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The uncharted implications of increasing unaffiliateds ahead of Colorado’s primaries | Paula Noonan
Paula Noonan
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Updated 11 hours ago
The primaries are about 60 days away. The large majority of statewide races will be decided on June 30. Those contests will be between moderate and progressive Democrats and moderate to super-conservative Republicans. Analysis of voter registrations does not look...
All Coloradans should have a say at the Public Utilities Commission | GUEST COLUMN
Colorado Politics
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Updated 12 hours ago
By Emma Pinter I have a sticky note in my kitchen that reminds me of Xcel Energy’s peak hours, when they charge higher rates for electricity. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., I avoid running the laundry or the dishwasher...
Protect patient access to life-saving drugs | OPINION
Colorado Politics
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Updated 12 hours ago
By Leslie Herod Since its inception, Colorado’s Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) created fear among patients around effects to life-saving medicines and the negative ramifications price controls have on affordability. Five years on, those fears persist. Patients and advocates continue...
Colorado space startup secures $650 million for expansion
alex-edwards
alex.edwards@gazette.com
Updated 49 minutes 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...
Denver public safety power shut-offs ‘a last resort,’ Xcel says
Deborah Grigsby
deborah.smith@denvergazette.com
Updated 56 minutes 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 55 minutes 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,...
Federal judge declines to end Denver sheriff employee’s sex discrimination suit
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 1 hour ago
A federal judge tentatively green-lit a former Denver Sheriff Department sergeant’s sex discrimination lawsuit for trial last month, based upon allegations that three female employees were promoted ahead of him despite his qualifications. U.S. District Court Judge Nina Y. Wang...
Selling dogs, cats in pet stores now banned in Colorado
Marissa Ventrelli
marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 18 hours ago
Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law on Wednesday prohibiting pet stores from selling dogs and cats, which sponsors have nicknamed the “Pistol the Pomeranian Protection Act.” House Bill 1011, sponsored by House Majority Leader Monica Duran, D-Wheat Ridge,...
Colorado bill allowing THC beverages to be sold at grocery stores, restaurants pulled by sponsor
Marissa Ventrelli
marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 18 hours ago
A Denver Democrat decided on Tuesday to pull a proposal that would have allowed beverages with tetrahydrocannabinol or THC to be sold at locations like grocery stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues. THC is the psychoactive substance in cannabis, the chemical...
Democrats ready to fight after Supreme Court strikes down voting rights case
Lauren Green and Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner
lauren.green.and.mabinty.quarshie.washington.examiner@gazetteedit.wpenginepowered.com
Updated 18 hours ago
The 2026 House map has been flipped upside down by a massive Supreme Court decision Wednesday to overturn the parts of the Voting Rights Act, as Democrats remain ready to fight. The Supreme Court dealt a blow to race-based redistricting,...