The U.S. Senate Tuesday failed for the 14th time to advance a stopgap spending bill to fund the government…
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Colorado Joins Lawsuit Challenging ‘Weaponization’ of Student Loan Forgiveness
“I’m sorry to say — this administration is lawless, they are bullying, and we are forced again to bring basic legal challenges…”
OPINION: When Hunger Rises, So Can We
Will we remain quiet while millions worry about their next paycheck, their next meal, their next medical bill…?
Early Ballot Returns Show Colorado on Pace for High Off-Year Turnout
As usual, older Coloradans have made up the vast majority of voters returning a ballot so far this year…
Colorado Attorney General Joins Lawsuit Challenging SNAP Benefit Pause
“It is clear President Trump and his USDA are making a deliberate, illegal, and inhumane choice to not fund the SNAP program…”
OPINION: White House ‘Energy Emergency’ is Fake, and Harmful
If you had a 50-year old truck that cost thousands to keep running, and constantly broke down, would you keep it… or buy a new vehicle that saved you money?…
Health Insurance Premiums on Colorado’s Individual Marketplace to Double in 2026
“It’s clear why premiums are skyrocketing and why Coloradans will be shocked when they go shopping for insurance this open enrollment…”
Oil and Gas Companies in Colorado Used Banned Toxic Chemicals, Part Two
“This was, and continues to be, a very long, drawn out process,” said Commissioner Mike Cross at a July 9 public meeting…
Oil and Gas Companies in Colorado Used Banned Toxic Chemicals, Part One
One of the prohibited substances can cause cancer; new state law forced operators to identify chemicals…
Gov. Polis Seeking $10 Million at Federal SNAP Benefits are Delayed
“We have a role to play to fill the gap created by the closure of the federal government,” Polis told reporters during a Wednesday press conference…
Blue States Ask U.S. Supreme Court to Rule on National Guard Deployments
24 Democratic officials argued that restraining presidential power to mobilize National Guard troops was an essential constitutional safeguard…
Thousands Rally and March in Colorado at ‘No Kings’ Event
An overflow crowd spilled into Civic Center Park, and multiple streets surrounding the Capitol grounds were shut down as the event began just after noon…
OPINION: ‘Colorado Schools Fund’ Making the Case for Market-Based Education
This “failure” rhetoric aligns perfectly with the “education desert” legislation advanced last spring by Colorado’s Senate President James Coleman…
New Ownership of ‘Dominion’ Not Expected to Change Colorado Elections
“Liberty Vote is committed to delivering election technology that prioritizes paper-based transparency, security, and simplicity…”
OPINION: ‘No Kings’ Protests Square Neatly with Colorado History
The preamble of the state constitution mostly mirrors the U.S. Constitution’s opening words, including its commitment to “secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity…”
ACLU Leads Lawsuit Against ‘Indiscriminate’ ICE Arrests in Colorado
Immigrant advocates and the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado sued three Trump immigration officials over arrests of immigrants…
Sen. Bennet Says Health Care Compromise Ought to be Easy
For the sixth time, Republicans voted down a proposal from Democrats to fund the government and extend enhanced premium tax credits on Wednesday…
OPINION: Rural Lessons for Resisting Authoritarianism
This is the Ditch Principle: Your ditch neighbor may disagree with you about everything except keeping the water running…
Colorado Increases EV Trade-in Incentives As Federal Benefits Disappear
“Transportation is a leading source of emissions in Colorado, making widespread EV adoption essential to achieve our climate goals…”