Colorado Gov. Jared Polis launching re-election campaign
Colorado’s Democratic governor Jared Polis is announcing his re-election campaign this week, making several stops across the state. Colorado Politics looks at his first four States of the State addresses to see how the governor has delivered his message through four years of hope and turmoil. (Video: Colorado Politics)
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 8 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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Colorado surpasses 12,000 COVID deaths
Colorado officially surpassed 12,000 COVID-19 deaths Monday, and state officials expect the toll to continue to increase in the coming weeks, even as the omicron variant subsides and the state enters a period of pandemic calm. The latest grim milestone arrives 10 months after the vaccine became available to every adult in the state, a […]
FOCUS ON THE SPRINGS | Rumblings in the House GOP caucus, Bradfield's teacher bill
Rep. Shane Sandridge, R-Colorado Springs, has weighed in on the primary fight between his minority leader, Rep. Hugh McKean of Loveland, and Austin Hein, the former communications director for the House GOP when the minority leader was Rep. Patrick Neville, R-Castle Rock. Hein announced this week that Sandridge endorsed him. That may signal a deepening […]