Colorado Politics

No one blinked. So much of the federal government has shut down. Congressional Republicans and Democrats remained dug in their positions.

The Colorado Secretary of State’s Office told the GOP vacancy committee in House District 14 that its members did not get 10 days of notice ahead of making their appointment as is required by state law.

James' entry into Colorado's 1st Congressional District race sets up what could be a competitive primary.

Most of the cuts have barely made a dent in the state’s $1.2 billion budget gap. But every dollar saved is a dollar they won’t have to cut this week from the big expense — Medicaid providers, education and the state workforce. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Brian Eason and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below.

Cañon City in southern Colorado is still dealing with the fallout of radioactive contamination from decades ago. A nuclear waste watchdog group wants communities that are considering partnering with the government on future waste storage plans to have the full picture of the energy cycle and its history.

Five big takeaways from the 2025 State of the State.

The Colorado General Assembly is set to return on Jan. 8. Here's what else to watch for as lawmakers convene under the Capitol dome in 2025.

The Republican Grand Junction attorney looks to secure the border, grow the energy economy, and protect Colorado’s water.

Starting Jan. 8, 2025, Colorado lawmakers will begin working on getting bills passed during the 120-day legislative session. Climate and environmental issues will be on the agenda.

The new affinity caucus will be for lawmakers who are Muslim or are from the Middle East, North Africa or South Asia. Its members hope it will serve as a bulwark against possible discriminatory action by the incoming Trump administration.