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Capitol M: Olympic version | Week of Feb. 7, 2026

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The lighter side of the state Capitol, usually. Sen. Byron Pelton, R-Sterling, who turns 50 this year, is sporting eyeglasses for the first time. He...

As federal vaccine guidance shifts, Colorado Senate backs recommendations from pediatric groups

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At least 20 states have said they are using guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical associations when setting vaccine policies and...

Proposal targets dual office-holding by Colorado legislators | Bills in brief

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Colorado lawmakers introduce hundreds of bills each year. Bills in Brief cuts through the noise by explaining which proposals matter, what’s at stake, and how...

14th wolf dies in northwest Colorado

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The 14th wolf to die in Colorado since their reintroduction about two years ago took place during a “collaring” operation in the northwestern region of...

More Denver residents could qualify for city property tax assistance

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Colorado joins lawsuit against Trump energy emergency order

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Lisa Calderón launches bid for Denver mayor

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Specter of litigation looms as Colorado River basin governors head to DC

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Colorado legislators advance proposal allowing lawsuits against federal immigration agents

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Eagle County leads the way in fire mitigation as winter drought deepens

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More people are now leaving Colorado than moving here from other states | Vince Bzdek

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Colorado House launches ethics review of Rep. Ron Weinberg filed by fellow GOP legislator

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Colorado lawmakers roll out bipartisan plan aimed at lowering home insurance risk

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Tax bill shock: Colorado homeowners could see property taxes jump by as much as 40%

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Voters will decide proposal to repeal Colorado limits on police cooperation with immigration authorities

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A ballot initiative backed by the group Advance Colorado has qualified for the November general election, setting up a statewide vote on whether to undo...

Greenland is now Colorado’s problem. And that’s a good thing. | Vince Bzdek

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The conclusion to the dizzying odyssey over Greenland this week reminded me a little of the ending of the “Wizard of Oz.” If you recall,...

Border Patrol shooting in Minneapolis sparks tense debate on Colorado Senate floor

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The death of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis in the hands of Border Patrol agents over the weekend prompted a debate among Colorado senators on Monday,...

Palmer Lake terminates town attorney

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The Town of Palmer Lake has chosen to put itself in legal limbo. Near the end of a seven-hour-plus meeting Thursday evening and into Friday...

Capitol M: Return to Gold Dome High, 2026 edition, and a salute to old IU

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Rep. Ron Weinberg won’t seek reelection

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PUC schedules virtual hearing on proposed rules for public safety power shutoffs

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Colorado farmers warn U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper tariffs and research cuts endanger agriculture

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Colorado halts wolf releases for 2026 as federal pressure mounts

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Colorado wildlife officials report first wolf death of 2026 as mortality count reaches 13

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Denver District 10 launches test program to pay pet deposits

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Colorado air regulators propose higher fees for pollution permits and reports

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With guidelines expiring, federal agency releases draft plan for Colorado River operations

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Colorado governor pats himself on the back in final state address to lawmakers

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PUC holds firm on ambitious 41% greenhouse gas cut for natural gas utilities

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The Colorado Public Utilities Commission refused to ease a greenhouse gas reduction target for natural gas utilities, voting 2-1 to preserve a 41% cut in...

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless workers rally, citing low pay, high turnover

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Dozens of Colorado Coalition for the Homeless frontline workers and members of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 105 rallied Thursday outside of a...

Colorado Senate kicks off 2026 session with bills on competency law, housing, schools and public safety

Updated 4 weeks ago

The Colorado Senate opened the 2026 legislative session Wednesday with a flurry of policy proposals, including changes to the state’s competency law, tougher penalties for...

Senate friendship, shared grief set tone for opening day of Colorado’s 2026 session

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Friendship, grief and a call for unity echoed through the Senate chamber on Wednesday, as Colorado lawmakers convened for the first day of the 2026...