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Category: News/Politics
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…
Michael Bennet, Phil Weiser Debate at Colorado Young Democrats ‘Governor Forum’
Senator says nation needs ‘a vision’… attorney general says it needs ‘fighters’…
OPINION: ‘Save The Colorado’ Supports the Lower Basin in the Colorado River Brawl
We support the Lower Basin’s position that all four ‘action alternatives’ violate federal law…
EDITORIAL: Another Hell of a Year, Part Five
But before the Council vote took place on that ballot measure, Council member Gary Williams posed an interesting question to the Town staff…
U.S. House Backs Extension of Health Insurance Subsidies
Shaheen said Thursday the House vote “provides momentum” for Senate negotiators…
Republican Mark Baisley Now Running for U.S. Senate
Baisley, a Woodland Park Republican, announced last week that he will challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper in November…
US Senate with GOP Support Advances War Powers Resolution
“They stood up and said that Trump does not have the authority to use our military any which way he wants…”
Rubio to Meet With Danish Officials to Discuss Greenland
Senate Democrats are gearing up to take another vote on a war powers resolution intended to curb Trump’s military actions abroad…
Colorado Facing Federal Funding Freeze for Child Care, Social Services
The freeze was first reported by the New York Post, which cited unnamed officials…
Court Rules in Favor of Natural Grocers and Others in GMO Labeling Case
The decision overturns three major loopholes that plaintiffs argued would have kept consumers in the dark…