Polis to shut off grants to cities, counties that don’t comply with state housing policies
Governor using more than $100 million in funds as leverage to gain compliance
DATE: May 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Bente Birkeland
Position: Staff reporter
Uber and Lyft urge Gov. Polis to veto rideshare bill
Legislation is intended to increase safety for passengers and drivers
DATE: May 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News
From excitement to fear, Coloradans have strong feelings about Trump’s first 100 days
Voters weigh in on president’s second term and where country is headed
DATE: Apr 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Colorado Senate overrides Jared Polis’ veto of bill regulating social media
The vote now heads to the House
DATE: Apr 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News
New bill sets out security requirements for ride share companies
Policy would require more thorough background checks
DATE: Mar 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Colorado budget picture still tight, but slightly improved in forecast
Colorado’s budget picture has slightly improved, according to figures from the December revenue forecast that show a nearly $250 million revenue increase.
The nonpartisan Legislative Council...
DATE: Dec 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News
With budget cuts looming, Colorado governor and lawmakers are far apart on fix
Cutting close to 700 million dollars out of next year's state budget means tough choices for Colorado lawmakers in the upcoming legislative session that begins in January.
Gov. Jared Polis p...
DATE: Dec 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Colorado election clerks working to calm public concerns
Mesa County ballot fraud rattles some voters, but experts say signature verification process worked
DATE: Oct 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News
Colorado lawmakers pass deal that could see lower property taxes for businesses, homeowners
Colorado’s special legislative session on property taxes has concluded, with the passage of a compromise bill to lower property tax rates and cap revenue growth.
The deal is a source of angs...
DATE: Aug 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Property tax compromise passes key legislative hurdle, moves to state Senate
The bipartisan bill at the center of this week’s special session on property taxes cleared a crucial House vote Wednesday, 45-to-18, and has moved on to the state Senate.
But for many of the...
DATE: Aug 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Colorado election officials train on how to combat AI misinformation
It’s noon on election day and a video of Colorado’s Democratic Secretary of State Jena Griswold is circulating, telling people that the state’s polling places will be staying open until 10 p...
DATE: Aug 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Trial begins for former elections clerk accused of tampering with voting machines
Hearings may provide deeper look into efforts by some Trump supporters to investigate stolen election claims
DATE: Jul 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News
