Coronavirus in Colorado: The latest numbers
There are now 6,394,655 coronavirus cases in the U.S. and 191,702 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.
The latest COVID-19 numbers in Colorado (Updated on Sept. 10):
– 59,891 cases, including 11,592 in Denver County
– 757,241 people tested
– 1,977 deaths among cases, including 429 in Denver County
– 3.30% fatality rate in the state
The latest local COVID-19 news:
– GOP’s slimmed-down virus bill scuttled by Senate Democrats
– Denver homeless sheltering adapts to cold weather, COVID-19
– Health officials stress importance of flu shots during COVID-19 pandemic
– Report: Pandemic wiped away Colorado’s clean jobs gains
– 2020 crises hit Coloradans of color the hardest, survey suggests
– COVID-19 vaccine latest flashpoint in White House campaign
– Denver observes Suicide Prevention Month among rise in depression, COVID-19 stress
– COVID-19 cluster connected to Cameron Peak firefighting; 4 positives, 23 exposed
– Colorado first-time unemployment claims fall to lowest level since coronavirus hit
– Jefferson County Public Health sues Bandimere Speedway over anti-COVID rally
– Gov. Polis urges Coloradans to continue COVID-19 precautions over Labor Day weekend
– State health department emphasizes COVID-19 precautions over Labor Day weekend
– Colorado Springs nursing home, where more than a dozen likely died from COVID-19, closing
– CDC issues moratorium on evictions to reduce spread of COVID-19
– Gov. Jared Polis shoots down rumors around COVID-19 deaths
– Colorado seeing increase in younger COVID-19 cases with schools about to reopen
– Denver’s COVID-19 cases are trending in ‘right direction,’ Mayor Hancock reports
– Metro area health agencies recommend groups for priority COVID-19 testing
Colorado Senate reworks key programs, gives preliminary nod to $46B budget
Marianne Goodland
marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 12 hours ago
With the Senate’s traditional Budget Day barbecue setting a lighter tone, lawmakers worked through the $46.8 billion state budget Wednesday, navigating a long list of amendments but avoiding the partisan clashes that defined the House debate last week. The Senate...
Colorado budget plan seeks to keep $306M by canceling TABOR refunds
Marianne Goodland
marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 12 hours ago
Tucked deep within the hundreds of pages of the proposed $46.8 billion 2026–27 state budget is a line item showing $306.1 million in savings — achieved by canceling TABOR refunds. Gov. Jared Polis has recommended withholding TABOR refunds in both...
Colorado Supreme Court concerned about police overreach in interrogations
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 15 hours ago
Some members of the Colorado Supreme Court appeared hesitant on Tuesday to endorse the ability of police to interrogate a suspect after they have obtained a court order authorizing only the collection of physical evidence. Under Colorado’s criminal rules, law...
Colorado House committee advances Democratic bill to reduce penalties for ‘extreme indifference’ murder
Marissa Ventrelli
marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 14 hours ago
Lawmakers on the Colorado House Judiciary Committee narrowly passed a bill proposing changes to the state’s sentencing guidelines for murders facilitated with “extreme indifference to the value of human life.” Colorado is one of several states with this type of...
Boebert working on bill to strip Swalwell of $22,000 annual taxpayer-funded pension
Haris Alic and Lauren Green, Washington Examiner
haris.alic.and.lauren.green.washington.examiner@gazetteedit.wpenginepowered.com
Updated 16 hours ago
EXCLUSIVE — Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) is working on legislation to strip disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell of his $22,000 annual taxpayer-funded congressional pension. Swalwell resigned from the House on Tuesday after allegations of sexual assault by multiple women, including...
Trump AI framework puts ball in Congress’s court. Time to act is running out
Liz O'Bagy, Washington Examiner
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Updated 16 hours ago
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future policy debate. It is already compressing years of drug discovery into months, helping doctors detect cancer earlier through advanced diagnostic imaging, improving aviation and traffic systems that make travel safer, and giving small...
Colorado Supreme Court considers new requirement for leaving-the-scene convictions
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 17 hours ago
In 2006, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that leaving the scene of an accident resulting in serious injury is a “strict liability” offense, meaning a person is guilty solely through their conduct, without the need for prosecutors to prove the...
Democratic lawmakers seek fix to Colorado’s stalled prison population plan
Marissa Ventrelli
marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 10 hours ago
Colorado’s prison population plan was designed to prevent overcrowding. Instead, eight months after it was triggered, the system remains strained and largely ineffective, prompting two Democratic lawmakers to push for changes through new legislation. According to its sponsors, Senate Bill...
After internal strategy sessions, Colorado Senate to take up $46B budget debate
Marianne Goodland
marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 18 hours ago
Tax Day carries added weight at the state Capitol this year, as the Senate prepares to take up the 2026‑27 budget on Wednesday following a day of preparations by both Republican and Democratic caucuses. Senators are expected to raise some...
Douglas County approves AI system for sheriff’s investigations
Nicholas Fogleman
nicholas.fogleman@denvergazette.com
Updated 12 hours ago
Douglas County commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of an artificial intelligence system to assist the Sheriff’s Office with investigative analysis. The system is designed to help investigators process large volumes of data more efficiently and turn it into usable investigative...
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