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Right-to-natural-gas proposal in Colorado qualifies for ballot

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A citizen initiative that seeks to enshrine the right to natural gas has qualified for the November ballot, Colorado’s election office confirmed on Thursday. Petitions...

Former VP Mike Pence joining Colorado Christian University faculty

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Former Vice President Mike Pence has been hired as a visiting faculty member at Colorado Christian University, the Lakewood-based private evangelical university announced Tuesday. Pence...

Were the primaries a preview for consequential general election? | Paula Noonan

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Colorado’s political future will go the way of this election. Historically, the state has not had both chambers controlled by a supermajority. This election may...

Disagreement doesn’t have to mean disrespect | GUEST COLUMN

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By Vincent Atchity These days, it doesn’t take long to feel overwhelmed by politics. Turn on the news, scroll through social media or read the...

What happens if voters pass Colorado’s two competing income tax measures?

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New Colorado laws going into effect cover AI disclosures, medical marijuana access and gambling limits

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Colorado background checks surge ahead of new semiautomatic gun requirement

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National House Democrats add Colorado seats held by Lauren Boebert, Jeff Hurd to target list

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Bennet settles campaign finance complaints, admits violating state law

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Colorado to implement new laws on jail standards, safe haven rules, and agricultural labeling

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Colorado records 17th wolf death, a yearling tied to livestock losses

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Keeping Colorado’s kids’ trust online | PODIUM

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Marx’s ‘through line’ predates Trump, connects to Maes | FEEDBACK

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Federal judge rejects DOJ bid to force Colorado to hand over voter information

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Cedric Pride’s blueprint for opportunity through the trades | The OpEdge Podcast

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Cedric Pride, CEO of the nonprofit Pride Initiative in Denver, joins The OpEdge with a blueprint for workforce development, skilled trades, and economic opportunity. Pride...

Colorado’s No. 1 education ranking should raise our ambition | GUEST COLUMN

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By Scott Laband Colorado has earned the right to celebrate its new No. 1 ranking in education from U.S. News & World Report. Gov. Jared Polis...

Colorado’s No. 1 education ranking reflects the power of school choice | GUEST COLUMN

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By Peter Mason Colorado is now the No. 1 state in the nation for education, according to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best...

Group submits signatures for proposed Colorado graduated income tax

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The measure, which eliminates Colorado’s flat tax, is expected to raise $2 billion in new revenue The proposal to amend the Colorado constitution to change...

Democratic group maps out path to Colorado House and Senate supermajorities

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Courageous Colorado bucks Trump’s federal stupidity | Miller Hudson

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A historic moment during another major drought | Rachel Gabel

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Colorado can’t forget the lessons of COVID | Jon Caldara

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Historic preservation supporters organize to oppose Trump changes | Bob Loevy

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At conservative summit, Colorado Republican leaders concede Democrats’ election edge

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Q&A with Mike Pence | Former vice president says GOP’s populist turn from conservatism isn’t permanent

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Republican Victor Marx taps George Markert as his lieutenant governor pick in Colorado’s gubernatorial race

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Pueblo mayor, council concoct Trumpian Texas Two-Step | Dennis Maes

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Colorado can’t afford to turn its back on proven public safety technology | GUEST COLUMN

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Colorado lawmakers start crafting strategy to manage $200 million in federal rural health funds

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Colorado officials have begun to strategize as the state is set to receive hundreds of millions of dollars from a federal program meant to boost...

Democrat Jessica Killin’s internal poll shows dead heat with U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank in Colorado’s 5th CD

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Jessica Killin, the Democratic nominee in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District, is in a statistical tie with Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank, according to an internal...

Colorado’s 72-hour social media warrant law takes effect Aug. 12

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A law requiring social media platforms to respond to search warrants within 72 hours goes into effect on Aug. 12. Senate Bill 011 also requires...

As education conflicts abound across Colorado, who puts the kids first? | Paula Noonan

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Elected school boards and the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) have hit the headlines with fired superintendents, superintendent resignations, failures of oversight, and misdirected dollars....