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Declaring that Colorado “needs a fighter, not a bystander,” state Sen. Julie Gonzales, a Denver Democrat, on Monday launched her long-anticipated primary challenge to U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper.
Colorado Democrat Julie Gonzales launches US Senate primary challenge to incumbent John Hickenlooper
Declaring that Colorado “needs a fighter, not a bystander,” state Sen. Julie Gonzales, a Denver Democrat, on Monday launched her long-anticipated primary challenge to U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper. Pitc...
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December 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Declaring that Colorado “needs a fighter, not a bystander,” state Sen. Julie Gonzales, a Denver Democrat, on Monday launched her long-anticipated primary challenge to U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper.
Trisha Calvarese, the Douglas County Democrat who lost a bid to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert last year in Colorado's most reliably Republican seat, announced Tuesday that she wants a rematch in the 4th Congressional District.
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Democrat Trisha Calvarese seeks 2026 rematch against Republican Lauren Boebert in Colorado's 4th CD
Trisha Calvarese, the Douglas County Democrat who lost a bid to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert last year in Colorado's most reliably Republican seat, announced Tuesday that she wants
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May 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Trisha Calvarese, the Douglas County Democrat who lost a bid to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert last year in Colorado's most reliably Republican seat, announced Tuesday that she wants a rematch in the 4th Congressional District.
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In Colorado, the older population is growing fast, with ramifications for the major challenges the state already faces, notably housing, healthcare costs and workforce needs. It also affects student enrollment, which, in turn, means a direct impact on school financing.
A graying Colorado: State grapples with fast growing older population | COVER STORY
“The only reality in the world is that we are going to get older and we’re going to die.”
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May 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM
In Colorado, the older population is growing fast, with ramifications for the major challenges the state already faces, notably housing, healthcare costs and workforce needs. It also affects student enrollment, which, in turn, means a direct impact on school financing.
Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez spoke publicly on Sunday about her longtime friendship with an Alabama man formerly on death row, which began during her time as a law school intern and ended with his execution more than a decade later. (via: @michaelkarlik.bsky.social )
Colorado's chief justice opens up about 13-year friendship with death row inmate
Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez spoke publicly on Sunday about her longtime friendship with an Alabama man formerly on death row, which began during her time as a law school intern and ended with his ...
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May 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez spoke publicly on Sunday about her longtime friendship with an Alabama man formerly on death row, which began during her time as a law school intern and ended with his execution more than a decade later. (via: @michaelkarlik.bsky.social )
The state Senate voted 29-6 on Friday morning to override Gov. Jared Polis's veto of a social media bill. The 29-6 vote was five above the two-thirds majority required for an override.
Colorado Senate overrides Gov. Jared Polis veto of social media bill
Colorado Senate overrides Gov. Polis's veto of a social media bill aimed at removing accounts engaged in illegal activities involving children under 13.
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April 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The state Senate voted 29-6 on Friday morning to override Gov. Jared Polis's veto of a social media bill. The 29-6 vote was five above the two-thirds majority required for an override.
The Denver-based federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday that a jury will decide whether a Loveland police officer violated a couple's constitutional rights by shooting their puppy in the head and torso. - (via: @michaelkarlik.bsky.social )
'Common sense': 10th Circuit rules Loveland officer will face civil trial for shooting puppy in head
The Denver-based federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday that a jury will decide whether a Loveland police officer violated a couple's constitutional rights by shooting their puppy in the head and tors...
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April 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The Denver-based federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday that a jury will decide whether a Loveland police officer violated a couple's constitutional rights by shooting their puppy in the head and torso. - (via: @michaelkarlik.bsky.social )
Horn, 62, stressed the need to mend festering divisions between rival Republican factions before members of the GOP's state central committee elected her to the party's top job on March 29 at the party's biennial reorganization meeting in Colorado Springs. (via: @ernestluning.bsky.social )
Newly elected Colorado GOP Chair Brita Horn says she's working to mend divided party, 'move forward'
When Brita Horn took over as chair of the Colorado Republican Party after winning a vote at a state GOP meeting late last month, the volunteer fire department chief and
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April 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Horn, 62, stressed the need to mend festering divisions between rival Republican factions before members of the GOP's state central committee elected her to the party's top job on March 29 at the party's biennial reorganization meeting in Colorado Springs. (via: @ernestluning.bsky.social )
"We said don't f--- with moms," Pettersen told reporters while cradling her infant in her arms on the steps of the Capitol.
'Don't f--- with moms': Brittany Pettersen pushes proxy voting for new parents in US House | TRAIL MIX
Colorado Democrat Brittany Pettersen gained an unexpected ally after House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled the chamber's floor activity for the rest of the week after failing to quash her bid
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April 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM
"We said don't f--- with moms," Pettersen told reporters while cradling her infant in her arms on the steps of the Capitol.
Colorado utilities are concerned that they may struggle to meet the state's carbon emissions reduction goals if the proposed bill, which has yet to be introduced, changes the current targets. The 2025 legislative session is nearing its final month.
April 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Colorado utilities are concerned that they may struggle to meet the state's carbon emissions reduction goals if the proposed bill, which has yet to be introduced, changes the current targets. The 2025 legislative session is nearing its final month.
