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A request by Colorado prisons to expand capacity by 900 beds was denied Wednesday by state lawmakers.
By @lindseytoomer.bsky.social
By @lindseytoomer.bsky.social
Colorado prisons denied funds for 900 additional beds | Colorado Newsline
A request by Colorado prisons to expand their capacity by 900 beds was denied Wednesday by state lawmakers.
coloradonewsline.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:45 AM
A request by Colorado prisons to expand capacity by 900 beds was denied Wednesday by state lawmakers.
By @lindseytoomer.bsky.social
By @lindseytoomer.bsky.social
President Donald Trump announced in a social media post Wednesday that he and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte brokered a possible agreement on Greenland, though Trump provided few details or a timeline.
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
Trump announces 'framework of a future deal' on Greenland, relents on 8-nation tariffs | Colorado Newsline
Trump announced Wednesday that he and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte brokered a possible agreement on Greenland.
coloradonewsline.com
January 21, 2026 at 11:34 PM
President Donald Trump announced in a social media post Wednesday that he and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte brokered a possible agreement on Greenland, though Trump provided few details or a timeline.
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
The Colorado attorney general’s office launched a new section of its public complaint system specifically for misconduct by federal agents, such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
By @lindseytoomer.bsky.social
By @lindseytoomer.bsky.social
Misconduct by ICE can now be reported to the Colorado attorney general | Colorado Newsline
The Colorado Attorney General’s office launched a new section of its public complaint system for misconduct by federal agents.
coloradonewsline.com
January 21, 2026 at 9:58 PM
The Colorado attorney general’s office launched a new section of its public complaint system specifically for misconduct by federal agents, such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
By @lindseytoomer.bsky.social
By @lindseytoomer.bsky.social
Commentary: Colorado ranchers and consumers can team up to make beef supply chains more sustainable
From @theconversation.com
From @theconversation.com
Colorado ranchers and consumers can team up to make beef supply chains more sustainable | Colorado Newsline
Beef production provides a valuable contribution to human health while also impacting the natural environment, sometimes in negative ways.
coloradonewsline.com
January 21, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Commentary: Colorado ranchers and consumers can team up to make beef supply chains more sustainable
From @theconversation.com
From @theconversation.com
With just weeks to decide how to share the Colorado River’s shrinking water supply, negotiators from seven states, including Colorado, don’t have a deal, but they do have a commitment to keep talking and meet their upcoming February deadline.
From @utahnewsdispatch.com
From @utahnewsdispatch.com
Colorado River talks: States are still at odds but working toward a 5-year plan | Colorado Newsline
In Colorado River negotiations, states are still at odds but working toward a 5-year plan, Utah's top negotiator said.
coloradonewsline.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:23 PM
With just weeks to decide how to share the Colorado River’s shrinking water supply, negotiators from seven states, including Colorado, don’t have a deal, but they do have a commitment to keep talking and meet their upcoming February deadline.
From @utahnewsdispatch.com
From @utahnewsdispatch.com
Lawmakers in the Colorado General Assembly are reviving a proposal to offer tax breaks for data center operators, aligning the state with dozens of other states competing for the favor of an industry that's a magnet for both investor dollars and public scrutiny.
By @chasewoodruff.bsky.social
By @chasewoodruff.bsky.social
Bill to provide tax breaks for data centers reintroduced by Colorado lawmakers | Colorado Newsline
House Bill 26-1030 would offer a 100% sales and use tax exemption for qualified data centers for at least 20 years.
coloradonewsline.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Lawmakers in the Colorado General Assembly are reviving a proposal to offer tax breaks for data center operators, aligning the state with dozens of other states competing for the favor of an industry that's a magnet for both investor dollars and public scrutiny.
By @chasewoodruff.bsky.social
By @chasewoodruff.bsky.social
Colorado voters along the Front Range could decide on whether to approve a new tax this year to help fund passenger rail service between Fort Collins and Pueblo.
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
Tax measure for Front Range passenger rail could appear on 2026 ballot | Colorado Newsline
Colorado voters along the Front Range could decide on whether to approve a new tax this year to help fund passenger rail service between Fort Collins and Pueblo.
coloradonewsline.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Colorado voters along the Front Range could decide on whether to approve a new tax this year to help fund passenger rail service between Fort Collins and Pueblo.
