politics
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Advance Colorado initiative allowing law enforcement cooperation with ICE clears 200,000 signatures
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A petition supporting a proposed 2026 ballot measure that would allow law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration officers has received more than 200,000 signatures, according to Advance Colorado. If passed, Initiative 95 would allow Colorado law enforcement to report individuals who are in the country illegally and have been convicted of a violent crime…
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Judge denies AstraZeneca’s bid to block Colorado drug discount law
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A Colorado district court judge denied drug manufacturer AstraZeneca’s request for an injunction to block enforcement of a recent law barring drug manufacturers from imposing restrictions on covered entities to obtain drugs under a federal discount program. The law states that manufacturers and others may not directly or indirectly deny, restrict or limit the acquisition…
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Colorado marijuana sales likely to reach $1 billion in 2025
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Colorado’s marijuana sales will likely reach $1 billion by the end of 2025, generating almost $200 million in tax revenue, according to a state agency. “Colorado’s world-class marijuana industry drives out criminals and cartels and is supporting Colorado businesses and jobs while driving revenue for school construction. This important milestone is one that our state can continue…
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Federal court issues injunction on Colorado gas stove labels law
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A federal judge in Denver has issued an injunction blocking enforcement of a newly enacted state law that would have required retailers to place labels on gas-fueled stoves with warnings about their potential effects on air quality. The law, House Bill 25-1161, was scheduled to take effect on Aug. 6 of this year. The day…
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Lawmakers from Colorado, 6 other states decry federal actions on illegal immigration
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A pair of Colorado state lawmakers joined elected officials from six other states at a media briefing on Thursday to discuss responses to the federal government’s crackdown on illegal immigration. The meeting, hosted by State Futures, featured a dozen Democratic legislators from New York, Illinois, Colorado, and California. The lawmakers outlined their states’ policy response…
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Marijuana reclassification order sparks mixed reaction in Colorado
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President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an order directing the loosening of federal regulations on marijuana, sparking a mixed reaction in Colorado, where policymakers and advocacy groups praised and criticized the decision. Trump’s order instructs the attorney general to quickly move ahead with reclassifying marijuana, which has long been legal in Colorado, though it remains…
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Colorado campaign finance penalties ‘a runaway train without an off-ramp’
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Each day, Mike Stapleton wakes up owing the state of Colorado another $1,550. By the end of each week, Stapleton’s debt for not filing nearly three dozen campaign finance reports dating to April 2018 will have grown by nearly $11,000. As of Dec. 8, Stapleton and his campaign – The Committee to Elect Michael Stapleton…
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Trump highlights accomplishments in White House speech
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By Steve Holland, Jeff Mason and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters WASHINGTON • In a rare evening address from the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday touted his accomplishments, saying his administration has ended wars, drastically reduced illegal border crossings and brought down the prices of some consumer goods. America is now poised for a full comeback as…
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DOJ sues Colorado Secretary of State for refusing to release voter information
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The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold after she refused to provide the agency with certain voter information. Last week, the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division asked Griswold’s office to provide unredacted voter data, including full names, dates of birth, residential addresses, and driver’s license numbers. Federal…
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Colorado Supreme Court to hear case on ballot measure disclosure requirements
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The Colorado Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging whether the state can require ballot measure committees to disclose the names of their registered agents in election communications. The case stems from a complaint filed during the 2020 election against the ballot issue committee No on EE. The committee, formed in opposition to…
