Tag: Featured Stories
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DOJ sues Colorado Secretary of State for refusing to release voter information
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold after she refused to provide the agency with certain voter information. Last week, the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division asked Griswold’s office to provide unredacted voter data, including full names, dates of birth, residential addresses, and driver’s license numbers. Federal…
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Colorado Rep. Brittany Pettersen cheers President Trump signing into law 2 bipartisan bills she led
President Donald Trump has signed into law two bills led by U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen that address a pair of the Colorado Democrat’s signature issues —opioid addiction treatment and parents traveling by air with breast milk. Known as the SUPPORT Act and the BABES Act, respectively, the bipartisan bills passed the U.S. House and Senate…
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Colorado legislators review wolf program as funding challenges persist
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Wolves took center stage during a Tuesday review by Colorado legislators of the budget proposal from the Department of Natural Resources, which includes the division that manages the reintroduction program. The Joint Budget Committee reviewed the budget proposal for 2026-27 from the department, with an eye toward potential cuts. The annual budget briefing is an…
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commissioner Murphy Robinson resigns
Murphy Robinson, who has served on the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission for just over a year, announced his resignation on Wednesday. In a statement, Gov. Jared Polis thanked Robinson, saying he is “incredibly grateful for Murphy’s service to the state on the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission.” “Murphy’s experience made him a great addition…
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Democrat Shannon Bird to step down from Colorado legislature to campaign full-time for Congress
State Rep. Shannon Bird, a Westminster Democrat, said Sunday that she plans to resign from the Colorado legislature next month in order to focus on running for the 8th Congressional District seat held by Republican U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans. Bird is one of four Democrats — two of whom are state lawmakers — seeking the…
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Survey reveals widespread dissatisfaction with Colorado’s public education system
Most Colorado voters are dissatisfied with the state’s public education system and many lament that it’s headed in the wrong direction, citing – among other worries – “woke” ideology permeating schools, according to a recent poll. Meanwhile, the minority of respondents who view the state’s public educational system favorably praised teachers and noted improved outcomes.…
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Using AI analysis, campaign finance complaints lodged against Jena Griswold, Phil Weiser
Using artificial intelligence as analytical tool, a resident of Longmont has filed complaints against two prominent Colorado Democrats, alleging multiple campaign finance violations. The complaints are among a growing number of campaign finance allegations against individuals running for some of Colorado’s top jobs. What’s unique with the complaints is the use of AI as a…
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Shoshone water rights acquisition approved by Colorado board
Colorado’s water board on Wednesday approved the acquisition of water rights associated with the Shoshone Power Plant for permanent instream flow protection. The deal to purchase water rights from Xcel Energy for $99 million aims to ensure that a significant amount of water from the Colorado River continues to flow downstream during periods of low…
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Lawmakers balk at rules to allow credit cards, online purchase of Colorado tickets
A bipartisan group of 25 lawmakers who included the leaders of the House and Senate from both parties penned a letter to the Colorado Lottery Commission, advising the panel to hold off on rule changes scheduled for a public hearing on Wednesday. The commission is scheduled to review a host of draft rules, including a…
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Justice Melissa Hart missing for third week as judiciary defends Colorado Supreme Court’s functioning
Justice Melissa Hart missed a third straight week of case considerations as of Monday, with the Colorado Supreme Court indicating she again did not participate in the court’s weekly decision-making about whether to accept or reject pending appeals. The Colorado Judicial Department told Colorado Politics last week that Hart has been on a leave of…