Bennet, a Democrat, wants to support first-time home buyers, preserve existing affordable housing units, reduce construction costs and reduce homelessness…
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Colorado Needs 100,000 More Housing Units to Meet Demand, Demographers Estimate
“The gap between household income and housing costs are greater now than ever before, a phenomenon that is disproportionately impacting low-income households in Colorado…”
OPINION: Denver City Council Votes to Cease Using ‘Flock’ Surveillance Cameras
Many Colorado communities are under mass surveillance. Constitutional rights should take precedence…
Federal Government Headed for Shutdown; No Apparent Off-Ramp
The 2018-2019 shutdown started when President Donald Trump insisted on additional funding for a border wall…
Colorado Groups Decry ‘Backroom Deal’ Over Suncor Water Permits
“It’s really the behind-the-scenes way that all this has operated that’s one of the most concerning elements of it…”
Protesters Rally in DC Against $12 Billion in Education Cuts
This story by Shauneen Miranda appeared in Colorado Newsline on September 17, 2025. The lawmakers and demonstrators rebuked a congressional spending panel’s bill that calls for $12 billion in spending cuts at the Education Department for the coming fiscal year and fulfills many of President Donald Trump’s education spending priorities as he and his administration READ MORE
Top Colorado House Republican Resigns, Citing ‘Toxic’ Policies
Minority Leader Rose Pugliese, the top Republican in the Colorado House of Representatives, announced her resignation from the Legislature on Monday…
Colorado Activists Protest Potential New ICE Detention Center Near Denver
1,200-bed prison, dormant since 2014, eyed for reopening as Trump expands mass deportation campaign…
Suspect in Evergreen School Shooting ‘Radicalized’ by Extremist Network?
Students and staff at the school “did their job, they did it well, and lives were saved yesterday because of the actions they took…”
Federal Appeals Court to Hear ‘Respectful Speech’ Lawsuit
A district court judge dismissed case brought by two people who misgendered and deadnamed a transgender woman during testimony on 2024 legislation…
Republican State Sen. Kirkmeyer Enters 2026 Colorado Race for Governor
“Colorado is ready for a new direction … It’s ready to chart a new path. It’s ready for a common sense conservative leader…”
Colorado Prisons are Full…and 2018 Law Requires Them to Reduce Their Populations
Low vacancy rates could trigger expedited parole hearings, halfway house placements…
OPINION: Strike Three in Wolf-Ousting Efforts in Colorado
Anti-wolf special interests should recognize that reintroduction is supported by the majority of Coloradans…
Coalition Pitching Graduated Income Tax for Colorado’s 2026 Ballot
People earning less than $250,000 per year would see a slight income tax reduction…
Trump Plans to Move Space Force Headquarters Out of Colorado
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the U.S. Space Command will permanently relocate to Huntsville, Alabama…
Governor Polis Orders Spending Cuts Following Special Legislative Session
The spending reductions primarily hit health care, higher education and state grant programs…
Colorado Lawmakers Wrap Up Special Session
In total, the bills passed will generate about $350 million this fiscal year. The state will dip into its reserves to make up the remainder of the deficit…
Colorado Legislature Approves Sale of Tax Credits in Special Session
“It could possibly help fill the gap this year, but it causes problems in the out year,” said Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, a Brighton Republican…
Colorado Special Session Sends First Set of Bills to Governor
Four of five revenue-raising bills clear Legislature as lawmakers continue work…