The last of the chemical weapons stored at the US Army Depot in Pueblo are gone
During the past eight years, workers at the Pueblo site destroyed nearly 800,000 weapons filled with dangerous mustard gas. The stockpile had been kept in earth covered shelters there since the 1950s.
Boebert proposal to impeach Biden is getting pushback on both sides. Here’s why
The Western Slope congresswoman was trying to force a House vote, but the idea was not well received.
By Caitlyn Kim
With shortage of local labor, farmers and advocates want Congress to create incentives for migrant farmworkers
With immigration reform a nonstarter in the Capitol, some hope the Farm Bill might become a vehicle for changes.
By Caitlyn Kim
11 years after the creation of DACA, Congress trying again to give ‘Dreamers’ more legal certainty
A bipartisan group of representatives has introduced a bill to extend long-term protections to people in several temporary programs.
By Caitlyn Kim
In rare move, Colorado GOP goes after Republican Congressman
Last year, Dave Williams ran an unsuccessful campaign to unseat incumbent Rep. Doug Lamborn in the 5th District.
Wildland firefighter pay set to drop this fall — if Congress doesn’t act
Colorado lawmakers Michael Bennet and Joe Neguse are working with others in Congress to keep a 2021 pay raise in place.
By Caitlyn Kim
Biden takes executive action to help military families achieve economic security
The focus is on helping spouses of military personnel stay employed, even as their families move around.
By Caitlyn Kim
Colorado GOP warns abortion access must not be part of Space Command decision
Party chair says, if so, the command should go to Alabama, even as there’s no concrete evidence abortion policy is part of the Space Command decision.
By Caitlyn Kim
Sen. Michael Bennet wants to strengthen the watersheds that help protect clean drinking water
But the proposal could have an uphill climb, with Republicans in a budget-cutting mood.
By Caitlyn Kim
Colorado Democrats unveil full court press to unseat Rep. Lauren Boebert in 2024
The state party is calling its effort Project 546, after Boebert’s 2022 margin of victory over Adam Frisch.
Colorado’s wetlands are endangered by climate change and invasive species. New federal money will help protect them
The Bureau of Land Management is giving $5 million for North Park near Walden and just more than $6 million for the San Luis Valley.
Senate passes debt ceiling deal, Colorado Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper vote yes
The debt ceiling bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk.
By Caitlyn Kim
The debt ceiling deal has passed the US House. Here’s how Colorado’s delegation voted
Ken Buck voted no. Lauren Boebert didn’t cast a vote.
By Caitlyn Kim
Colorado Republicans Lauren Boebert and Ken Buck will vote no on debt ceiling bill
The compromise deal between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden doesn’t do enough for many hard-right lawmakers.
By Caitlyn Kim
Rep. Lauren Boebert’s son called police on father in months before divorce filing
The teen said his father was “throwing” him around the house. A responding officer found no grounds for arrest.
By Caitlyn Kim
New investigation opened into Space Command decision
The Alabama congressman who leads the House Armed Services Committee wants to know if politics are at play in the long-delayed final decision.
By Caitlyn Kim