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
ICYMI: Leaders of the two federally-recognized tribes in Colorado spoke to the Legislature on Friday morning about the relationship between state and tribal governments, as well as a desire to further confer on policy proposals at the Capitol.
Colorado tribal leaders ask Legislature for more collaboration in policymaking | Colorado Newsline
Leaders of the two federally-recognized tribes in Colorado spoke to the Legislature on Friday morning about the continued relationship between state and tribal governments.
coloradonewsline.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:35 PM
ICYMI: Leaders of the two federally-recognized tribes in Colorado spoke to the Legislature on Friday morning about the relationship between state and tribal governments, as well as a desire to further confer on policy proposals at the Capitol.
A DHS policy that barred unannounced visits for lawmakers seeking to conduct oversight at ICE facilities will remain in place, as ordered by a federal judge Monday. Colorado's Jason Crow said, "I’ll keep fighting to hold this administration accountable."
By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
DHS policy to block unannounced lawmaker visits upheld, for now, on technical grounds | Colorado Newsline
A federal policy that barred unannounced visits for lawmakers seeking to conduct oversight at ICE facilities will remain in place.
coloradonewsline.com
January 20, 2026 at 7:16 PM
A DHS policy that barred unannounced visits for lawmakers seeking to conduct oversight at ICE facilities will remain in place, as ordered by a federal judge Monday. Colorado's Jason Crow said, "I’ll keep fighting to hold this administration accountable."
By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
President Donald Trump doubled down over the weekend on threats to acquire Greenland, saying he would place a 10% tariff on eight European countries that object to his plans and posting several times on social media.
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
Trump threats against Greenland, UK, Norway escalate in advance of major economic forum | Colorado Newsline
Trump doubled down over the weekend on threats to acquire Greenland, saying he would place a 10% tariff on eight European countries.
coloradonewsline.com
January 20, 2026 at 6:53 PM
President Donald Trump doubled down over the weekend on threats to acquire Greenland, saying he would place a 10% tariff on eight European countries that object to his plans and posting several times on social media.
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
AG Phil Weiser and Sen. Michael Bennet are raising campaign funds at a roughly equal clip in their contest for the Democratic nomination for Colorado governor, but a billionaire-funded group backing Bennet is amassing a cash advantage as the election heats up.
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Millions raised by Bennet, Weiser in 2025 ahead of primary contest for Colorado governor | Colorado Newsline
Colorado governor candidates Phil Weiser and Michael Bennet are raising campaign funds at a roughly equal clip.
coloradonewsline.com
January 20, 2026 at 6:44 PM
AG Phil Weiser and Sen. Michael Bennet are raising campaign funds at a roughly equal clip in their contest for the Democratic nomination for Colorado governor, but a billionaire-funded group backing Bennet is amassing a cash advantage as the election heats up.
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President Donald Trump promised during his bid for another White House term that he would be a dictator only on “day one.” But a year since his inauguration, Trump has acted on some of his most extreme campaign hyperbole, and then some.
By @ashleymurray.bsky.social @fischler.bsky.social
By @ashleymurray.bsky.social @fischler.bsky.social
One year of Donald Trump: Alarms sound over relentless expansion of presidential powers | Colorado Newsline
A year since his inauguration, Trump has acted on some of his most extreme campaign hyperbole, and then some.
coloradonewsline.com
January 20, 2026 at 6:42 PM
President Donald Trump promised during his bid for another White House term that he would be a dictator only on “day one.” But a year since his inauguration, Trump has acted on some of his most extreme campaign hyperbole, and then some.
By @ashleymurray.bsky.social @fischler.bsky.social
By @ashleymurray.bsky.social @fischler.bsky.social
Out of the dozens of lawsuits against the Trump administration, here are the five most significant court cases related to the president’s immigration policies.
By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
The 5 biggest legal fights in the first year of Trump’s mass deportation push | Colorado Newsline
The first year of President Donald Trump’s return to the White House was defined by clashes with the judiciary branch.
coloradonewsline.com
January 20, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Out of the dozens of lawsuits against the Trump administration, here are the five most significant court cases related to the president’s immigration policies.
