Space Symposium 2019: Space industry’s challenges mirror those of ’60s, says Northrop Grumman CEO
The U.S. space industry faces challenges and opportunities as “awe-inspiring” as those that beset the nation’s space program in the 1960s, the CEO of aerospace giant Northrop Grumman said Tuesday in Colorado Springs.
“I am confident that our nation and allies will do what is required to continue to lead in space,” CEO Kathy Warden said during the second day of the Space Symposium at The Broadmoor. “I have no doubt that the industry can help overcome threats in space.”
Colorado Reps. Hurd and Neguse join forces to modernize federal snow-forecasting program
Marianne Goodland
marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 32 minutes ago
A federal snow-forecasting program, to be updated under a bill from Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd, won approval in the House on Wednesday. HR 3857, which amends the Snowpack Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act, is Hurd’s second bill to pass...
Colorado aims to close talent gap with new workforce development agency, initiatives
Marissa Ventrelli
marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 19 minutes ago
Colorado’s education leaders and legislators are planning changes to the state’s workforce development programs – including the creation of a new state agency – to help more students earn college degrees, certifications and apprenticeships. Gov. Jared Polis, House Speaker Julie...
Colorado legislators review wolf program as funding challenges persist
Marianne Goodland
marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 1 minute ago
Wolves took center stage during a Tuesday review by Colorado legislators of the budget proposal from the Department of Natural Resources, which includes the division that manages the reintroduction program. The Joint Budget Committee reviewed the budget proposal for 2026-27...
Palmer Lake to discuss Buc-ee’s, recall elections Thursday
Savannah Eller
savannah-eller@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 38 minutes ago
The newly-whole Palmer Lake Board of Trustees will have an opportunity Thursday to discuss the setting for two issues going to town voters in the new year. The first is when and how to field a ballot question on the...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commissioner Murphy Robinson resigns
Marianne Goodland
marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 22 hours ago
Murphy Robinson, who has served on the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission for just over a year, announced his resignation on Wednesday. In a statement, Gov. Jared Polis thanked Robinson, saying he is “incredibly grateful for Murphy’s service to the...
DOJ launches investigation into Colorado prison, youth facility conditions
Cleo Westin
cleo-westin@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 7 hours ago
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into possible constitutional violations of Colorado prisoners through inadequate treatment and transgender housing policy, according to federal authorities. The department’s letter of notice to Gov. Jared Polis on Monday identified housing...
Colorado Supreme Court’s opinion output drops by two-thirds amid justice’s absence
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 24 hours ago
The Colorado Supreme Court has released significantly fewer new opinions in recent months compared to the previous two years, even as the judicial branch insisted that a member’s open-ended absence is not causing delays. Justice Melissa Hart has been on...
Colorado’s universal preschool enrollment begins for upcoming school year
Marissa Ventrelli
marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 24 hours ago
Enrollment is now open for Colorado’s universal preschool program, which provides up to 15 hours of free education for four-year-old children across the state. The $344 million program has served nearly 90,000 children since its creation in 2023, the Governor’s...
Divided 10th Circuit rules bank customer must arbitrate discrimination-related claims
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 24 hours ago
The Denver-based federal appeals court ruled on Monday that a mandatory arbitration clause in the fine print of a customer’s bank account agreement prohibited her from pursuing claims of racial discrimination in court. Jeanetta Vaughn filed suit against JPMorgan Chase...
Colorado’s federal trial court denies admission to lawyer owing tens of thousands in dues, penalties
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 1 day ago
Colorado’s U.S. District Court declined last month to allow an attorney to practice before the court due to his failure to pay enrollment fees and penalties to another state’s bar association for years. The federal trial court requires attorneys to...
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Polis creates commission to boost employee-owned businesses
COLORADO SPRINGS – Gov. Jared Polis created a commission Wednesday to boost Colorado’s employee-owned businesses, signing an executive order where he began his gubernatorial campaign nearly two years ago – in the produce section of the Save-A-Lot grocery store on North Academy Boulevard. As he launched his campaign, Polis said he wanted to position the state […]
University of Colorado names former congressman as sole finalist for next president
Mark R. Kennedy, president of the University of North Dakota, is slated to become the next president of the University of Colorado system, the Board of Regents announced Wednesday. The regents named Kennedy, 61, as the sole finalist to replace the retiring Bruce Benson. “A proven leader with a diverse set of skills and experiences […]