Politics

Rep. Boebert heads to District 4 peddling a familiar pitch

“I’m doing everything that I can for the conservative movement to remain a strong voice in Washington, D.C.,” she said…

January 5, 2024

What Colorado’s congressional delegation got done this year – and what’s ahead

Colorado Sun examines how the bills introduced by the seven Democrats and three Republicans in Colorado’s congressional delegation fared this…

December 29, 2023

Regional News

Opponents say little has changed with Rep. Lauren Boebert out of District 3 race

Lawmaker announced Wednesday she will run in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District

December 28, 2023

Regional News

Colorado GOP asks U.S. Supreme Court to overturn ruling blocking Trump from state’s primary ballot

likely means Trump will be on Colorado’s March 5 ballot; outcome of will have national consequences

December 28, 2023

Regional News

Lauren Boebert will switch congressional districts to improve her chances of winning in 2024

Boebert will run in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District next year instead of the 3rd Congressional District. The 4th District is…

December 28, 2023

Local News

The housing market has buoyed Colorado’s state budget. That may not last

was the first major financial update for lawmakers since they approved $434 million in property tax cuts during the special…

December 21, 2023

Regional News

Donald Trump blocked from presidential primary ballot by Colorado Supreme Court

decision, which may be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, comes as state elections officials must set the primary ballot…

December 19, 2023

Regional News

Congress passes annual defense bill in bipartisan vote that split Colorado delegation

The U.S. Capitol is seen, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File)Mariam Zuhaib The $886 billion National…

December 15, 2023

Regional News

With the special session done, Colorado’s next tax debate is already starting

The dramatic architecture of the rotunda of the Colorado State Capitol is enhanced through a fisheye lens. (David Zalubowski/Associated Press…

November 27, 2023

Regional News

2024 ballot measure would make Colorado’s primaries open, enact ranked-choice voting for general elections

Thiry, the wealthy former CEO of DaVita, is behind the initiative, which would also do away with Colorado’s caucus and…

November 20, 2023

Regional News

Drama, tempers and maneuvering as Colorado lawmakers race to offer property tax relief

Colorado Senate GOP caucus tried to use a parliamentary objection to extend the session until at least Tuesday

November 18, 2023

Regional News

Legislation would provide benefits for rural health care and education

Amendments and requests proposed by U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert would provide increased funding for rural health and educational services.

November 17, 2023

Regional News

On first day of special session, Democrats and Republicans offer dueling property tax plans

An overhead view of the Colorado Senate chambers. (Associated Press file) What’s known as SB23B-001 would take some of the…

November 17, 2023

Regional News

Tina Peters files federal lawsuit to block criminal investigations, prosecutions against her

Peters, a Republican who ran unsuccessfully for Colorado secretary of state last year, was indicted on 10 counts by a…

November 16, 2023

Regional News

What Colorado lawmakers could do in their special session on property taxes (and more)

Desks in the House chamber at the Colorado State Capitol are clean and empty on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, awaiting…

November 16, 2023

Regional News

Support for Proposition HH began eroding the moment the Colorado property tax relief plan was introduced

weak foundation was reflected in how voters rejected Proposition HH, a 10-year property tax relief and state spending overhaul, by…

November 16, 2023

Regional News

Headed into her last session, Barbara McLachlan has lots to do

four-term state representative says she will retire from public life

November 15, 2023

Local News

Durango man with history of challenging city served with cease and desist letter

Simpson named in campaign finance complaint filed with Colorado Secretary of State

November 2, 2023

Local News

Although humbled and apologetic, Lauren Boebert is sticking to her guns

‘Closed mouths don’t get fed,’ congresswoman says in interview

October 30, 2023

Local News

For Boebert’s GOP rivals, it’s a race to the middle

Hurd and Russ Andrews pitch themselves as moderate options

October 30, 2023

Local News

Boebert touts work to GOP voters in SW Colorado, but theater scandal resurfaces

Boebert apologizes again for the September incident, but her Republican rivals aren’t ready to let her off the hook

October 29, 2023

Regional News

Colorado Springs man pleads guilty to felony assault charge stemming from Jan. 6 riot at U.S. Capitol

Insurrectionists loyal to President Donald Trump breach the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the…

October 26, 2023

Regional News

The unlikely affiliation between universal pre-K and nicotine taxes is a story of politics and tobacco money

Father John Opp and daughter Giuliana at the Isabella Bird Community School in Denver. He said he's grateful for the…

October 24, 2023

Regional News

No, Proposition HH doesn’t raise property taxes. But it’s unlikely to cut them as much as supporters say.

The Colorado Sun fact-checked misleading claims made by both sides on the 2023 Colorado ballot measure June 8, 2023 Metro…

October 19, 2023