Three ways Coloradans will be impacted if the US defaults on its debt
Benefits, borrowing and employment could all take a hit.
As debt ceiling standoff continues, some Colorado officials worry COVID funds could be part of a deal
Republicans have said they want to claw back unspent pandemic aid. But the question is what counts as “unspent.”
Congress’ farm bill debate cultivates interest among Colorado growers and ranchers
Colorado farmers and ranchers are closely watching a debate in Washington, D.C. right now that will impact their lives, in areas from crop insurance to conservation, and food aid to financial support. The massive Farm Bill comes up for renewal every five years and with representatives on both the House and Senate agricultural committees, Colorado has a seat at the table where the crucial discussions are taking place.
As D.C. fights over food aid, need in Colorado stays high
Food programs are up for renewal in the next Farm Bill, but they could be reshaped first by debt ceiling negotiations.
Farm Bill must address western priorities, Colorado growers, ranchers tell Congress members
Agriculture is big business in Colorado, generating $47 billion annually for the state’s economy and employing more than 195,000 people.
When it comes to the next Farm Bill, Colorado producers have a lot of opinions, and concerns
The massive legislation is up for reauthorization and the state’s farmers and ranchers are working to make sure their views are heard.
Reps. Joe Neguse and Ken Buck push for a ban on congressional stock trading
The bipartisan group of lawmakers backing the bill said it’s about trust.
As worries about AI grow, Colorado’s Ken Buck wants to keep the technology away from the nation’s nuclear decisions
AI is having a moment in Congress — a number of bills have been introduced to deal with this growing technology.
Neguse is reintroducing a bill in Congress that would boost pay and benefits for wildland firefighters
Tim’s Act is named after Tim Hart, a New Mexico firefighter who lost his life in 2021.
Whether honorary or official, dozens of foreign governments have a diplomatic presence in Colorado
From promoting cultural ties to visiting citizens in jail, consuls have a myriad of responsibilities.
Colorado’s members of Congress react to president Biden’s re-election announcement
Their responses ranged from “let’s finish the job!” to “sounds like a prison sentence.”
Rep. Brittany Pettersen’s first bill aims to bring more resources to fight against fentanyl
The issue has personal significance for the first-year congresswoman, whose mother has long struggled with addiction.
Jill Biden talks job training and educational opportunities at the Colorado state Capitol
The First Lady met with Gov. Jared Polis and state legislators.
Rep. Yadira Caraveo focused on her district when voting on a tough energy bill, but could it come back to haunt her?
The freshman Democrat said she thought about her constituents who work in oil and gas, and those who suffer the negative consequences.
Colorado GOP is laying the groundwork to challenge the state’s open primary law
The party wants to raise money for a lawsuit arguing only party members, not unaffiliated voters, should be able to pick Republican nominees.
An outdoor recreation package that would affect skiing, mountain biking and climbing in the wilderness takes shape in the US House
Rep. Joe Neguse is a sponsor of the bills.
