colorado politics
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CSI study reviews impacts of Colorado’s mandatory sex‑trafficking sentencing measure
A new report by the think-tank Common Sense Institute examines what could happen if Colorado voters approve Initiative No. 108, which establishes mandatory life sentences for offenders convicted of sexual trafficking of a minor. The measure is backed by Protect Kids Colorado, which describes itself as a “broad coalition of parents, grandparents and concerned citizens…
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Colorado shifts vaccine authority to state as Trump administration revises childhood framework
As the Trump administration rolls out a revised childhood vaccine framework, Colorado’s law allowing the state to set its own immunization schedule has now taken effect. Issued Monday, President Donald Trump’s executive order separates childhood and adolescent vaccines into three categories: those recommended for all children, certain high-risk groups and “based on shared clinical decision-making.”…
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Boulder Valley School District introduces new policies following antisemitism lawsuit
The chief of Boulder Valley School unveiled new policies for the 2026-2027 school year following a lawsuit filed on behalf of a student alleging antisemitic harassment. In June, the Anti-Defamation League filed a federal civil rights complaint against the school district with the U.S. Department of Education’s Civil Rights Division, alleging an eighth grader in…
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Colorado NRA chapter seeks injunction against new gun‑training requirement
The Colorado chapter of the National Rifle Association is seeking an injunction to stop the state from enforcing a new law that took effect earlier this month. The new law requires anyone buying or selling certain firearms to first complete a safety training course offered through Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Under Senate Bill 003, the…
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Colorado students push AI task force as schools navigate new tech era
A group of students is urging lawmakers to establish a task force on artificial intelligence in education to advise districts on how to ensure that pupils and educators use the technology effectively without becoming overly reliant on it. The students serve on the General Assembly’s Youth Advisory Council Committee or COYAC — a joint committee…
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U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s son arrested, faces charges of sexual exploitation of minor
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s son Tyler Jay Boebert has been arrested and accused of recording and sharing a video depicting himself having intercourse with a minor, according to court records. The case originated in Garfield County in Western Colorado and was filed Thursday. Tyler Boebert, 21, is accused of five counts in total: three charges…
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Colorado audit finds $175K wasted on unused state-issued cellphones
Colorado spent nearly $175,000 on government issued cellphones for employees of various departments that went unused last year, according to a recent state audit. About 400 of the 6,688 cellphones issued to state employees received no calls or texts and used no cellular data for the entire year, resulting in a loss of $173,000, the…
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Former VP Mike Pence joining Colorado Christian University faculty
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 will be on campus about once a month during the 2026-2027 school year to give lectures, host classroom discussions, and engage with students. The role builds upon his other work…
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Colorado AG urges Supreme Court to let Boulder climate lawsuit proceed
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has filed a court brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in a lawsuit brought by Boulder city officials seeking to hold oil companies liable for their environmental impact. The case began in 2018, when the City and County of Boulder filed a lawsuit in Colorado District Court against Suncor Energy…
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New Colorado laws going into effect cover AI disclosures, medical marijuana access and gambling limits
More than 100 new Colorado laws take effect Aug. 12, bringing changes to chatbot safety rules, psychedelic research, campus wellness checks and sports betting restrictions. Here is a look at some of those laws set to take effect. The law: House Bill 1263 What it does: Sponsored by Reps. Sean Camacho, D-Denver, and Javier Mabrey,…