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.
Most people arrested by ICE in Colorado and Wyoming this year did not have criminal history
Trump said ICE is going after the “worst of the worst.” The agency’s Rocky Mountain data shows otherwise.
Trump withholds nearly $7 billion from schools, leaving Colorado districts uncertain about future of programs
The federal government is evaluating whether to continue funding grants that support schools in recruiting teachers and helping kids learning English, among other priorities.
Colorado’s tax credits for EVs, e-bikes and heat pumps will be cut in half next year
The state’s dismal economic forecast requires the green tax credits be slashed in 2026, Colorado economists said Wednesday.
Jared Polis agrees to hold off on complying with ICE subpoena until June 23 as whistleblower lawsuit plays out
The director of the state Division of Labor Standards and Statistics sued the governor last week arguing that complying with the subpoena, as Polis directed, would violate state law.
Colorado law requiring people buying guns to be 21 or older can stand, federal judge rules
A gun rights group challenged the 2023 law in court. Thursday’s ruling by a U.S. District Judge is a win for gun-control advocates.
