Colorado Politics

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.

The total number of women who are state lawmakers has once again reached new heights, following a trend up in recent years. Women in New Mexico and Colorado made significant gains in representation to reach female majorities in the legislature, while South Carolina saw a notable loss that has decades-long implications.

State Sen. Chris Hansen announced this week he is resigning to take a job in the private sector, even though he won reelection just last week. For him, it’s about paying for his kids’ college education, but it also means the next state senator from Denver will be chosen by a committee rather than by the voters.

The Loveland City Council will hold a special meeting next Tuesday to name a new city manager, city attorney and municipal judge. The three appointments must be ratified by a supermajority of council members.