
Hickenlooper On Proposed Transportation Tax: ‘We’ve Outgrown Our Infrastructure’
The governor and legislative leaders from both parties are working on a tax plan to put before voters in November.

Colorado’s Democratic House Speaker And GOP Senate President Lay Out Their Priorities
House Speaker Crisanta Duran and Senate President Kevin Grantham tell us about the issues and challenges they expect in the legislative session that opens Wednesday.

As Trump Energy Agenda Takes Shape, Colorado Lawmakers Consider Impacts (Transcript)
The state senate’s Select Committee on Energy and the Environment was created to respond to President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to reverse many of President Obama’s policies.

What Happens To The Struggling Coal Industry Under Trump?
At a Grand Junction rally in October, then-presidential candidate Donald Trump made a promise to Colorado coal miners: “You want to go back to work?

Navy’s New Submarine Named After Landlocked Colorado
The $4.2 billion USS Colorado submarine will be christened Saturday. It’s the fourth ship to carry the Colorado name since the Civil War.

‘Daddy Bruce’ Rose From Poverty To Feed Thousands Of Coloradans At Thanksgiving
Bruce Randolph, known as “Daddy Bruce” hosted a free Thanksgiving dinner outside his Denver barbecue restaurant for 30 years. The tradition lives on with a food basket giveaway this Saturday.

CU Anthropologists: How Mocking Opponents Helped Propel Trump to the White House
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder say Trump’s campaign style was rooted in traditions of comedy and entertainment.

How Clinton Won Colorado
Veteran Colorado political analysts dissect Tuesday’s results, including Clinton’s state win and victories for two Republican congressional incumbents. Plus, a look at early hopefuls in the 2018 gubernatorial race.

A Clinton Supporter Worries About Discrimination In The Trump Era (Transcript)
Longtime Democratic activist Polly Baca of Denver fears that Donald Trump’s election will inspire discrimination against minorities.

Keeping The Family Peace In A Scorched-Earth Political Season
Families tell us how they’re coping with political disagreements in an angry year.

Governor Defends Secrecy Over Aurora Theater Shooter’s Prison Relocation
In an interview with Colorado Matters, the governor also explained why he’s campaigning for Democrats in the state Senate for the first time

Want Your City To Provide Internet Service? Should Sugary Soda Be Taxed? A Look At Local Ballot Issues
Voters will consider local ballot issues governing marijuana, broadband service and taxes.

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet On Clinton, Iran, Healthcare And Energy (Transcript)
Bennet was Denver Public Schools superintendent when he was appointed to the Senate in 2009, and then won a six-year term.

Debate: Coloradans Will Vote On Medically Assisted Death Proposal (Transcript)
A proposal on the upcoming ballot would allow people who are terminally ill to seek a prescription for drugs and end their own lives.

Deep Pockets, Big Plans Could Bring New Bike Race To Colorado
A group of well-funded investors looks to replace the USA Pro Challenge, which drew a million spectators a year but folded under financial pressure.

STEM Curriculum Doesn’t Add Up For Most Colorado Classrooms
STEM, a curriculum focused on science, technology, engineering and math, is available to less than half the students in the state’s biggest school districts, according to the online news service Chalkbeat Colorado.