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Colorado governor candidates confront business climate, housing affordability woes
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Four of the five major-party candidates for Colorado governor share common ground on two big issues: they see the perception that Colorado has become less business‑friendly as a serious concern, and they view housing affordability as central to the state’s economic future. At a Thursday forum in Glendale, the two Democratic candidates — U.S. Sen.…
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Colorado governor candidates to face off in Colorado Politics, 9NEWS debates
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The Denver Gazette and Colorado Politics are hosting both debates in partnership with the University of Denver and 9NEWS. DENVER — Candidates vying to be the next governor of Colorado will face off in debates hosted by The Denver Gazette, Colorado Politics and 9NEWS ahead of the state’s primary elections. Barb Kirkmeyer, Scott Bottoms and…
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Democrat Evan Munsing suspends campaign in primary to challenge Gabe Evans in Colorado’s 8th CD
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Democratic congressional candidate Evan Munsing announced Wednesday that he is suspending his campaign to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans in Colorado’s most competitive U.S. House district, saying his bid to run as an outsider committed to reform has been drowned out by a flood of spending by Washington insiders. Munsing’s withdrawal less than two…
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Legislature overrules state Supreme Court decisions, federal judges contend with violations of orders | COURT CRAWL
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Welcome to Court Crawl, Colorado Politics’ roundup of news from the third branch of government. The Colorado legislature overruled two recent state Supreme Court decisions in this year’s session, plus federal judges are addressing the government’s violations of their orders in immigration detention cases. Supreme Court news • By 5-2, the Colorado Supreme Court agreed that…
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Attorney general candidate Doshi puts ‘Hetal to the metal’ in Colorado Democrat’s 1st TV ad
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Democratic attorney general candidate Hetal Doshi makes clear how to pronounce her first name in the former federal prosecutor’s first TV and digital ad, which launched statewide on Friday, just over two weeks before ballots start going out to Colorado primary voters. “Colorado, it’s time to put the Hetal to the metal,” the ad’s narrator…
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‘More free time’: Gov. Polis turns Colorado Democratic Party censure into scheduling perk
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Facing public rebuke from his own party, Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday brushed off the Colorado Democratic Party’s censure and defended his decision to cut in half Tina Peters’ prison term, saying the case had long troubled him and that her beliefs should never have factored into her sentencing. At a news conference announcing an…
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Congressional panel probes Denver, Boulder over ICE cooperation limits
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A congressional panel is reviewing Denver and Boulder’s policies, alleging that these cities, along with other “sanctuary” jurisdictions, are declining to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, the body announced Wednesday. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, who chairs the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, issued letters to the district attorneys, sheriffs and police chiefs of Denver and Boulder,…
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Democrat John Hickenlooper launches 1st ad in Colorado’s US Senate primary
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U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper hits screens Tuesday with his reelection campaign’s first statewide ad, recounting highlights of the Colorado Democrat’s business and political career. The 30-second spot, set to air on digital and streaming platforms, lands six weeks before the June 30 primary election, where Hickenlooper faces a challenge from state Sen. Julie Gonzales, D-Denver.…
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Session wrap-up: Colorado legislators pass 450 bills in 2026 session
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The 2026 legislative session wrapped Wednesday with lawmakers approving roughly 450 bills, though how many would ultimately be signed by Gov. Jared Polis remains uncertain. Beyond high‑profile debates over artificial intelligence policy and the state budget, legislators advanced major measures on health care, education, immigration, and public safety. Here is an overview of some of…
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Colorado legislators ask voters to forfeit thousands in TABOR refunds, redirect money to school spending
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A Democratic‑backed proposal to direct money to K‑12 schools using Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights dollars is headed to the ballot, setting up a major debate over taxpayer refunds and long‑term education funding. If voters approve it, the average Coloradan would forfeit more than $7,000 in TABOR refunds over the next decade. Senate Bill 135 includes…