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Colorado Democrats head into 2022 election cycle in position of strength, poll shows

No big-name Republicans have announced bid to unseat Gov. Jared Polis or U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet

DATE: Jul 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Polis vetoes bills dealing with off-highway vehicles, transportation funding

Colorado governor has nixed three measures during 2021 legislative session

DATE: Jul 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Vaccinations increase, but a partisan divide persists, poll shows

About Polis’ handling of the pandemic: 60% said they approve, 32% said they disapprove and 8% said they have no opinion

DATE: Jun 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Polis signs three gun control bills inspired by Boulder King Soopers shooting

New laws make this legislative session significant in terms of firearm regulations

DATE: Jun 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Gas, delivery fees coming as Colorado governor signs transportation bill

Legislation passes with almost no Republican support

DATE: Jun 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Ken Salazar nominated by Joe Biden to be U.S. ambassador to Mexico

Former interior secretary and U.S. senator has been working in the private sector

DATE: Jun 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Get ready for plastic and paper bag fees in Colorado – and say goodbye to Styrofoam

Measure from Colorado Democrats aims to drive down waste

DATE: Jun 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lawmakers launch effort to drive down property taxes, combat assessments

Measure aims to help with skyrocketing real estate prices and rising tax bills

DATE: Jun 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Legislature sends transportation bill to governor

Legislation would impose new fees on fuel purchases, some deliveries to raise money for projects

DATE: Jun 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Will unaffiliated voters re-elect U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert?

Democratic leaders ponder how to engage left-leaning, unaffiliated voters

DATE: Jun 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Get a COVID vaccine, enter to win $1 million in Colorado

Sweepstakes expected to spur more vaccinations

DATE: May 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Supreme Court says voters already paved way for school districts to raise taxes

Voters in 174 districts have agreed to ignore spending caps set by Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights

DATE: May 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News