By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
Leaders of the two federally-recognized tribes in Colorado spoke to the Legislature on Friday morning about the relationship between state and tribal governments, as well as a desire to further confer on policy proposals at the Capitol.
Colorado tribal leaders ask Legislature for more collaboration in policymaking | Colorado Newsline
Leaders of the two federally-recognized tribes in Colorado spoke to the Legislature on Friday morning about the continued relationship between state and tribal governments.
coloradonewsline.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Leaders of the two federally-recognized tribes in Colorado spoke to the Legislature on Friday morning about the relationship between state and tribal governments, as well as a desire to further confer on policy proposals at the Capitol.
President Trump threatened to place tariffs on Greenland and any country that opposes his efforts to take over the Arctic island, as members of Congress from both political parties were in Europe to assure allied nations that lawmakers won’t go along with his plans.
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
Trump threatens tariffs on Greenland, countries that oppose US takeover | Colorado Newsline
President Trump threatened Friday to place tariffs on Greenland and any country that opposes his efforts to take over the Arctic island.
coloradonewsline.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:51 PM
President Trump threatened to place tariffs on Greenland and any country that opposes his efforts to take over the Arctic island, as members of Congress from both political parties were in Europe to assure allied nations that lawmakers won’t go along with his plans.
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
Colorado at 150: On the morning of Jan. 15, 1876, Boulder’s leading citizens gathered at the train depot to welcome Colorado Gov. John Routt from the territorial capital, who had been invited to inspect the future site of the soon-to-be state’s flagship university.
By @chasewoodruff.bsky.social
By @chasewoodruff.bsky.social
In 1876, Colorado's new public university in Boulder stood finished but empty | Colorado Newsline
In 1876, the University of Colorado trustees were eager to show off to Gov. Routt the 55-acre site donated by the town to the new college.
coloradonewsline.com
January 16, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Colorado at 150: On the morning of Jan. 15, 1876, Boulder’s leading citizens gathered at the train depot to welcome Colorado Gov. John Routt from the territorial capital, who had been invited to inspect the future site of the soon-to-be state’s flagship university.
By @chasewoodruff.bsky.social
By @chasewoodruff.bsky.social
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis delivered his final State of the State speech to the Legislature on Thursday morning, simultaneously taking a victory lap for his two terms in office and laying out his priorities for this year’s lawmaking session.
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
Colorado Gov. Polis touches on familiar themes of housing, health care in speech to lawmakers | Colorado Newsline
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis delivered his final State of the State speech to the Legislature on Thursday morning.
coloradonewsline.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis delivered his final State of the State speech to the Legislature on Thursday morning, simultaneously taking a victory lap for his two terms in office and laying out his priorities for this year’s lawmaking session.
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
President Donald Trump threatened on Thursday morning to send the military into Minnesota to stop protests, following another shooting by immigration agents that injured one person, seven days after an agent fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis.
By @ashleymurray.bsky.social
By @ashleymurray.bsky.social
Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act and deploy military in Minnesota | Colorado Newsline
President Donald Trump threatened on Thursday morning to send the military into Minnesota to stop protests.
coloradonewsline.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:46 PM
President Donald Trump threatened on Thursday morning to send the military into Minnesota to stop protests, following another shooting by immigration agents that injured one person, seven days after an agent fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis.
By @ashleymurray.bsky.social
By @ashleymurray.bsky.social
President Trump outlined his health care proposals to Congress on Thursday, asking lawmakers to approve several broad policy changes “without delay” — but left out any mention of enhanced tax credits whose expiration has left some Americans with skyrocketing costs.
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
Trump rolls out framework on health care costs that’s silent on ACA tax credits | Colorado Newsline
President Donald Trump outlined his health care proposals to Congress on Thursday, asking lawmakers to act “without delay."
coloradonewsline.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:33 PM
President Trump outlined his health care proposals to Congress on Thursday, asking lawmakers to approve several broad policy changes “without delay” — but left out any mention of enhanced tax credits whose expiration has left some Americans with skyrocketing costs.
