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These Colorado Democrats got a chance to help VP Harris from the DNC stage while boosting their national credentials

Getting a speaking slot at a presidential national convention is a big deal – for rising political stars, it can be a chance to shine on a whole new level. Remember the 2004 Democratic Natio...

DATE: Aug 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Space debris is a danger. Colorado’s congressional delegation wants to do something about it

‘There's 900,000 pieces of junk flying around in low Earth orbit,’ Sen. Hickenlooper says

DATE: Aug 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

At the RNC, Colorado delegates enjoy camaraderie, share optimism for November

‘It's wonderful to see Republicans getting along and behind one message’

DATE: Jul 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado elected officials offer prayers for former President Donald Trump and others after apparent shooting

Colorado’s elected officials and political candidates are offering prayers for former President Donald Trump and others after a shooting at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania Saturday evening....

DATE: Jul 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

After poor debate performance, Colorado Democrats focus on Biden’s record

House Democrats argue voters should consider president’s policy positions

DATE: Jun 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Biden’s immigration order draws mixed reception from Coloradans in Congress

Move prevents migrants who cross border illegally from being eligible for asylum

DATE: Jun 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado politicians react to Trump guilty verdict

Reactions fall along predictable partisan lines

DATE: May 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Rep. Lauren Boebert attends Trump hush money trial

She’s one of a number of Republican lawmakers who have traveled to New York City to support the former president

DATE: May 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado House members join vote to save Speaker Mike Johnson

Only Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette voted to move forward on effort to oust Johnson

DATE: May 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

A lot of people are running for Congress right now – not all of them will make it to Colorado’s primary ballot

There are a slew of congressional candidates gunning to appear on Colorado’s ballots for the June 25 primary, the contest that will determine who makes it to the general election in November...

DATE: Mar 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Rep. Ken Buck will miss the people, but not the dysfunction

That Rep. Ken Buck’s last day in Congress was spent dealing with a government spending bill is more than a little apropos. The Windsor Republican came into office as part of the 2014 Tea Par...

DATE: Mar 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Rep. Ken Buck to leave office early

Republican Congressman Ken Buck is leaving office early. He made the announcement via email Tuesday. “It has been an honor to serve the people of Colorado's 4th District in Congress for the ...

DATE: Mar 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News