Legislature mulls ballot measure that would ask voters to raise TABOR cap by billions primarily to fund Colorado’s schools
The measure is backed by the Colorado Education Association, the state’s largest teachers union, and other education organizations. It would boost funding for K-12 education and help the state address its massive budget shortfall.
Colorado lawmakers return to Capitol facing $850 million mountain of tough budget decisions
The shortfall means two major things: The General Assembly will have to make funding cuts and it also has no money available to spend on new programs. Those two realities will shape the legislature’s entire 120-day lawmaking term.
Phil Weiser sues Trump administration to stop funding cuts for Colorado’s poorest families
It’s the attorney general’s 50th lawsuit against the Trump administration since January 2025
Major shake-up in crowded Republican primary for Colorado governor as one candidate leaves race, another leaves GOP
State Sen. Mark Baisley is leaving the race to run instead for U.S. Senate. Former U.S. Rep.
Amid Tina Peters fight, Trump is withholding funding from parts of Colorado that overwhelmingly voted for him
While many Colorado Republicans stayed silent as the Trump administration rolled back funding for clean energy projects in the state, things are starting to change amid the White House’s latest decisions.
Vacancy committee selects state representative to serve out state Sen. Faith Winter’s term, forcing another vacancy vote
The number of state lawmakers who will serve at the Colorado Capitol next year who at some point were appointed to the House or Senate by or through a vacancy committee has grown to 27.
Federal judge blocks Colorado law requiring that consumers be warned of air quality effects of gas stoves
The judge agreed with an argument from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, a trade group, that the law likely violates their First Amendment rights
Uncertainty clouds Colorado state budget picture, as economy wobbles
The federal government shutdown delayed the release of key business and labor data, leaving forecasters in the dark about the true state of the economy.
Colorado Treasurer Dave Young ends campaign in 8th Congressional District
The Democrat’s departure from the contest means it’s effectively a three-way race for a chance to take on Republican U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans next year in one of the nation’s most competitive congressional districts.
Trump administration cancels $109M in environmentally focused transportation grants for Colorado
“These projects did not align with President Trump’s ambitious America First agenda or were redundant,” a U.S. Department of Transportation spokesperson said in a statement.
How Medicaid became such a drag on Colorado’s state budget
The state price tag of administering the program has risen dramatically in recent years, far outpacing the voter-imposed cap on government growth and spending.
What’s holding up the Colorado River negotiations? Experts break down the sticking points.
The seven states in the Colorado River Basin, including Colorado, have until Nov. 11 to sketch out a high-level agreement for how to manage the basin’s water supply. They’ve been stymied for two years.
Mediation ordered for Denver Water, environmental group over turbulent Gross Dam project
Denver Water hoping to save $531 million storage project, while Save the Colorado and other plaintiffs “look forward” to more talks.
Colorado to U.S. Supreme Court: Nebraska is working “on a hunch” over disputed South Platte River
Nebraska continues its push for the Perkins County Canal Project, alleging to the U.S.
Progress slows to a trickle during negotiations on how to manage Colorado River’s water
Negotiators must show their progress for reaching accord on how to manage the Colorado River water supply by Nov. 11 or the feds will step in.
Competing interests debate sale of historic Colorado River rights during marathon hearing
The Western Slope wants to use Shoshone Power Plant’s water rights to help the river’s ecosystem. Colorado water officials now have until November to make their final decision.
