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Government Shutdown

Government and Politics

Empty halls and echoing footsteps: behind the scenes in a shuttered U.S. Capitol

A group of children is sitting on the floor, listening to a woman who is reading a book to them. The scene is set in a room with a carpeted floor, providing a comfortable environment for the children to sit and listen.

Colorado Head Start’s funding is the latest loss as the federal shutdown continues

By Jenny Brundin

Guns for sale at Lakewood's Bristlecone Shooting Range

Government and Politics

Congress shielded gun companies from lawsuits. Some blue states think they’ve found a loophole

By The Associated Press

Table with Connect For Health Colorado informational pamphlets.

Health insurance premiums for 225,000 Coloradans are about to double

LEGISLATURE SPECIAL SESSION 20250821

Manny Rutinel has said a lot about the meat and dairy industries. Now he wants to represent Colorado’s ag capital in Congress.

By Jesse Paul, The Colorado Sun

Government and Politics

Can some health care bills clear Congress this year? A bipartisan pair of leaders hopes so

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser before the State of the State address

Government and Politics

Should Colorado join the gerrymandering war? Attorney General Phil Weiser thinks so

By Bente Birkeland

A woman in a white shirt denoting her as a volunteer with Mutual Aid Partners in Grand Junction hands a bag of produce to someone in line at a food distribution event inside a Grand Junction gymnasium.

As SNAP benefits become the next shutdown casualty, Colorado food banks brace for impact

By Caitlyn Kim and Tom Hesse

The image features a woman standing at a podium, giving a speech. She is wearing a suit and tie, and there are two men standing behind her. One of the men is wearing a tie, and they all appear to be engaged in the presentation. The setting is a room with a dining table and chairs, suggesting a formal event or gathering.

As government shutdown drags on, worry grows about impact if health care subsidies don’t get renewed

Rep. Gabe Evans speaks alongside fellow members of Colorado's congressional delegation

Colorado’s congressional incumbents, Democratic challengers pull in strong fundraising numbers

The Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters

More than $36 million in FEMA funds for Colorado and counter-terrorism programs on hold, court challenges continue

By Ishan Thakore

Congress Shutdown

Government and Politics

Survey: Have you been impacted by the shutdown?

By Colorado Public Radio Staff

A woman is sitting on a patio couch with a large brown and white dog resting its head on her lap. The woman is wearing a green shirt and is smiling at the camera.

Prices through marketplace health insurance could double as government shutdown dispute digs in

Congress Shutdown

Government and Politics

Colorado reacts as federal government shuts down

By Caitlyn Kim and Bente Birkeland

Government and Politics

Problem Solvers Caucus releases framework for permitting reform

Jeff Hurd, Gabe Evans and Jeff Crank

Government and Politics

‘Vile’, ‘corrosive’, ‘toxic’ … and unquittable. Colorado’s members of Congress on how social media impacts their work and American society

Evergreen Fire and Rescue hangs a banner from a ladder

Government and Politics

Colorado’s Congress members recognize Evergreen High victims and first responders

Government and Politics

Colorado Springs leaders in D.C. to lobby for local interests and look for opportunities

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