn Kim
With No Deal in Sight, Senators Leave Town As Another Coronavirus Aid Program Lapses
The chamber is not adjourning for the scheduled August recess. But with no timeline for a vote on another coronavirus aid package, most Senators, like their House colleagues, will wait out the negotiations at home.
By Caitlyn Kim
You Know Ken Buck, The Republican Colorado Congressman. Now Meet Ken Buck, The US Capitol History Buff
The Colorado Republican representative co-wrote a new book, “Capitol of Freedom: Restoring American Greatness,” that will be out next week.
By Caitlyn Kim
Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits Are ‘At A Cliff,’ But US Senators Can’t Find Common Ground
The extra $600 unemployment payment expires on Friday. Last week, eviction moratoriums also expired. And next week the Paycheck Protection Program ends.
By Caitlyn Kim