COPO’S BEST OF THE WEEK | Polis foes team up for recall; high court green-lights TABOR repeal try; Trump fans party
Here’s our recap of our best stories of the last seven days from the Colorado Politics staff.
> Coalition forming around push to recall Polis
> Colorado Supreme Court rules TABOR repeal can go forward
> Former Denver mayoral candidate Jamie Giellis undergoes ‘intense’ surgery
> Colorado Republicans celebrate Trump re-election announcement
> State lawmaker Pettersen said to be targeted in recall try
> COVER STORY | Locking up Colorado’s mentally ill
> INSIGHTS | Denver mayor’s race was lost more than won
> TRAIL MIX | Advice for Colorado’s 2020 candidates: ‘Don’t disappear’ in Miami
> LYNN BARTELS | Michael Hancock and an investment in Denver
> Q&A with Luke Niforatos | Activist sees shifting perspectives on pot
> CAPITOL M | Water’s for fighting, especially at a water-tasting competition
> Colorado PERA posts $1.8B in investment losses for 2018
> Denver auditor: City bidding practices lack safeguards against political favoritism
> Lamborn seeks to defund public TV and radio
> Ordinance would ban urban camping in Centennial
> Walsh adds veteran consultants to Senate primary campaign
> Prominent Democrats line up behind DeGette in congressional primary
> DeGette, Gardner back USOC oversight push in Congress
> Joint Budget Committee rejects Polis request for more school safety funds
> Colorado state revenue forecasts up – and TABOR refunds, too
> Denver tops 31M visitors for 3rd year; tourist spending ties record
> 2020 ELECTION | Hickenlooper, Bennet to join biggest gathering yet of Dem candidates (VIDEO)
> 2020 ELECTION | Who 2 Colorado corporate CEOs are backing for president
> DENVER COUNCIL NEWCOMERS | Meet District 9’s Candi CdeBaca
> Weiser intervenes in DaVita-UnitedHealth deal
> Polis’ signature blue sneakers replaced? Say it ain’t so ….
> A park within a 10-minute walk: Denver plans its park-system expansion
> Coalition launches water education campaign dubbed “For the Love of Colorado”
> US Senate searches for funds to erase public lands maintenance backlog
> EPA defies climate warnings, gives coal plants a reprieve; Polis, Colo. enviros condemn the move
> Report: Outdoor industry loses a billion to Trump’s tariffs
> USOC changes name to US Olympic & Paralympic Committee
> Colorado city’s mayor is bowing out after one term, citing stress
> Wheelchair attendants at Denver airport strike over health, safety issues
> Colorado has more children, but fewer young students entering public schools
> ‘Tiny homes’ advocates seek funds from opponents of Denver’s Initiative 300
> Denver plans a new neighborhood south of Broncos Stadium (VIDEO)
> Republican activist, former Colorado candidate accused of flashing revolver at US marshal
> Denver City Council considers charter change to create transportation department
Denver law students create AI-powered tools in federal judge’s ‘design sprint’
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 6 hours ago
A tenant discovered a handwritten note on his door stating he had 48 hours to move out. The landlord changed the locks without notice or court proceedings. The tenant paid rent on time and had never received any complaints about...
Aurora mental health nonprofit cuts 100-plus jobs after Colorado agency reduces reimbursement rate
Marianne Goodland
marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 11 hours ago
A nonprofit that provides services through 11 mental health centers in Aurora announced Thursday that it is eliminating 111 jobs effective June 30, the result of federal and state budget reductions. Aurora Mental Health & Recovery said the positions being...
Colorado space startup secures $650 million for expansion
alex-edwards
alex.edwards@gazette.com
Updated 14 hours ago
The window to deliver space superiority for the U.S. is open but shrinking rapidly, according to defense startup True Anomaly. The Centennial-based company hit a milestone in its pursuit to help deliver that, announcing Tuesday that it raised $650 million...
Colorado bill prohibits credit card companies from charging ‘swipe fees’ on sales taxes
Marianne Goodland
marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 13 hours ago
Colorado senators on Wednesday voted to advance a proposal to eliminate credit card “swipe fees” on sales taxes. Proponents say the move would save businesses tens of thousands of dollars annually, while critics have countered those fees are needed to...
First ever disciplinary trial of a Colorado judge scheduled under new system
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 16 hours ago
A disciplinary panel on Thursday scheduled a mid-August hearing to adjudicate the alleged misconduct of Montezuma County Court Judge Ian J. MacLaren. Following voters’ passage of constitutional Amendment H in November 2024, adjudication of serious judicial misconduct allegations is open to public...
Colorado eyes licensure, new oversight body for autism therapy providers
Marissa Ventrelli
marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 11 hours ago
A panel of Colorado legislators on Wednesday approved a bill establishing a new regulatory body and licensure requirements for professionals who provide therapy for children on the autism spectrum, as well as for the facilities in which they work. House...
Appeals court recognizes weekend, holiday rule applies to judicial review deadline
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 18 hours ago
Colorado’s second-highest court clarified for the first time on Thursday that the rule extending deadlines in civil cases when the final day falls on a weekend or holiday also applies to litigants seeking review of governmental decisions. Nicholas A. Rigato...
SCOTUS arguments, varied workload: 6 Colorado solicitors general talk about job
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 20 hours ago
Six current and former solicitors general of Colorado, including two who have since become members of the bench, spoke to attorneys on Wednesday about how the role has changed over time, what the workload entails, and their experiences arguing at...
Denver public safety power shut-offs ‘a last resort,’ Xcel says
Deborah Grigsby
deborah.smith@denvergazette.com
Updated 22 hours ago
Although Denver has not yet experienced a public safety power shut-off, the Mile High City came close in December, according to Xcel Energy officials who briefed the city’s Transportation and Infrastructure committee Wednesday. Representatives from the utility company briefed members...
12 finalists selected to interview for Aurora Colfax revitalization board
Kyla Pearce
kyla.pearce@gazette.com
Updated 22 hours ago
Twelve finalists, including several area business owners, will interview for Aurora’s Downtown Development Authority Board in early May to form the oversight body for a project to revitalize Colfax Avenue. Aurora officials received 38 applications for the six board positions,...
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