“Third staff plan” draft state Senate map
Capitol M: Special session edition | Week of Aug. 30, 2025
Marianne Goodland
marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 8 months ago
The lighter side of the Colorado state Capitol and despite a divisive six days, there were things to smile and even laugh about during the special session. The dog caucus is growing, but it might be a bit elitist The...
Here’s Denver Public Schools’ response to allegation of civil rights violation from Trump administration
Dennis Huspeni
dennis.huspeni@gazette.com
Updated 7 months ago
Alex Marrero: 'We will protect all of our students from this hostile administration'
Advocates say delay of Colorado AI regulations offers breathing room, but not final resolution
Marissa Ventrelli
marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 7 months ago
Education officials, business leaders and technology groups said they are relieved that a new state law regulating artificial intelligence has been delayed by a few months — but they remained frustrated that many of their broader worries remain unresolved. Last...
Governor, business leaders prod energy regulators to approve Xcel’s $15 billion energy plan
Scott Weiser
scott.weiser@gazette.com
Updated 7 months ago
Federal tax credits for renewables set to expire December 31
Denver may fall short of housing homeless goals; officials blame federal, state cuts
Deborah Grigsby
deborah.smith@denvergazette.com
Updated 7 months ago
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s campaign to relocate 2,000 homeless individuals from city shelters into permanent housing could fall short of his goal this year — and the city is blaming the loss of federal funds and state budget cuts. In...
ANALYSIS: 5 takeaways from Colorado’s 2025 special session
Marianne Goodland
marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 8 months ago
The six-day special session of the General Assembly dealt with the state’s fiscal crisis, artificial intelligence, a ballot measure on school meals, and health insurance premiums. Democrats said the special session was needed because of a $1.2 billion loss individual...
Gov. Jared Polis announces $252.5 million in cuts to Colorado state budget
Marianne Goodland
marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 8 months ago
Lawmakers balk at some cuts, particularly reductions to health care provider rates
Gov. Jared Polis announces $252.5 million in cuts to 2025-26 state budget
Marianne Goodland
marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 8 months ago
Gov. Jared Polis signed an executive order on Thursday, initiating the process to cut $252.5 million in cash and general funds from the 2025-26 budget, with the most significant impact on the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, which...
Tensions erupt over harassment resolution against former GOP Rep. Armagost
Marianne Goodland
marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 8 months ago
In the final hours of a special session on Tuesday, Colorado lawmakers voted to denounce former Rep. Ryan Armagost for his role in a harassment incident involving Rep. Yara Zokaie, sparking a heated exchange between party leaders. An incident on...
Advocates for wolf ballot measure announce a “pause” on petition gathering
Marianne Goodland
marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 8 months ago
Wednesday was the deadline for the group to submit ballot measure signatures
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Afghan interpreter, family among the first wave of refugees arriving in Colorado
After a grueling day of planes, airport trains and limousines, the interpreter and his family finally set foot on Colorado ground Tuesday night. Ahmad Siddiqi hugged the Army captain whom he hadn’t seen in 15 years as his children held brand new soccer balls and blew bubbles. “We left our home for this home. But […]