DPS votes to close Denver Discovery School
DPS votes with tears to close Denver Discovery School. https://t.co/DHi51LTXKT pic.twitter.com/ts3LI4ni2e
— Nicole C. Brambila (@nbrambila) March 9, 2023
Sorry, Governor — you are wrong on this one | Hal Bidlack
Hal Bidlack
hal-bidlack@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 6 hours ago
If you have read even a handful of my several hundred columns during the past few years, you likely ran across me saying nice things about Gov. Jared Polis. I genuinely like the guy, whom I met during our mutual...
Trump threatens to withdraw support for Lauren Boebert over Thomas Massie dispute
Thelma Grimes
thelma.grimes@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 5 hours ago
President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to withdraw his endorsement for U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, who is seeking reelection in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District, over the latter’s support for a Kentucky Republican facing a primary challenge. “Is anyone interested in...
Jeffco murder conviction overturned due to improper evidence
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 6 hours ago
Colorado’s second-highest court reversed a defendant’s convictions for murder and aggravated robbery earlier this month, finding that a Jefferson County judge allowed evidence that improperly suggested the man had “bad character” for possessing guns generally. Under the rules for criminal...
Girls and their bright futures were celebrated at annual luncheon | NONPROFIT REGISTER
Joanne Davidson Special to Colorado Politics
joanne-davidson-special-to-colorado-politics@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 11 hours ago
GIRLS INC. OF METRO DENVER Denver News: With United Airlines as the presenting sponsor, My Bold Future, the annual fundraising luncheon hosted by Girls Inc. of Metro Denver, provided a figurative takeoff to success for the 2026 scholarship recipients and a smooth landing for the...
Daniel Domenico nominated for 10th Circuit, state Supreme Court hears arguments | COURT CRAWL
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 13 hours ago
Welcome to Court Crawl, Colorado Politics’ roundup of news from the third branch of government. Colorado’s chief federal trial judge is the choice for an upcoming vacancy on the Denver-based federal appeals court, plus the state Supreme Court heard oral...
Supreme Court to decide if Title IX discrimination protections include employees
Jack Birle, Washington Examiner
jack.birle.washington.examiner@gazetteedit.wpenginepowered.com
Updated 12 hours ago
The Supreme Court announced Monday it will hear a case determining if employees of a federally funded school may sue for sex discrimination under Title IX, something students at those schools may already do under federal law. The high court...
Man who asked mom to lie to parole officer can stand convicted, Colorado Supreme Court decides
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 13 hours ago
Attempting to influence a public servant is a crime that can include a defendant’s use of a third party to convey false information, the Colorado Supreme Court decided on Monday. There was no dispute that Michael Thomas Hupke asked his...
Children’s Colorado must resume care to transgender plaintiffs, state Supreme Court rules by 5-2
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 6 hours ago
The Colorado Supreme Court, by a 5-2 vote, ordered Children’s Hospital Colorado on Monday to resume providing certain medical services to a group of transgender plaintiffs, which it had ceased in the face of funding threats from the federal government...
Trump approval rating drops to 37% thanks to Iran and economic anxiety
Rena Rowe, Washington Examiner
rena.rowe.washington.examiner@gazetteedit.wpenginepowered.com
Updated 12 hours ago
President Donald Trump’s approval rating continues to take a hit thanks to prices rising amid the Iran war, according to new polling. More than 60% of respondents said Trump’s decision to go to war was the wrong choice, according to...
Trump moves to drop $10 billion IRS lawsuit as DOJ weighs weaponization victims fund
Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner
kaelan.deese.washington.examiner@gazetteedit.wpenginepowered.com
Updated 12 hours ago
President Donald Trump on Monday moved to dismiss his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his confidential tax returns, as the Justice Department reportedly weighs the creation of a $1.7 billion compensation fund for alleged victims...