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Residents weigh in on Denver’s proposed 2026 spending plan

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More than 60 individuals signed up to weigh in on Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s proposed 2026 spending plan at a required public hearing at Monday’s...

Colorado: Health insurance premiums set to double in 2026

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Health insurance rates for middle-income Coloradans who buy their own coverage are set to double in 2026, according to the state’s insurance division. The statewide...

Denver Civil Service whistleblower sues city citing retaliatory firing

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The former executive director of Denver’s Civil Service Commission, Niecy Murray, filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging she was fired in retaliation after speaking...

New charitable gaming board meets following Gazette series

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The latest iteration of Colorado’s long-defunct advisory board for charitable gaming met Friday for the first time since legislators revived it more than 18 months...

Denver City Council to hear from public on mayor’s proposed budget

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Anger grows as Denver mayor extends Flock camera contract

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Private judge agrees to hear arguments to unseal divorce

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Can Jon Stewart be the 2028 Democratic nominee? Given the competition, why not?

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Denver seeks $2M in rent owed by Denver Post

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Gov. Jared Polis asks lawmakers for $10 million to sustain food stamp program in Colorado as shutdown enters fifth week

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Denver mayor extends Flock camera contract against council’s wishes

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Denver City Council moves forward with collective bargaining ordinance

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Aurora council to meet in-person after months of online meetings

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Denver joins suit against Trump administration claiming grants have unlawful conditions

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Most Americans are concerned about higher health care costs next year, an AP-NORC poll finds

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Most U.S. adults are worried about health care becoming more expensive, according to a new AP-NORC poll, as they make decisions about...

Denver mayor’s revised budget: $4 million in funding additions

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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has returned his amended 2026 spending plan back to the City Council for review, leveraging $4 million in interest from American...

Denver City Council to consider more funding for homeless services

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Denver is moving one step closer to its final 2026 spending plan on Monday, with Mayor Mike Johnston delivering his final proposed budget to the...

Denver airport to open new Jackson Gap Street traffic pattern at Peña Boulevard

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Denver International Airport has opened its new Jackson Gap Street traffic pattern at Peña Boulevard, designed to eas congestion for drivers traveling to and from...

Six lessons in democracy from Ukraine

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Denver clerk tosses Vibrant Bond campaign finance complaint

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Denver mayor nominates Buchanan for planning post

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Colorado approves millions in incentives for semiconductor manufacturer’s expansion

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Affordable housing plan stalled as Denver rejects property buy

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Denver joins in support of Planned Parenthood funding lawsuit

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Denver’s 5-year revenue outlook depends on 2026 budget

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Barack Obama joins fight for US House control, urges vote for California districts to counter Trump

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Denver’s $1 billion bond campaign faces ethics complaint

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Denver City Council agenda: $20M for shelters, $1.5M police settlement

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Denver City Council suggests changes to 2026 spending plan

Updated 2 weeks ago

Members of the Denver City Council submitted a letter to Mayor Mike Johnston late Friday afternoon outlining their suggested improvements to his proposed 2026 spending...

Colorado’s 2040 ‘renewable’ energy goal faces cost challenges

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A new state report outlined how Colorado plans to reach 100% “renewable” electricity by 2040, a goal that supporters argued is crucial to achieving “net...

White House: Job cuts have begun

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WASHINGTON – The White House said on Friday that it had begun substantial layoffs across the U.S. government, as President Donald Trump followed through on...