Jesse Paul
Position: The Colorado Sun

Colorado legislature declines to override Jared Polis’ veto of social media bill after House caves

The override effort failed when the House of Representatives laid over the motion to override the veto until May 9, which is after the legislative session ends

Colorado Senate overrides Jared Polis’ veto of bill regulating social media

The vote now heads to the House

Uber says it will exit Colorado if bill becomes law

The rideshare company says measure would pose too big a legal risk

What happens when a U.S. senator from Colorado leaves their job midterm?

If Sen. Michael Bennet wins Colorado’s 2026 gubernatorial race, he would have to quit his Washington job in the middle of his term

Governor signs bill halting expansion of hard liquor sales in grocery and big-box stores

Senate Bill 33 was brought as a way to protect small businesses that sell alcohol from further economic decline

Support for Trump not flagging among Colorado Republicans

A recent poll revealed that 87% of registered GOP voters in Colorado had a favorable opinion of Trump at the end of March

Governor signs bill banning manufacture, limiting sale of many semiautomatic guns

Starting in August 2026, certain semiautomatic firearms that can accept detachable ammunition magazines will be outlawed in Colorado

Jena Griswold is running to be Colorado’s next attorney general

Secretary of state called herself the ‘most qualified person in this race’

Colorado bill would force appointed lawmakers to face voters after one year

More than 1 in 5 state legislators owe their positions to the vacancy process

Lauren Boebert defends Trump administration on Musk, immigration and budget cuts during telephone town hall

Congresswoman is latest Colorado Republican to hold a virtual Q&A with constituents

How Colorado Republicans plan to navigate the town hall trap this time around

Democrats are trying to deploy the same tactics they used to sink previous reelection campaigns

Colorado lawmakers opt to keep Youth Advisory Council

The legislature did away with group’s ability to draft bills for consideration