Lawmakers passed an ultra-tight budget this year that already required about $1 billion in cost-saving measures to absorb the cost of the state’s Medicaid program…
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Public Lands Advocates Fear for Colorado’s National Parks
“There’s this temptation for us to believe that our public institutions are impervious to public opinion, and that they will simply ignore the views of the American public…”
Colorado Businesses Struggle Amid Fluctuating Tariff Policies
“Everybody’s waiting for some stabilization and normalcy…”
OPINION: The Truth About Colorado’s New Transgender Rights Law
The backlash to needed protections is disproportionate, sinister and full of misinformation…
Colorado Democrats in Washington Decry ‘Monstrosity of a Spending Bill’
U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, a Denver Democrat, said the “One Big, Bogus Bill” will lead to millions of people losing access to health care…
Front Range Cities Sue Colorado Over Housing Policies
The 86-page lawsuit filed in Denver District Court Monday says Colorado courts have established that matters of land use and zoning are “core matters of local concern…”
Health Professionals Fighting to Prevent Medicaid Cuts
“There’s kind of a passion, or a fire, that this lit up in all of us,” Lord said. “We’re not going to give up easily….”
OPINION: Fear-based Rhetoric in the Debate Over Therapeutic Psychedelics
Now is the time to listen to the science, trust the professionals doing this work with integrity, and stay open to the promise this medicine holds…
Colorado Governor Questions Use of National Guard for Immigration Enforcement
The Colorado Army National Guard and Colorado Air National Guard comprises about 5,500 people who serve part-time under the governor’s direction…
COLORADO V CALIFORNIA: Two Approaches to AI Legislation
“The polling is very clear that people are really worried about artificial intelligence,” Le said…
Supreme Court Appears Split in Trump’s ‘Birthright Citizenship’ Case
“Since the 14th Amendment, our country has never allowed American citizenship to vary based on the state in which someone resides…”
OPINION: Landmark Oil and Gas Reform in Colorado is Failing
Six years ago state law was updated to protect public health and the environment. Industry regulators are failing to do that…
Colorado Congressman Gabe Evans Criticized for Vote to Cut Medicaid Funding
Evans didn’t speak at any point during the Energy and Commerce Committee’s lengthy hearing on the bill, which dragged on as Democrats introduced a series of unsuccessful amendments…
OPINION: Public Media Provides Invaluable Service to All Coloradans
In 1969, CPB established PBS, which delivers beloved educational, news, cultural and family programming with member stations around the country…
These Gun Bills Passed in the Colorado Legislature in 2025
People will need to be vetted by their county sheriff, take a safety class and pass a test to get a permit, which will be valid for five years…
Housing Policies Passed During Colorado’s 2025 Legislative Session
Bills to ban rent algorithms, spur condo construction await action by the Governor…