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Don’t break what works — leave Colorado’s ‘float but don’t touch’ intact | PODIUM

Updated 3 days ago

By Bill Ritter As a Colorado native, I have a great appreciation for the natural beauty of our state. Throughout my life, I have had the...

Drug-induced abortions open a can of worms on campus | PODIUM

Updated 2 weeks ago

By Tom Perille Why mandate drug-induced abortion access at Colorado’s colleges and universities? At a time of unprecedented Colorado state budget challenges, you would think...

Colorado’s childcare contribution tax credit bolsters our economy by keeping programs afloat | PODIUM

Updated 3 weeks ago

By Mike Kehoe, Lisa Steven and Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer Colorado parents are struggling to find childcare, programs that serve our most vulnerable families are stretched...

Update, safeguard Colorado’s mail ballot with voter ID | PODIUM

Updated 1 month ago

By Chuck Broerman and Suzanne Taheri Coloradans often refer to our state as a leader for accessible and secure elections. We have led on all-mail...

‘Steel for fuel’ — but bill consumers for both | PODIUM

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Congress needs to protect 340B for rural Colorado | PODIUM

Updated 2 months ago

Colorado’s clean-energy future must be affordable for older adults | PODIUM

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Senate Bill 22 critical to keeping energy costs affordable, power reliable | PODIUM

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The public health hazards in sports betting | PODIUM

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Colorado is turning its back on agriculture | PODIUM

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Colorado lawmakers must stem our health care cost crisis | PODIUM

Updated 3 months ago

Freight rail is Pueblo County’s competitive advantage | PODIUM

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Colorado needs to modernize mental health treatment | PODIUM

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Rebuilding Colorado’s talent pipeline system | PODIUM

Updated 3 months ago

Comprehensive energy permitting reform benefits Colorado, the mountain west | PODIUM

Updated 4 months ago

By Ron Dickson Thank you, U.S. Reps. Gabe Evans and Jeff Hurd, for your participation in the Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus and your support of...

Big Marijuana in Colorado is all about spin, denial | PODIUM

Updated 4 months ago

Where there’s weed smoke, there’s fire. In Leadville last month, this was literally the case, as a pot shop incinerated along with its mind-altering wares....

Colorado chose politics over public safety and now our communities pay the price | PODIUM

Updated 4 months ago

By Chris Richardson and Max Brooks This week, federal authorities arrested Jose Barrera-Bolanos in Denver. He is an illegal immigrant who had already been convicted...

Bringing a local community approach to Colorado health policy | PODIUM

Updated 4 months ago

By Sheila Lieder Health policy is not always a straightforward topic of discussion. There are many aspects to the complex health care system we’re used...