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Colorado governor and Democrats unveil 2022 legislative platform

of Dem’s main talking points echoed what Republicans outlined in August 2021

January 11, 2022

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Don Coram brushes off ‘super woke’ insult: ‘I have no idea what that means’

73-year-old Montrose native has a background in farming and mining

January 11, 2022

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Some failed Colorado congressional candidates still have campaign money. Here’s why.

Republican Cory Gardner and Democrat Mike Johnston both have more than $1 million left over

December 29, 2021

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Lori Schell saw Colorado’s political divisions up close as a redistricting commissioner

Partisan divide remains wide, but Coloradans can find common ground as the state changes, she says

December 25, 2021

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Two Colorado Republican candidates will limit their campaign spending

Voluntary spending caps allow gubernatorial and secretary of state candidates to sidestep limits on receiving donations

December 6, 2021

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‘Stretch that rope’: Colorado conservative leader suggests Gov. Polis should be hanged

United’s Joe Oltmann spoke on podcast of ‘a line of executions of traitors,’ including U.S. senators

December 6, 2021

Local News

Brad Blake to run again for La Plata County commissioner

Candidate will begin campaigning first quarter of next year

November 19, 2021

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Colorado gubernatorial candidate Heidi Ganahl aims to connect with rural residents

Republican challenger asks Gov. Jared Polis to limit his campaign spending

November 19, 2021

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Rep. McLachlan to focus on one-time money, education and water during next session

Colorado legislators will decide how to spend CARES Act and American Rescue Plan funding in 2022

November 18, 2021

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Redistricting maps would give Durango a new state senator

Simpson, a Republican from Alamosa, would replace Don Coram

November 5, 2021

Local News

Redistricting reshapes Southwest Colorado’s Senate District 6

maps would add six new counties to Durango’s state Senate district

November 5, 2021

Regional News

Polis says the rich are being taxed the wrong way

Colorado governor address ProPublica report in radio interview

November 5, 2021

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How ultrawealthy politicians – including Gov. Jared Polis – avoided paying taxes

records reveal how wealthy political figures slashed their taxes

November 4, 2021

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Colorado Supreme Court approves new congressional map drawn by redistricting commission

court rejected arguments from Democratic and Latino groups that the map contains voting rights issues

November 1, 2021

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How will questions about Boebert’s role in Jan. 6 attacks affect her bid for re-election?

Congresswoman denies meeting with organizers ahead of event

November 1, 2021

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Colorado school board contests, stoked by COVID, draw partisan fervor, big money

Coronavirus and critical race theory motivate national groups, wealthy individuals, parties to get involved in local races

October 18, 2021

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Property taxes would more than triple for Colorado short-term rental owners under proposal

Sen. Chris Hansen, a Denver Democrat, said the change is aimed at ensuring schools and fire departments have enough local…

October 15, 2021

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Independent candidate spent 2½ years fighting election complaints in Colorado

Jones, who ran for House District 59, says party leaders work against unaffiliated candidates

October 14, 2021

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Latest Colorado legislative draft maps would leave Democrats in control

Commission sets Oct. 12 as deadline to vote on final state House, Senate maps

October 6, 2021

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Changes in Colorado congressional map avoid pitting House members against each other

Sweeping, L-shaped district would cover most of the Western Slope and southern Colorado

September 17, 2021

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Democrats poised to keep control of Colorado Legislature under latest draft redistricting maps

released Monday are first drawn using 2020 census data

September 14, 2021

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Lauren Boebert is becoming a big name in fundraising – for Democrats

Candidates, some who won’t even face her, use congresswoman as foil to bring in campaign cash

September 10, 2021

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Draft of Colorado’s congressional map would create a new dynamic in the state

hearings scheduled this week about proposed revision of district boundaries

September 7, 2021

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Dick Lamm remembered for his policy, passion and prescience

Colorado political figures honored Lamm’s contributions to the state at a memorial service in Denver

September 1, 2021