#Retweet: The legislative special session yields the week’s best tweets
Democrats Bennet, Weiser square off in spirited Colorado gubernatorial primary debate
Ernest Luning
ernest.luning@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 7 hours ago
The two Democrats running for governor of Colorado agreed on nearly every policy-related topic but vehemently clashed over which of them is best equipped to lead the state through what one described as an “existential moment” in a televised debate...
WATCH: Bennet, Weiser face off in Colorado Politics, 9NEWS debate
9News
9news@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 10 hours ago
The Denver Gazette and Colorado Politics are hosting the debate in partnership with the University of Denver and 9NEWS. DENVER — Candidates vying to be the next governor of Colorado will face off in debates hosted by The Denver Gazette,...
Advocates tout new Colorado law targeting child exploitation
Nicholas Fogleman
nicholas.fogleman@denvergazette.com
Updated 11 hours ago
Douglas County officials and advocates celebrated the passage of a bipartisan bill Wednesday aimed at strengthening penalties for sexual crimes against children. House Minority Leader Jarvis Caldwell, a sponsor of Senate Bill 26-015, said the measure addresses gaps that previously...
Colorado will soon require age-bracket verification for online platforms
Marissa Ventrelli
marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 11 hours ago
Colorado will soon require apps and online services to verify users’ approximate age under a new law Gov. Jared Polis signed Thursday, creating a statewide framework that sponsors said would shield minors from inappropriate content while limiting how companies can...
Polis declares statewide drought emergency
Luige DelPuerto
luige.delpuerto@gazette.com
Updated 11 hours ago
Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday declared a statewide drought emergency, citing the record-low snowpack and prolonged warmer temperatures across Colorado. He also activated the next phase of the state’s drought response plan. Polis had placed Colorado under Phase 2 in...
The hidden story behind Lake Powell’s low water levels reveals a canyon coming back to life
Marianne Goodland
marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 14 hours ago
The Colorado River Basin is often described in terms of crisis — drought, climate change and failed water‑sharing talks. Yet beneath Lake Powell’s retreating shoreline, Glen Canyon is quietly experiencing one of the largest natural restorations in the river’s history....
Colorado voters to decide dozens of open state seats in June 30 primaries
Marissa Ventrelli
marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 15 hours ago
With 21 Senate seats and all 65 House seats on the ballot, Colorado voters can expect a crowded November election. Nearly two dozen lawmakers are stepping down — some to run for other offices, others to leave politics altogether —...
Colorado expands state inspection authority over ICE detention centers
Marissa Ventrelli
marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 10 hours ago
Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday signed a bill that broadens Colorado’s power to conduct health and safety inspections at federal immigration detention centers. Additionally, the legislation requires the Attorney General’s Office to craft a policy on when personally identifying information...
Trump could keep Todd Blanche atop DOJ even if Senate confirmation stalls
Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner
kaelan.deese.washington.examiner@gazetteedit.wpenginepowered.com
Updated 16 hours ago
Deputy White House chief of staff Dan Scavino predicted Wednesday that acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s Senate confirmation would move “very quickly,” offering the clearest indication yet that the administration intends to seek Senate approval for one of President Donald...
Paramedics’ convictions tossed in Elijah McClain’s death
9News
9news@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 16 hours ago
AURORA, Colo. — Two former Aurora Fire Rescue paramedics convicted in connection with the 2019 death of Elijah McClain will be retried following a ruling by the Colorado Court of Appeals. In September 2021, a statewide grand jury indicted Cooper and fellow...