Colorado State Senate

Vivian Smotherman, Senate District 6 candidate, considers TABOR and balance of local control

Democrat is challenging Sen. Cleave Simpson in critical race

DATE: Oct 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cleave Simpson maxes out donation as PAC pours money into Senate District 6

Outside group has spent $135,000 to defeat Vivian Smotherman

DATE: Oct 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado’s special session on property taxes may be a bumpy ride

It’s increasingly uncertain if a deal to cut taxes and prevent a pair of November ballot measures will survive

DATE: Aug 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Dozens of new state laws poised to take effect in Colorado

Transparency in ticket sales, towing regulations, biological data privacy among new statutes

DATE: Aug 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Wolverines could return to the San Juan Mountains: What will reintroduction look like?

State Legislature passed a law directing Colorado Parks and Wildlife to begin the reintroduction process

DATE: Jul 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

The 8 gun bills signed into law this year by Colorado governor

A handful of other measures didn’t make it across the finish line

DATE: Jun 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Polis signs bill that thwarts statewide ranked choice voting

Governor faced pressure to veto the bill after last-minute provisions were added

DATE: Jun 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ethics investigation ordered into state senator who appeared intoxicated at meeting

Sen. Faith Winter has apologized, is seeking treatment

DATE: Jun 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

If voters adopt ranked choice voting, Colorado may prevent it from taking effect

Last-minute provisions added to an elections bill would create a major barrier

DATE: May 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Under new law, Coloradans gain power to repair cellphones, computers and more

Policy gives consumers more control over devices they own

DATE: May 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Democrats frustrated as Gov. Polis vetoes six Colorado bills

Governor shutdown proposals on labor rights, waste incinerators and more; here’s why

DATE: May 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

When Colorado lawmakers return next year, no Dems will have served in the minority

Democrats have controlled both chambers for years

DATE: May 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News