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Colorado Latinos Worry Most About Cost of Living, Gun Violence and Homelessness

By Bennito L. Kelty
Sep 13, 2023

Cost of living, crime and homelessness are chief issues for Colorado Latinos, according to a new poll, while fewer worry about immigration.
Aurora Strong-Mayor Proposal Still Alive Despite Missing 2023 Ballot

By Bennito L. Kelty
Sep 12, 2023

The city clerk issued her ruling late on September 11.
Governor Polis Urges President Biden to "Finish the Job" With Cannabis Legalization

By Thomas Mitchell
Sep 6, 2023

Colorado's governor doesn't want to see the DEA get in the way of marijuana banking and tax reform.
Aurora Strong-Mayor Opponents Take Last Stab at Ending Proposal's Ballot Chances

By Bennito L. Kelty
Sep 5, 2023

Aurora's city clerk just heard the final arguments for why the strong mayor petition broke city code and state law — and shouldn't be on the 2023 ballot.
Colorado Cannabis Leaders React to Potential Schedule III Classification

By Thomas Mitchell
Aug 31, 2023

"Unfortunately, the DEA is notorious for taking its sweet-ass time."
Colorado Reproductive Health Advocates Plan Abortion Ballot Measure for 2024

By Catie Cheshire
Aug 29, 2023

A coalition of abortion rights advocates is planning to reverse the Colorado ban on public money being used for abortion care.
Independence Institute Training Coloradans Who "Lean Right" to Infiltrate Local Politics

By Benjamin Neufeld
Aug 28, 2023

The libertarian think tank is telling conservatives in Colorado to forget about Nancy Pelosi and go to a city council meeting.
Aurora Strong Mayor Proposal Could Be Delayed Indefinitely Over Late Petition Filing

By Bennito L. Kelty
Aug 25, 2023

The initiative may not on be on the November 7 ballot, but supporters say it will return in 2025.
Judge Rules Against Aurora Strong-Mayor Challenge, Hearing With City Clerk Up Next

By Bennito L. Kelty
Aug 22, 2023

An Arapahoe County judge has ruled against a lawsuit to remove Aurora's divisive strong-mayor proposal from the ballot — but the fight's not over yet.
Lauren Boebert's Infrastructure Bill Hypocrisy Reaches New Heights With Maui Tweets

By Chris Perez
Aug 22, 2023

The Colorado congresswoman has been attacking President Biden over the Maui wildfires, despite voting against a bill to send disaster protection aid to Hawaii.
Governor Polis Signs Executive Order Expediting and Boosting Affordable Housing Funding

By Bennito L. Kelty
Aug 21, 2023

The executive order will help speed up loans and grants related to affordable housing projects, with a main goal of "improving livability" in Colorado.
Hickenlooper Stops By His Old Stamping Grounds to Ketchup With Favorite Hot Dog Vendor

By Bennito L. Kelty
Aug 18, 2023

The Denver mayor-turned-senator took time out of his busy schedule to visit legendary vendor Marcella Armas, who's served the city's top dogs for decades.
Former Aurora City Attorney Files Lawsuit Over Mike Coffman's Strong-Mayor Proposal

By Bennito L. Kelty
Aug 9, 2023

Former Aurora city attorney Charlie Richardson has filed a lawsuit to alter Mayor Mike Coffman's strong-mayor proposal before it hits the November ballot.
Firebrand Teacher Tim Hernández on Bid for Colorado House

By Michael Roberts
Aug 9, 2023

House District 4 had been repped by Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, who won an at-large seat on Denver City Council.
Mayor Johnston Greenlights First Homeless Sweep Despite Having Nowhere to Put People

By Bennito L. Kelty
Aug 2, 2023

The city's first homeless sweep under the Johnston administration will happen on Friday, August 4, at an encampment in Denver's Five Points neighborhood.
Aurora Mayoral Candidates Talk About Possibly Having "Strong Mayor" System

By Bennito L. Kelty
Jul 28, 2023

Colorado's third biggest city is flirting with the idea of following in Denver, Pueblo and Colorado Springs' footsteps with a "strong mayor" system.
No Liberal Tears: We Build the Wall's Colorado Conspirator Finally Sentenced

By Patricia Calhoun
Jul 26, 2023

No liberal tears for the Castle Rock resident.
Mark Ferrandino Tapped by Governor Polis to Lead State Planning and Budget

By Bennito L. Kelty
Jul 10, 2023

A political stalwart, Mark Ferrandino has been working in the Polis administration as executive director of Colorado's Department of Revenue since 2020.
Commentary: How Redistricting Impacted Denver’s District 9 City Council Race

By Joe Mayall
Jul 9, 2023

The demographics are very different today from what they were when Candi CdeBaca was elected in 2019.
Industry Giants Form "First" Super PAC for Federal Weed Legalization

By Thomas Mitchell
Jun 28, 2023

The group has its eyes on the 2024 election.