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Election Day Voters Castle Rock

Poll finds that Colorado independent voters lack trust in both major parties

By Bente Birkeland

Congress

Government and Politics

‘Animal House’ in the House? A week of censure resolutions and expulsion threats has lawmakers looking for a different way

Government and Politics

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

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

Sen. John Hickenlooper

Government and Politics

Sen. Hickenlooper: Health care stakes warrant shutdown tactics

By Ryan Warner and Tom Hesse

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

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

Election Day Voters Castle Rock

Colorado election officials say they don’t expect big changes after sudden sale of Dominion Voting Systems

By Bente Birkeland

The U.S. Capitol

Here’s what to know about undocumented immigrants and health care

Government and Politics

Colorado election officials reject GOP vacancy committee’s pick for state legislature, saying law wasn’t followed

By Jesse Paul, The Colorado Sun

Congress Shutdown

Government and Politics

Colorado reacts as federal government shuts down

By Caitlyn Kim and Bente Birkeland

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains in Denver on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. The organization serves more than 10,000 Coloradans on Medicaid each year, who now must rely on state funding for care.

Government and Politics

Colorado covers Planned Parenthood after GOP cuts. But for how long?

By Kyle McKinnon

The House chamber during Special Session on Aug. 24, 2025.

Tensions flare among Colorado House members in the wake of Kirk’s death

By Lucas Brady Woods, KUNC

Government and Politics

House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese resigns

By Bente Birkeland

Space Force National Guard

With Space Command moving, Colorado Republicans tout other military investments in the state

Kent Thiry at his home in Cherry Hills Village. Aug. 7, 2024.

Government and Politics

The man who helped Colorado and California take politics out of redistricting calls the race toward partisan gerrymanders a living ‘nightmare’

By Bente Birkeland

Truck carrying coal

Republicans move to lift energy development limits to expand mining and drilling in Western states

By The Associated Press

APTOPIX Trump Space Command

Space Command to leave Colorado Springs, move to Alabama

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