Homelessness, crime, affordability topics of first 9NEWS mayoral debate
Thirteen candidates answered questions about topics they might face as the Denver’s next mayor.
Colorado Democrat John Hickenlooper lands support from trio of local labor unions
Ernest Luning
ernest.luning@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 3 hours ago
Three local labor unions endorsed U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper’s bid for reelection this week, calling the Colorado Democrat a proven champion of the state’s workers and their rights. Hickenlooper’s campaign announced endorsements on Tuesday from SMART Sheet Metal Workers Local...
Colorado Democrats tout 2026 session wins as Republicans criticize budget choices
Marissa Ventrelli
marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 3 hours ago
Colorado lawmakers wrapped up the 2026 legislative session on Wednesday with Democrats highlighting policy wins on affordability, health care, and public safety, while Republicans argued that the majority’s budget decisions worsened the state’s financial and business climate. Lawmakers passed about...
Colorado legislators pass bill to strengthen sex crime victim protections
Jenny Deam
jenny.deam@gazette.com
Updated 1 hour ago
A Colorado bill that supporters say would strengthen victim protections and mandate law enforcement training on how trauma can affect survivors of sex crimes and domestic violence is on its way to Gov. Jared Polis’ desk for signing. Senate Bill...
Colorado justices acknowledge judge’s misunderstanding of law in eminent domain case
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 4 hours ago
Members of the Colorado Supreme Court appeared to agree on Tuesday that a Douglas County judge incorrectly believed he lacked the authority to allow a property owner to pursue evidence challenging a government entity’s legal right to take the property...
Legislative wrap-up: Lawmakers pass 120 bills in 2026 session
Marissa Ventrelli
marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 4 hours ago
The 2026 legislative session wrapped with lawmakers approving roughly 120 bills, though how many will ultimately be signed by Gov. Jared Polis remains uncertain. Beyond high‑profile debates over artificial intelligence policy and the state budget, legislators advanced major measures on...
Colorado legislators pass bill that sponsors say would strengthen sex crime victim protections
Jenny Deam
jenny.deam@gazette.com
Updated 2 hours ago
A Colorado bill that supporters say would strengthen victim protections and mandate law enforcement training on how trauma can affect survivors of sex crimes and domestic violence is on its way to Gov. Jared Polis’ desk for signing. Senate Bill...
Municipal camping bans do not violate Colorado Constitution, says appeals court
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 8 hours ago
Municipal ordinances that ban people from living on public property do not violate the Colorado Constitution’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment, the state’s second-highest court ruled on Thursday. A three-judge Court of Appeals panel agreed that it was appropriate...
Colorado lawmakers pass bill negating road-funding ballot measure
Marissa Ventrelli
marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 2 hours ago
Colorado lawmakers on Wednesday approved a last‑minute amendment to a bill crafted to counter a ballot measure requiring that public funds collected for “road transportation” go to “road transportation,” setting up a high‑stakes clash over street funding and public services....
Cast announced for 2026 Dancing with the Denver Stars | NONPROFIT REGISTER
Joanne Davidson Special to Colorado Politics
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Updated 1 day ago
CLEO PARKER ROBINSON DANCE Denver News: Thirteen civic leaders, including Kourtny Garrett, president and chief executive officer of the Downtown Denver Partnership; Nick Lopez, CEO of the Latin American Education Foundation; and CBS Colorado anchor/reporter Kelly Werthmann, have agreed to take part in the...
Which Colorado candidate for governor will commit to the ‘public’ in public education? | Paula Noonan
Paula Noonan
paula-noonan@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 1 day ago
The General Assembly finished its work with a flurry, not a whimper. The Joint Budget Committee (JBC) managed to outplay Gov. Jared Polis with its final amendments to the School Finance Act. Polis is all in on “innovation” with public...