Voters elected a historic number of women in the 2018 midterms—both in Colorado and nationwide. Yet representation in the Centennial State’s highest offices lags behind.
Colorado Democrats had a lot to celebrate on Tuesday night, as the party swept every statewide race, picked up a congressional seat, and flipped the state Senate. But the shift wouldn’t have been possible without a swell of support from young, independent, and female voters.
The Democratic candidate for governor has spent his career disrupting the status quo—both in business and politics. Now, he hopes his progressive ideas will win him the state’s highest position, and give him the opportunity to change the course of Colorado history.
As Colorado’s legislature grapples with how to reform its workplace harassment policies, House Majority Leader KC Becker shares exclusive details about the investigation into complaints against Steve Lebsock earlier this year.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Jack Phillips, the owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop, who refused to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex couple in 2012. In what was anticipated to be a landmark case, the concurring opinion was decidedly—and surprisingly—narrow.
In a session that was dominated by sexual misconduct scandals, legislators still managed to pass many of their priorities. But reforming the Capitol’s workplace culture? That will take time.
Schools across the state will shut down early or close completely on Thursday and Friday, so teachers can voice their concerns about education funding, salaries, and retirement at the State Capitol.
Here is the low-down on our state’s multibillion dollar budget bill, which is headed to Gov. John Hickenlooper’s desk for his signature.
The resolution to expel Randy Baumgardner from the Colorado Senate failed on Monday evening, yet the Statehouse’s sexual misconduct scandals linger.
In an interview with 5280, Guzman said that she lost faith that a deal struck between Senate President Kevin Grantham and the Democratic Caucus over the sexual harassment allegations against Sen. Randy Baumgardner would be honored.
For the first time in 20 years, the Centennial State has not just one, but three women running for the highest elected office.
As the Colorado legislature debates gun reform, students say they’re tired of feeling afraid.
According to a report issued this week, Colorado already ranks 45th in the nation for SNAP enrollment. Now, President Trump’s proposed budget threatens to cut benefits and affect enrollment even more.
New legislation that passed a committee vote on Tuesday addresses the painful choice between caregiving and a paycheck.
After Congress voted to reopen the federal government on Monday, Colorado Senators Cory Gardner and Michael Bennet are working toward a bipartisan agreement on DACA.
House and Senate leaders will hold a public meeting at the Capitol on Friday to discuss improvements to the General Assembly’s sexual misconduct policies.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which passed the Senate early Saturday morning, isn’t officially law yet. We take a look at how the bill will impact Coloradans.
Here’s a hint: If you’re rich, prepare to be richer. If you’re poor—well, you should try to get rich.
Democrats claim wins nationwide while Denver gets ready to spend big.
The Vice President’s visit to the Mile High City was met with more than 100 women dressed as “handmaids” from the iconic novel and Hulu series “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
