Kyle McKinnon
Capitol Editor, Colorado Capitol News AllianceKyle McKinnon is the Capitol Editor for KUNC and the Colorado Capitol News Alliance, where he helps lead collaborative coverage of state government and politics. He brings more than a decade of journalism experience primarily producing a variety of shows, managing newsroom projects, and mentoring young journalists.
Before moving to Colorado, Kyle worked in various outlets across the country, including Delaware Public Media in Wilmington, Del., WOSU Public Media in Columbus, Ohio, and Capital Public Radio in Northern California. Kyle helped to shape coverage on everything from politics and social issues to the arts and environment. Originally from Wisconsin, Kyle started his career as a sports reporter and spent about ten years in Ohio before leaving the Midwest. If you have story ideas, tips, or feedback, you can reach Kyle at kyle.mckinnon@kunc.org.
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Supporters say it would protect transgender kids and others, but Democratic sponsors removed a key provision after Gov. Polis signaled he would veto the measure. -
One bill would require police to ask a standard set of risk assessment questions at every domestic violence call. The other would require officers to check for existing military protection orders when a service member is involved. -
The measures add to this session’s slate of gun legislation, building on laws passed to tighten firearm regulations over the last several years. -
Days after rejecting the same request, lawmakers signed off on millions of dollars in prison bed funding as overcrowding pressures grow. -
Lawmakers rejected a request to add hundreds of new prison beds, saying the state must first address staffing shortages and parole backlogs. -
The Colorado congressman is pushing back as federal prosecutors open an inquiry tied to a video urging service members to refuse illegal orders. -
Colorado lawmakers open their lawmaking term trying to tackle big issues — like housing, the environment and public safety — under a strained budget. -
Their proposal would repeal Colorado’s unique requirement that labor unions hold a second election before they can fully negotiate with businesses. Gov. Polis vetoed it last year. -
KUNC News and the Colorado Capitol News Alliance take a look at the top stories that mattered to our readers and listeners this year. -
The democratic senator and gubernatorial candidate joins other state leaders in supporting a 2026 ballot measure that would allow Colorado to redraw its congressional boundaries.
