Ganahl to challenge Polis for Governor; O’Dea will face Bennet for a U.S. Senate seat; Caraveo and Kirkmeyer to square off in the state’s new 8th congressional district; and other highlights from Tuesday’s election in the Centennial State.
The legislation gives courts more oversight and discretion over NGRI acquittees and creates a stronger system of accountability for the state mental health hospital.
Lawmakers recently added harsher possession penalties to a fentanyl bill that, if passed by the General Assembly, could disproportionately impact communities of color.
A right to repair bill requiring wheelchair manufacturers give customers tools to fix their chairs faces the Colorado state senate.
We chatted with the state’s Democratic leader about why those priorities will make it easier for Coloradans to get outside.
With Texas’ new law causing chaos and Roe v. Wade in peril, will the Centennial State remain a beacon of access for the controversial procedure?
We broke down the most prominent GOP candidates participating in the gubernatorial primary, which is set to take place on June 28.
We examined the ripple effects of the era-defining event, both for the country and Colorado.
Initial results showed Denver voters approving much of Mayor Hancock’s RISE Denver plan but stopping short of funding a new arena. Meanwhile, three statewide initiatives are failing and local school board races remain tight.
All Coloradans will be able to vote on three initiatives during the upcoming election. Here’s everything you need to know about each one.
Denverites will be able to vote on 13 new initiatives. From the mayor’s $450 million bond package to a new development at the former Park Hill Golf Course, here’s what you need to know in order to cast a ballot.
Hancock was sworn in on July 18, 2011, and his tenure has seen its fair share of highs and lows.
Coloradans know how to practice democracy. For evidence, look no further than our state’s gold-standard voting system and the politicians who go to bat for the nation’s best interests.
Leslie Herod and Brianna Titone have had a busy year making change in Colorado. We chat with the Colorado legislators to find out what’s next.
Colorado’s population jumped nearly 15 percent over the past 10 years. The increase gives the state a new congressional district—meaning a new representative in Washington, D.C. Let the political posturing begin.
Following the mass shooting in Boulder on March 22, Colorado state legislators are looking for ways to prevent such violence from happening again.
One year after COVID-19 arrived in Colorado, Polis spoke with 5280 about how the pandemic defined the second year of his governorship.
Ahead of the session, we caught up with a few leaders and members of the General Assembly to talk about coming together and issues they anticipate debating in 2021.
The ultra-conservative congresswoman has attracted national press coverage, but across Colorado, some Republican leaders and voters have been hesitant to voice their support.
With Cory Gardner leaving office, the former U.S. senator’s most effective—and inanimate—rival retires to the recycling bin.