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
The U.S. Justice Department requested an interview with U.S. Rep. Jason Crow over a video in which he and other Democrats in Congress said members of the military and intelligence community should refuse illegal orders from the Trump administration, according to Crow’s office.
By @lindseytoomer
By @lindseytoomer
Justice Department seeks interview with Rep. Crow over illegal orders video | Colorado Newsline
The U.S. Justice Department requested an interview with U.S. Rep. Jason Crow for saying members of the military should refuse illegal orders.
coloradonewsline.com
January 15, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The U.S. Justice Department requested an interview with U.S. Rep. Jason Crow over a video in which he and other Democrats in Congress said members of the military and intelligence community should refuse illegal orders from the Trump administration, according to Crow’s office.
By @lindseytoomer
By @lindseytoomer
The largest donor to Trump’s inauguration was Pilgrim’s Pride. In the first quarter of '25, its parent company, JBS, spent more than $500K on lobbying. The companies have since benefited from several major administration decisions.
By @marcusbaram.bsky.social @capitalandmain.bsky.social
By @marcusbaram.bsky.social @capitalandmain.bsky.social
Trump’s biggest inaugural donor benefits from policy changes that raise worker safety concerns | Colorado Newsline
A poultry processor and its parent company, JBS, have benefited from Trump administration policies following its donation to the inaugural.
coloradonewsline.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:02 PM
The largest donor to Trump’s inauguration was Pilgrim’s Pride. In the first quarter of '25, its parent company, JBS, spent more than $500K on lobbying. The companies have since benefited from several major administration decisions.
By @marcusbaram.bsky.social @capitalandmain.bsky.social
By @marcusbaram.bsky.social @capitalandmain.bsky.social
A trio of Colorado judges brushed aside the most sweeping arguments made by Tina Peters in her appeal of her criminal convictions — but they expressed serious concerns about a procedural error in one of her felony charges and the overall fairness of her sentence.
By @chasewoodruff.bsky.social
By @chasewoodruff.bsky.social
Colorado appeals court panel questions severity of Tina Peters' sentence | Colorado Newsline
Appellate judges expressed concerns about a procedural error in one of Peters' felony charges and the overall fairness of her sentence.
coloradonewsline.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:51 AM
A trio of Colorado judges brushed aside the most sweeping arguments made by Tina Peters in her appeal of her criminal convictions — but they expressed serious concerns about a procedural error in one of her felony charges and the overall fairness of her sentence.
By @chasewoodruff.bsky.social
By @chasewoodruff.bsky.social
Judge Jia Cobb probed whether the Trump administration violated her court order, after Minnesota lawmakers said they were denied an oversight visit to an ICE facility. Colorado Reps. Neguse and Crow joined a lawsuit over the administration's oversight policy.
By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
Judge weighs Trump administration limits on congressional visits to immigration facilities | Colorado Newsline
WASHINGTON — U.S. District Court Judge Jia Cobb Wednesday probed whether the Trump administration has violated her court order, after Minnesota lawmakers said they were denied an oversight visit to a...
coloradonewsline.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Judge Jia Cobb probed whether the Trump administration violated her court order, after Minnesota lawmakers said they were denied an oversight visit to an ICE facility. Colorado Reps. Neguse and Crow joined a lawsuit over the administration's oversight policy.
By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
ICYMI: US Supreme Court appears poised to affirm trans athlete bans in Idaho, West Virginia
US Supreme Court appears poised to affirm trans athlete bans in Idaho, West Virginia | Colorado Newsline
The U.S. Supreme Court appeared likely to keep in place anti-trans sports laws in Idaho and West Virginia.
coloradonewsline.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:06 PM
ICYMI: US Supreme Court appears poised to affirm trans athlete bans in Idaho, West Virginia
Colorado lawmakers return to work Wednesday for their annual 120-day regular legislative session, and the buzzword of the next four months will once again be affordability.
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
Lawmakers return to Colorado Capitol for regular legislative session | Colorado Newsline
The Colorado Legislature returns for its 120-day lawmaking term on Jan. 14. Leaders emphasized a focus on affordability.
coloradonewsline.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Colorado lawmakers return to work Wednesday for their annual 120-day regular legislative session, and the buzzword of the next four months will once again be affordability.
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
By @sarawilson.bsky.social