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Transportation

Colorado Lawmakers Say a Smaller RTD Board Would Improve Leadership, Services

By Sara Wilson, Colorado NewslineMarch 31, 2026

A new bill would reduce transit board of directors from fifteen to nine members, including four governor appointees.

“I Love Trains, But I Hope This Proposal Never Leaves the Station”
Opinion | Reader Response

“I Love Trains, But I Hope This Proposal Never Leaves the Station”

By Patricia CalhounMarch 29, 2026

You have until March 30 to name the proposed Front Range train. Some are calling it DOA

Republican U.S. representatives Gabe Evans and Lauren Boebert hold a press conference on the steps of the Colorado State Capiotl.
Politics & Government

Colorado Republican Party Approaches Midterms with No Money, Leadership

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 27, 2026

According to election filings, the Colorado GOP was over $230,000 in debt and had just $67,000 in cash by the end of February.

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Opinion | Community Voice

Opinion: Jena Griswold’s Fabrications Are Disqualifying in AG’s Race

By Ann FrickMarch 26, 2026

“If we are going to effectively stand up to Trump’s lawlessness, our next Attorney General must know what they’re doing in a court of law.”

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Politics & Government

Colorado Ballot Breakdown: Transgender Student Athlete Ban, Other Anti-Trans Measure on the Way

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 18, 2026

Plus, all the ballot measures Coloradans will vote on in November.

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Politics & Government

Cannabis Business Owner, Social Equity Advocate Running for House Seat in Aurora

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 27, 2026

After working in cannabis hospitality and social equity advocacy for years, Sarah Woodson wants to represent her hometown at the State Capitol.

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Politics & Government

Feds Have “Lost Credibility” on Elections After FBI Call, Colorado Secretary of State Says

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineFebruary 26, 2026

“It was deeply unsettling the DOJ and DHS refused to acknowledge that, according to the U.S. Constitution, states run elections in America.”

Politics & Government

Two Colorado Republicans Top Democrat Hit List for 2026 Midterms

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 16, 2026

Shockingly, the targets do not include U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert.

Progressive Lisa Calderón Will Run for Mayor Again
Politics & Government

Progressive Lisa Calderón Will Run for Mayor Again

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 3, 2026

Third time’s a charm?

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Politics & Government

Defy or Ally? Dueling Proposals Will Determine How Colorado Police Handle ICE.

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 3, 2026

Colorado may strengthen or repeal restrictions on local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

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Politics & Government

Denver Submits Official Bid to Host 2028 Democratic National Convention

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 9, 2026

“There’s no better way for the party to find its path back to power than by returning to the state that nominated President Barack Obama twenty years ago.”

Colorado State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer
Politics & Government

42 People Are Running to Be the Next Governor of Colorado

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 9, 2026

From congressmen and state legislators to a convicted murderer and a reality show contestant, the candidates are…

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Politics & Government

A Murderer is Running for Governor of Colorado

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 7, 2026

Republican Gregory A. Thomas filed his candidacy affidavit from prison, where he is serving 48 years for second-degree murder.

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Opinion | Reader Response

Reader: So, the State With the Most Laws Wins?

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 4, 2026

Twenty new Colorado laws took effect January 1. The arguments started long before that.

Politics & Government

People to Watch: Barbara Kirkmeyer, Going for Governor

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 2, 2026

The state senator is one of 23 Republicans running for governor. But unlike many of her competitors, Kirkmeyer might actually have a shot.

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Welcome to Hell: More Trumper Tantrums Aimed at Colorado
Opinion | Calhoun: Wake-up Call

Welcome to Hell: More Trumper Tantrums Aimed at Colorado

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 2, 2026

“Nothing says America First like denying clean drinking water to 50,000 people in southeast Colorado.”

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Politics & Government

Five People to Watch in 2026: Alli Jackson, the New Face of Aurora

By Katrina LeibeeDecember 31, 2025

“A lot of the ethics of social work guide me, like dignity and worth of a person.”

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Politics & Government

Two Colorado Ballot Proposals Complete Petitioning for 2026, Three Others Fail

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 31, 2025

Though dozens have tried, only two proposed initiatives are on track to make the 2026 ballot so far.

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Politics & Government

Joe Oltmann Stakes Governor Campaign on “Free Tina Peters” Pledge

By Brendan Joel KelleyDecember 29, 2025

The right-wing podcaster has described current Colorado officials as “traitors” and said they deserve execution or imprisonment.

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Politics & Government

Donald Trump Issues Illegitimate Pardon to Tina Peters

By Brendan Joel KelleyDecember 11, 2025

Governor Jared Polis and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser immediately rebuked a social media post from the president saying he would be “granting Tina a full Pardon.”

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Restaurants

Duck! Push to Get Foie Gras Ban on Denver Ballot

By Patricia CalhounDecember 10, 2025

Pro-Animal Colorado will deliver 16,000 signatures to City Hall today.

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Courts

Federal Judge Shuts Down Tina Peters’s Bid for Release

By Brendan Joel KelleyDecember 8, 2025

According to the judge, the 2020 election denier’s pending appeal in state court bars a federal court from intervening.

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