Michael A. Hancock’s ‘Rules for Restoration’ to counter radicalism | The OpEdge Podcast
In the latest episode of The OpEdge — The Gazette’s new opinion podcast —writer, Denver Gazette columnist and business executive Michael A. Hancock tells OpEdge host and investigative columnist Jimmy Sengenberger how his book, “Rules for Restoration,” offers concrete ways to counter Colorado’s “radicalism” and restore genuine hope in an age of grievance and outrage.
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Colorado House ethics committee to review complaint alleging misuse of Democratic Caucus funds
Marianne Goodland
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Updated 24 minutes ago
The House Ethics Committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday to review a complaint alleging that Aurora Democrat Rep. Mandy Lindsay misused House Democratic caucus funds. Rep. Bob Marshall, D‑Highlands Ranch, filed the complaint on Jan. 26. Marshall’s complaint outlines the...
A workhorse emerges in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District? | Hal Bidlack
Hal Bidlack
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Updated 4 hours ago
Do we have a workhorse emerging from Colorado’s Third Congressional District? I’m not sure, but an interesting bit of legislation U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd introduced is at least a bit suggestive he just might be in Washington, D.C. to get...
Colorado’s energy policies are becoming a national security risk | OPINION
Colorado Politics
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By William L. Shelton The Colorado Public Utilities Commission is on the verge of making decisions that could have immediate, real-world consequences for every resident in the state, and for the security of our nation. These decisions could restrict energy...
Good intentions don’t always equal good laws | OPINION
Colorado Politics
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By Bob Gardner I served in the statehouse for 16 years. I have been a practicing lawyer for more than 30 years. In that time, I must have seen thousands of bills introduced with seemingly good intentions but leading to...
Don’t expand Colorado Lottery into online gaming | OPINION
Colorado Politics
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By Peggy Brown As someone who works every day with Coloradans struggling to recover from gambling addiction, I have seen firsthand how quickly a moment of chance can spiral into a life-altering crisis. That is why I am deeply concerned...
Delaying clean energy isn’t the affordable choice for Colorado Springs | OPINION
Colorado Politics
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By June C. Waller This year, state legislation (Senate Bill 26-022) has put the energy transition front and center for Colorado Springs residents. As someone who has lived and worked in Colorado Springs for 60-plus years, I’ll be the first...
Colorado body reviews redistricting proposals as battle heats up nationwide
Marianne Goodland
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Updated 18 hours ago
With 60 proposals on the April 15 agenda, Colorado’s title board wrapped up its final initial hearing for the 2026 election cycle, sending forward a slate of measures that could reshape workers’ compensation and reignite partisan battles over congressional redistricting....
Voters sour on Dems — as Republicans head for the cliff | Dick Wadhams
Dick Wadhams
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Updated 4 days ago
By Dick Wadhams The ravages of eight years of total Democratic control of state government and twenty consecutive years of Democratic governors are souring voters on their candidates in 2026 as Colorado continues to decline. Meanwhile, rather than embracing an...
Hemp beverage bill puts profits over Colorado kids | OPINION
Colorado Politics
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Updated 1 day ago
By Rachel O’Bryan The hemp THC beverage industry wants to sell its high-inducing drinks in Colorado everywhere that beer or wine is sold — including stores and restaurants near schools. This self-serving bill, Senate Bill 164, would blow Colorado’s regulated...
When former friends conclude we are the problem, we have a problem | Miller Hudson
Miller Hudson
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Updated 3 days ago
April arrived in Colorado this year displaying the Janus-like dual visages that characterize MAGA America. The ecstatic, giddy enthusiasm of the Artemis crew which just circled the moon before returning to a near perfect splashdown off San Diego reminded each...
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A workhorse emerges in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District? | Hal Bidlack
Do we have a workhorse emerging from Colorado’s Third Congressional District? I’m not sure, but an interesting bit of legislation U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd introduced is at least a bit suggestive he just might be in Washington, D.C. to get work done, even if the cameras are not aimed his way. As my regular reader […]
Colorado House ethics committee to review complaint alleging misuse of Democratic Caucus funds
The House Ethics Committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday to review a complaint alleging that Aurora Democrat Rep. Mandy Lindsay misused House Democratic caucus funds. Rep. Bob Marshall, D‑Highlands Ranch, filed the complaint on Jan. 26. Marshall’s complaint outlines the structure of caucus funds and details the responsibilities Lindsay has in managing them. Lindsay has […]