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Adam Frisch Interview: As the world watches Colorado’s District 3, Frisch talks ballot curing, voter turnout and whether he’s ‘Democratic enough’

By Anthony Cotton

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For losing Republicans, a silver lining: They pushed the conversation on crime and public safety during the election

By Allison Sherry

Proposition 125, allowing Colorado grocery stores to sell wine, remains too close to call

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Lauren Boebert-Adam Frisch Race: Next big vote count update will be Nov. 16, both parties campaign for ballot curing

By Megan Verlee

Colorado voters approve Proposition 123, dedicating $300 million annually to affordable housing

By The Associated Press

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After winning reelection, Michael Bennet talks aspirations for his next term, the Supreme Court and why bipartisanship isn’t dead

By Anthony Cotton

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Government and Politics

Polis taps outgoing statehouse speaker Alec Garnett as new chief of staff

By Bente Birkeland

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‘An extinction level event’: Colorado Republicans react to deep election losses

By Bente Birkeland

Government and Politics

Colorado’s new Democratic leaders are more diverse than ever, most are women

By Bente Birkeland

A lot of Colorado counties paused vote counting Friday because of the Veterans Day holiday

U.S. Representative Elect Yadira Caraveo. Nov. 10, 2022.

How Latinos contributed to Colorado Democrats’ big wins in 2022, including sending the state’s first Latina to Congress

By Bente Birkeland and Rachel Estabrook

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More Colorado towns raised taxes on short-term rentals this election — and are using the money toward affordable housing

By Sarah Mulholland

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‘He did it the old-fashioned way’: Colorado Democrats and Republicans honor late House Minority Leader Hugh McKean

By Andrew Kenney

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In a divided vote, Colorado’s State Board of Education approves new inclusive social studies standards after a tumultuous year-long debate

By Jenny Brundin

El Paso County State of the Region address highlights achievements and challenges

By Shanna Lewis

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