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A workhorse emerges in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District? | Hal Bidlack

Updated 20 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...

Voters sour on Dems — as Republicans head for the cliff | Dick Wadhams

Updated 2 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...

When former friends conclude we are the problem, we have a problem | Miller Hudson

Updated 2 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...

Nebraska Sandhill ranching wrecked by Morrill Fire | Rachel Gabel

Updated 2 days ago

The Nebraska Sandhills are made for cattle grazing, and that is, in large part, what keeps the area thriving and supports the small communities throughout...

Colorado’s lawmakers lie on the ballot, again, to take away TABOR | Jon Caldara

Updated 3 days ago

Lincoln – Pragmatic, persistent, partisan coalition-builder | Tom Cronin

Updated 3 days ago

A happier budget week | Capitol M | Week of April 18, 2026

Updated 4 days ago

The grift at the core of Colorado ed department’s ‘innovation programs’ | Paula Noonan

Updated 6 days ago

Cherry Creek school district plays defense | Jimmy Sengenberger

Updated 1 week ago

Just kidding about the separation of church and state? | Hal Bidlack

Updated 1 week ago

A bill to bring back Colorado’s world-class music scene | OPINION

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When a species is managed atop a pedestal, it isn’t management — it’s emotion | Rachel Gabel

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Let the state’s narrative-laundering season begin | Jon Caldara

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Home rule has protected Colorado cities for more than 125 years | Cronin & Loevy

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Home rule has protected Colorado cities for over 125 years | Cronin and Loevy

Updated 1 week ago

Colorado is currently gripped by a political struggle between the governor plus the legislature in Denver and populous home-rule city governments, mainly on the Front Range, such as Colorado Springs. In the past...

A longshot, upset bid and a few quick takes | SONDERMANN

Updated 2 weeks ago

It is hard to keep up these days. The flow of news often seems overwhelming. Let’s focus today on an unusual congressional race before moving...

An “-“ends tribute in a week full of “odds” | Capitol M | Week of April 11, 2026

Updated 2 weeks ago

The lighter side of the Capitol, usually… The decision to read the budget bill — the long bill, which spans 661 pages this year —...

The danger of when government goes rogue | Paula Noonan

Updated 2 weeks ago

It’s dangerous, even fatal, when government goes rogue whether in a democracy or autocracy. Government officials who ignore or taunt laws that constrain bad acts...

Yet again, when rights are in conflict | Hal Bidlack

Updated 2 weeks ago

Threats inside and out loom for Colorado’s Republicans | Dick Wadhams

Updated 2 weeks ago

Is it time for both parties to bail on Colorado’s political nominating system? | Miller Hudson

Updated 2 weeks ago

Recognizing the value of generational work | Rachel Gabel

Updated 2 weeks ago

Why the controversy with mail-in ballots? | Cronin & Loevy

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Who are the kings being crowned here in Colorado? | Jon Caldara

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Democrats rebounding without learning necessary lessons | SONDERMANN

Updated 3 weeks ago

An April Fool’s Day to remember | Capitol M | Week of April 4, 2026

Updated 3 weeks ago

Untraditional education platform makes fool out of state ed department | Paula Noonan

Updated 3 weeks ago

Legislature busy sending lots of minor bills for governor’s signature | Hal Bidlack

Updated 3 weeks ago

Killing off the Regional Transportation District | Miller Hudson

Updated 3 weeks ago

This column is appearing the same day state Sen. Matt Ball (D) of Denver and his legislative co-sponsors unveil legislation implementing many of the recommendations...

Green energy shouldn’t come at expense of Colorado farmers, ranchers feeding us | Rachel Gabel

Updated 3 weeks ago

In 2023, the Department of Energy released the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETC) study identifying areas they speculate would experience transmission capacity constraints of...