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Sans seniors, what does Colorado’s uninterested early turnout say about our disengaged electorate? | Paula Noonan

Updated 7 hours ago

This primary election is poorly attended. Evidence is in the numbers. About 10% of active registered voters are deciding this year’s primaries with seven days...

Who gets to decide Colorado’s economic future? | GUEST COLUMN

Updated 7 hours ago

By Sarah Blackhurst Colorado’s prosperity depends on industries that grow our food, build our future and power our homes. But today, these sectors face an...

Colorado’s ‘right to natural gas’ measure submits signatures to qualify for November ballot

Updated 17 hours ago

A natural-gas rights initiative backed by Advance Colorado is likely headed to the November ballot, triggering a parallel campaign by environmental groups seeking to impose...

Economists: Colorado budget improves slightly, but deficits still loom

Updated 17 hours ago

State economists reported a stronger-than-expected bump in general fund revenue driven largely by higher individual income tax collections, yet warned that Colorado remains on track...

Colorado law allowing lawsuits against ‘conversion therapy’ providers takes effect July 1

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Colorado’s primary turnout tops 10% as election officials warn it’s too late to mail ballots

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Road-funding initiative in Colorado qualifies for November ballot

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Judge blocks Colorado’s proposed ban on using SNAP benefits for soda

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Colorado has a playbook for youth mental health — our next governor must use it | GUEST COLUMN

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Colorado chamber: 2026 legislative session marked ‘significant progress’ for business

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Colorado House ethics committee delays hearing to allow Rep. Lindsay to seek legal counsel

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‘Peaking at the right time’: Barbara Kirkmeyer is confident as ballots go out

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Rural frustration, parental rights shape Scott Bottoms’ pitch ahead of Colorado’s gubernatorial primaries

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Registered voters on the eve of the 2026 primaries | Cronin & Loevy

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A room for Sundance, a reality check for big-government Boulder | Jon Caldara

Updated 4 days ago

There are few things more satisfying to watch than socialists getting mugged by reality. The Sundance Film Festival is invading my hometown of Boulder early...

Democratic candidates DeGette, Kiros and James clash in CD1 forum

Updated 5 days ago

The three Democratic candidates for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District clashed on Friday night over a host of issues, even as they expressed frustration with their...

Rep. Jeff Crank thinks Democrats are too focused on Trump, not enough on Colorado Springs | Vince Bzdek

Updated 5 days ago

For U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank, who’s unopposed in the Republican primary for the 5th Congressional District but the main target of both candidates in the...

A special edition of Capitol M: In remembrance of the outrageous Lynn Bartels

Updated 6 days ago

I had Lynn Bartels envy. For almost longer than I can remember. There, I said it. And it’s true. Lynn died Friday, age 69, after...

Bernie Sanders endorses DeGette challenger Melat Kiros in Colorado’s 1st CD Democratic primary

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Private equity has no place in health care | GUEST COLUMN

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Democratic ballots outpace Republicans’ as Colorado’s primary vote starts to trickle in

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July 1 brings new Colorado rules on gun ammo, wildfire-risk scoring, wildlife enforcement

Updated 7 days ago

Some pointed questions for the gubernatorial hopefuls | George Brauchler

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Chaotic funding throws monkey wrench into governor’s-race money madness | Paula Noonan

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Amid public pressure, Colorado candidates tackle social media regulations for minors

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Colorado state Senate: Meet the primary election candidates

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Hickenlooper raises $900K since April, heads into primary with almost $3 million on hand

Updated 1 week ago

Bennet’s gubernatorial ads say U.S. Senate committee paid for them

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Democratic candidates for the 8th Congressional District: Meet Manny Rutinel and Shannon Bird

Updated 1 week ago

Colorado’s 8th Congressional District is once more the site of a hard‑fought Democratic primary, with candidates competing for the chance to challenge Republican incumbent Gabe...

A graduated tax plan could undercut Colorado’s business competitiveness, analysis warns

Updated 1 week ago

A proposal to move Colorado to a graduated income tax — taxing individuals and businesses at different rates based on their earnings — could generate...

1st Congressional District Democratic primary: Meet candidates Diana DeGette, Milat Kiros and Wanda James

Updated 1 week ago

Voters in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District will face an unusually competitive choice on this year’s Democratic primary ballot, where Rep. Diana DeGette, who has represented...

Lindsay Datko on school safety, misconduct and transparency in Jeffco schools | The OpEdge Podcast

Updated 1 week ago

Jeffco Kids First founder Lindsay Datko joins The OpEdge to explore concerns about school safety, staff misconduct and transparency in Jefferson County Schools. Datko tells...