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Category: News/Politics
PODCAST: Colorado Chamber Interviews Minority Leader Cleave Simpson
Senator Simpson details the importance of a balance between energy costs and sustainability…
Colorado Prisons Get Funding for More Beds
Colorado WINS, the union that represents state employees, asked the committee to deny the beds due to safety concerns and a lack of appropriate staffing…
Colorado Democrats in Congress Call on Kristi Noem to Resign After ICE Shootings
“There are some enforcement mechanisms that an agency can and should provide at the border, but ICE has gone far, far beyond that…”
Colorado Bill Would Allow Hospitals, Schools to Petition Under ‘Red Flag’ Law
A bill to expand the types of eligible petitioners under Colorado’s temporary firearm removal law cleared a committee on Tuesday…
‘Surveillance Pricing’ Ban Among Bills Proposed by Colorado Legislators
“Fighting for affordability means exercising the courage to hold wealth and power accountable…”
Coloradans Protest ICE Killings, Demonstrate at the State Capitol
“Our country is at a breaking point because of the illegal and fascist actions of this administration…”
Governors of Colorado River States Summoned to DC in Hopes of Breaking Negotiations Impasse
Negotiators for the seven states that share the Colorado River also met in Salt Lake City earlier this month…
Southern Ute Indian Tribe Calls on Colorado Attorney General to Address Unlawful Use of Tribal Lands By Lumen
Chairman Baker told the legislature that “the age of illegally using Tribal land should have ended long ago…”
Democratic Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Reduce Housing Costs
“Land is expensive in my corner of Colorado, and it is stifling rental opportunities that hardworking people can actually afford…”
Request to Expand Colorado Prisons Denied by Legislature
“…adding more beds is only going to make things much worse…”
Polis’ Final State of the State Address Touts Wins and Game Plan for 2026
“In words and actions, we must reject the politics of division and the poison of blind hatred by doubling down on respect, kindness, compassion…”
America 250 – Colorado 150 Grants Available to Support Local Commemorative Projects
Through its campaign, “The View From Here,” the Commission invites all Coloradans to reflect on our shared history and imagine the future…
Tribal Leaders Seek More Collaboration with Colorado Legislature
“We need to enter into agreements with the state and trust that they will be respected….”
Town of Pagosa Springs Seeking Council Candidates
Completed petitions are due in the Town Clerk’s office no later than 5:00 pm Monday, January 26, 2026…
Colorado Legislators Report to Work
Affordability and a balanced budget will be high on the General Assembly’s 2026 agenda…
Child Care Funding Freeze Will Hurt Colorado Families, Economy
Colorado’s federal assistance for child care is administered through counties, so the funding freeze adds an additional burden for county staff…
Follow the Colorado Legislature on Your Laptop or Phone
Research by CFOIC revealed that Colorado was the only state not providing at least some video coverage of legislative committee meetings…
EMERGENCY UPDATE: Wastewater System Alert; Your Help Needed
Staff is working to obtain an emergency bypass pump to drain the well and reconnect the separated pump…