Regional News Jared Polis once again vetoes bill that would make it easier for Colorado unions to organize groups blast decision, accusing governor of siding with billionaire CEOs over workers June 1, 2026
Education Colorado House passes bill to send K-12 funding initiative to November ballot currently limits school funding May 18, 2026
Local News Effort to restrict license plate cameras fails amid pushback from law enforcement bipartisan effort ended after its sponsor withdrew April 30, 2026
Colorado Legislature passes bill aimed at increasing vaccine access for children Diseases put ‘in the history books’ could return because of ‘uncertain federal times,’ lawmaker says March 17, 2026
Colorado legislators deny records request related to luxury Vail retreat with lobbyists Proposed lawsuit alleges violation, but group leaders say they relied on advice from nonpartisan state legal advisers February 20, 2026
Colorado committee advances bill to cut property taxes for small farmers and ranchers bill would update definitions of ‘farm’ and ‘ranch’ in state law February 20, 2026
Colorado lawmakers introduce bill to prevent sexual abuse in jails legislation comes amid former La Plata County jail commander’s invasion of privacy case February 10, 2026
In response to ethics complaints, Opportunity Caucus lawmakers deny violating gift ban Democrats still won’t say where they got money to pay for event with lobbyists January 12, 2026
Democrats facing ethics complaints for Vail retreat will receive taxpayer-funded legal counsel A legislative committee approved representation for those accused November 24, 2025
Ethics commission advances complaints alleging 17 Colorado legislators violated state law Gathering at Vail resort in October at center of allegations November 19, 2025
Top State House Republican and Democrat dispute key events in photo investigation Republican Rep. Ryan Armagost’s desk in the House chamber sat empty at the start of a special legislative session Aug.… August 22, 2025
Gov. Polis vetoes 11 bills, a personal record protection act, ride-share safety measure, social media regulations among blocked policies June 9, 2025
Third car theft conviction means loss of gun rights under new Colorado law of crimes under Possession of Weapon by Previous Offender statute expanded with Gov. Polis’ signature May 20, 2025
What did the Colorado Legislature do this year? Here are 5 key bills Wednesday marked the end of the state’s 2025 regular legislative session May 9, 2025
Polis vetoes bill that would extend Colorado open records response timeline Sponsors of legislation could pursue veto override April 18, 2025
Colorado lawmakers finalize budget proposal. Here’s what they cut would enable state to absorb rising costs of Medicaid and fully fund K-12 for another year March 27, 2025
Colorado gun restriction bill clears first House committee Vetting process pared down, sheriff power expanded in amended proposal March 13, 2025
Colorado lawmakers plan to shut down program getting teens involved at Capitol Youth Advisory Council would save about $50,000 per year February 24, 2025
Colorado ban on manufacture, sale of certain semiautomatic guns on glidepath to governor’s desk Bill 3 passed on a 19-15 vote, with three Democrats joining Republicans February 20, 2025
Bill that would ease union formation earns final Colorado Senate approval Legislation, strongly opposed by business groups, moves to the House February 19, 2025
Bill would make bringing a minor to Colorado for abortion, gender-affirming care a felony Legislation unlikely to make it far in Democratic-controlled state Legislature January 30, 2025
State PAC spends $150K in House District 59 for Katie Stewart Colorado Way Forward has backing from unions, environmental groups and outside corporate interests October 25, 2024
House District 59 candidate Katie Stewart says she’s a ‘rural Democrat,’ not a Denver liberal Candidate focused on affordable housing, safeguarding women’s reproductive rights October 15, 2024
Colorado’s special session on property taxes may be a bumpy ride It’s increasingly uncertain if a deal to cut taxes and prevent a pair of November ballot measures will survive August 27, 2024