Colorado’s Newest Congresswoman, Lauren Boebert, To Join Electoral College Objection
Boebert claims unspecified states made changes to their election laws that violated the U.S. Constitution.
A Familiar Face In Colorado Politics, Hickenlooper Is About To Become A Fresh Face On Capitol Hill
Former Gov. John Hickenlooper will walk into the U.S. Capitol a freshman senator, but a veteran politician.
How Colorado’s Delegation Voted On Congress’ $900B Coronavirus Relief Bill
While both Colorado senators voted for the package, the state’s representatives had a mixed record.
Veteran Suicides Remain High Above The National Rate. Congress Is Trying To Change That
The rates of suicide among those who’ve served continues to be much higher than the national average — 27.5 per 100,000 in 2018 for veterans compared to 18.2 per 100,000 in 2018 for non-veterans.
New Conservation Bill From Sen. Bennet Would Fund Wildfire Mitigation And River Clean-Ups, Create 2 Million Jobs
The Outdoor Restoration Force Act would set up a $60 billion fund to support more growth in industries like agriculture and outdoor recreation.
Rep. Scott Tipton Says He’ll ‘Miss The Clowns,’ But Not The Congressional Circus, After 10 Years In Office
The Republican lost his 2020 primary race to challenger Lauren Boebert, ending his hopes for a sixth term in Congress.
Cory Gardner Reminds Colleagues To Balance Principles And Practicality In Final Senate Address
Gardner said Senators need to stand firm on principle, but be ready to compromise on details, and to keep a clear eye on which is which.
From The Western Slope To Capitol Hill: Rep-Elect Lauren Boebert Prepares For Her New Job
The Western Slope Republican has spent the past few weeks in new member orientation, a rite of passage that is often their first real taste of being a member of Congress.
Congress Trying Again On Coronavirus Relief
Colorado’s members of Congress are following negotiations closely, and pushing for some of their priorities to be included.
The Women’s Suffrage Monument In DC Just Needs The President’s Signature To Become Reality
The Every Word We Utter Monument designed by Loveland sculptor Jane DeDecker passed the Senate on Thursday.
A Colorado Spruce’s Journey To Becoming The US Capitol Christmas Tree
This year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree came from the Western Slope of Colorado. Follow it along its journey.
Reps. Jason Crow And Joe Neguse Both Got First Term PhD Level Crash Courses In Governing
It’s been a steep learning curve and not all the lessons have been fun or encouraging.
Protections For 400,000 Acres Of Colorado Public Lands Are Closer To Becoming Law, But Roadblocks Remain
The CORE Act would increase protections on lands in the San Juan Mountains, Camp Hale and elsewhere in western Colorado.
BONUS EPISODE: Digesting Colorado’s Election Outcomes With Two Colorado Politics Insiders
Every election is a time of reckoning — a chance for the state to look at its choices and divisions and consider where things go from here. To begin that conversation, this final episode of the season turns to two guests with a deep understanding of the state’s politics and voters.
All Of Colorado’s Congressional Democrats Back Pelosi For Speaker — This Time
Pelosi’s leadership is under scrutiny after a bruising election season that saw her majority in the House diminish.
