Politics

Bereft of Boebert, 3rd Congressional District Republicans chart new path

Mesa County is part of the 3rd Congressional District, in which incumbent Republican Loren Boebert is in a race that’s…

February 17, 2024

Guns would be banned in variety of places in Colorado under new Democratic bill

Handguns are for sale at Rocky Mountain Pawn and Gun Shop in Durango. (Durango Herald file)du1-i-syn Colorado gun owners would…

February 14, 2024

Colorado Democrats change House rules, making it harder to stall bill debates

Democratic House Majority Leader Monica Duran on the opening day of the legislature, Jan. 10, 2024. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)Hart…

February 5, 2024

‘You shouldn’t have to pay your deductible twice’ — Lawmakers search for solutions after insurance implosion

The State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)David Zalubowski Now, state lawmakers are considering changes…

February 5, 2024

Colorado short-term rental owners may protest plan to quadruple their taxes

A survey showed that a majority would reduce their rental nights if Senate Bill 33 passes

February 3, 2024

Unaffiliated voters can cast ballots in Colorado’s Republican primaries this year, federal judge rules

GOP requested a preliminary injunction barring unaffiliated voters from participating in the state’s June 25 primary election

February 3, 2024

Lauren Boebert’s fundraising dropped off, but she still holds a big cash advantage in her new congressional district

of Boebert’s opponents in the 4th Congressional District came close to matching her

February 2, 2024

If artificial intelligence is going to get involved in elections, Colorado lawmakers want voters to know

(Adobe Stock)cca Colorado’s top election official said the goal is to try to better inform the public about what’s happening…

January 27, 2024

Top Republican in Colorado House resigns from leadership a week after news about his 2022 DUI arrest

Minority Leader Mike Lynch, R-Wellington, announced his decision in an emotional speech on the House floor as his ouster appeared…

January 24, 2024

Shelli Shaw, vice chair resign from La Plata County GOP leadership

leaders requested resignation, scheduled no-confidence vote for Jan. 29

January 19, 2024

A lot of people want to run for office in Colorado this year. Here’s what it takes to actually get on the ballot

Candidates may start gathering petition signatures this week. If they go the caucus and assembly route, they must start gathering…

January 15, 2024

As lawmakers return to work, cost of living, challenges of governing are top of mind

The interior of the Colorado Capitol on March 23 in Denver. (Olivia Sun/The Colorado Sun via Report for America, file)cca…

January 10, 2024

Federal judge rejects Tina Peters’ attempt to halt her Mesa County criminal trial

county clerk’s trial on 10 counts connected to a breach of Mesa County’s election system set to begin Feb. 7

January 8, 2024

Dave Williams, chairman of Colorado GOP, announces bid to replace Doug Lamborn in Congress

Williams plans to remain as chairman during his congressional bid. The former state representative tried to oust Lamborn in 2022,…

January 8, 2024

Boebert and ex-husband are being investigated after alleged altercation in Silt restaurant

Boebert told The Daily Beast that his ex-wife punched him in the face

January 7, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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