What’s ahead for Colorado after justices rule on abortion?
It’s clear after last week’s Supreme Court arguments that the ground rules for abortion in this country could soon change. Mississippi hopes the justices will invalidate Roe v Wade entirely, leaving it up to states to set their own rules for the procedure, or ban it entirely.
Gregory Hobbs, a former Colorado Supreme Court justice who loved poetry and bolo ties, has died at 76
Hobbs was a strong advocate for the environment, natural resources, and Colorado itself — the state where he found so much poetry.
In the wake of offensive comments, Rep. Boebert called Rep. Omar to talk — neither is happy with how it went
Rep. Lauren Boebert says she called Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar after suggesting the Muslim congresswoman could potentially be a suicide bomber.
Rep. Boebert apologizes for joking that a Muslim member of Congress is a terrorist
The Western Slope Republican apparently told the anecdote about Rep. Ilhan Omar at an event with supporters over the holiday break.
Colorado officially has new state legislative maps
The state supreme court approved new state House and Senate maps, the last major step in the process to set new political boundaries ahead of next year’s elections
El Paso County man arrested for allegedly assaulting police during Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
Thomas Patrick Hamner, of Peyton, northeast of Colorado Springs, faces four federal charges.
Voters reject all three statewide ballot issues
No. No. And no. That’s the answer three statewide ballot measures got from voters. We get perspective on the election from CPR’s public affairs editor Megan Verlee and public affairs reporter Bente Birkeland.
It’s Election Day, Colorado! Here’s what you need to know
It’s not too late for you to vote, or even register to vote.
Colorado’s supreme court approves new congressional district map
Colorado’s supreme court justices have agreed unanimously to let stand the map approved by the state’s new Independent Congressional Redistricting Commission, despite objections from Latino advocacy groups.
Explaining Colorado’s three statewide ballot issues
Public affairs editor Megan Verlee explains Amendment 78 and Proposition 120 on this year’s statewide ballot and public affairs reporter Bente Birkeland and education reporter Jenny Brundin explain Proposition 119.
Second round of snow-bearing storms arriving in Colorado Thursday, Wolf Creek ski area opens this weekend
Higher elevations are likely to see more snow Thursday, just days after the first significant winter storm of the season dropped several inches of snow on mountain communities.
New state legislative maps will likely maintain Democratic control, if court approves
The state’s Independent Legislative Redistricting Commission agreed to final House and Senate maps ahead of a Tuesday midnight deadline. Now they go to the state Supreme Court to ensure they meet constitutional criteria.
Colorado Supreme Court to hear arguments on Latino representation in state’s congressional map
The court will hear oral arguments on Tuesday from the commission and from groups who say the commission failed to meet constitutional requirements. In total, fifteen organizations, local governments and individuals have filed briefs supporting or opposing the final map.
Amendment 78: Legislative authority for spending state money, explained
Amendment 78 would change that process to give the state legislature authority over those funds, requiring lawmakers to pass bills saying how the money will be spent.
Proposition 120: Property tax assessment rate reduction, explained
Proposition 120 is a law change to reduce property tax rates across the state. But, how broad the cut would be will likely have to be settled in court, should the measure pass. Here’s what that means.