Colorado Republicans on Saturday elected Brita Horn, a former county treasurer and longtime party activist, to a two-year term as state GOP chair at the party's biennial reorganization meeting in Colorado Springs.
Colorado Republicans elect former county treasurer Brita Horn as state party chair
Colorado Republicans on Saturday elected Brita Horn, a former county treasurer and longtime party activist, to a two-year term as state GOP chair at the party's biennial reorganization meeting in
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March 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Colorado Republicans on Saturday elected Brita Horn, a former county treasurer and longtime party activist, to a two-year term as state GOP chair at the party's biennial reorganization meeting in Colorado Springs.
Over two decades ago, Timothy P. O'Hara walked into the Chicago courtroom of Judge Thomas More Donnelly and auditioned in a mock trial for a legal fellowship program Donnelly directed. (via: @michaelkarlik.bsky.social
'100% Ted Lasso': Timothy O'Hara ceremonially sworn in as federal magistrate judge
Over two decades ago, Timothy P. O'Hara walked into the Chicago courtroom of Judge Thomas More Donnelly and auditioned in a mock trial for a legal fellowship program Donnelly directed. O'Hara appeared...
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March 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Over two decades ago, Timothy P. O'Hara walked into the Chicago courtroom of Judge Thomas More Donnelly and auditioned in a mock trial for a legal fellowship program Donnelly directed. (via: @michaelkarlik.bsky.social
A federal judge ruled on Monday that the state must continue funding a Christian preschool in Chaffee County even though the academy's policies may violate the non-discrimination requirements of Colorado's universal pre-kindergarten program. (via: @michaelkarlik.bsky.social )
Federal judge exempts Christian preschool from state non-discrimination requirements
A federal judge ruled on Monday that the state must continue funding a Christian preschool in Chaffee County even though the academy's policies may violate the non-discrimination requirements of Color...
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February 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
A federal judge ruled on Monday that the state must continue funding a Christian preschool in Chaffee County even though the academy's policies may violate the non-discrimination requirements of Colorado's universal pre-kindergarten program. (via: @michaelkarlik.bsky.social )
Former Colorado House Speaker Crisanta Duran, a Democrat, on Thursday declared her candidacy for attorney general in next year's election, saying she's "committed to ensuring that every Coloradan is safe, healthy, and economically secure." (via: @ernestluning.bsky.social )
Former House Speaker Crisanta Duran jumps in Democratic primary for Colorado attorney general
Former Colorado House Speaker Crisanta Duran, a Democrat, on Thursday declared her candidacy for attorney general in next year's election, saying she's "committed to ensuring that every Coloradan is s...
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February 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Former Colorado House Speaker Crisanta Duran, a Democrat, on Thursday declared her candidacy for attorney general in next year's election, saying she's "committed to ensuring that every Coloradan is safe, healthy, and economically secure." (via: @ernestluning.bsky.social )
A Boulder County Democratic vacancy committee will convene on Tuesday, March 18, at 6 p.m. to select a successor to former Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis of Longmont.
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Boulder County Democratic vacancy committee to select successor to former Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis
A Boulder County Democratic vacancy committee will meet on March 18 to select Sonya Jaquez Lewis's successor after her resignation. Ten candidates have announced their interest.
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February 26, 2025 at 6:12 PM
A Boulder County Democratic vacancy committee will convene on Tuesday, March 18, at 6 p.m. to select a successor to former Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis of Longmont.
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Federal judge says he will not recuse from trans athlete case over courtroom pronoun policy
U.S. District Court Judge S. Kato Crews on Monday denied a request that he recuse himself from a lawsuit about transgender athletes' participation, rejecting the argument that his courtroom protocols ...
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February 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Defeating fentanyl: Colorado lawmakers grapple with opioid's deadly wake
Colorado lawmakers revisit fentanyl crisis with new legislation, debating felony penalties for possession and addressing the opioid epidemic's impact on the community.
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February 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Colorado Supreme Court tells Weld County to follow state redistricting law
Weld County must comply with the state law governing how boards of county commissioners are to draw their districts, and the county needs to adopt new maps by next year's election, the Colorado Suprem...
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February 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Voters in Colorado and across the Mountain West prioritize public land conservation over increased energy development on federal lands by a three-to-one margin, according to the annual Conservation in the West Poll. (via: @ernestluning.bsky.social )
Mountain West voters overwhelmingly oppose federal public lands funding cuts, poll finds | TRAIL MIX
Voters in Colorado and across the Mountain West prioritize public land conservation over increased energy development on federal lands by a three-to-one margin, according to the annual Conservation in...
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February 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Voters in Colorado and across the Mountain West prioritize public land conservation over increased energy development on federal lands by a three-to-one margin, according to the annual Conservation in the West Poll. (via: @ernestluning.bsky.social )
The calls for lawmakers to address the Yvonne "Missy" Woods scandal at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation are growing louder at the state Capitol. Lawmakers have responded by introducing two bills and requesting a state audit. (via: @mgoodland.bsky.social )
Colorado lawmakers introduce bipartisan legislation to address Yvonne Woods scandal at CBI
Lawmakers in Colorado are pushing for reforms after the Yvonne 'Missy' Woods scandal at the CBI. Two bills aim to address the issues and transparency.
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February 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The calls for lawmakers to address the Yvonne "Missy" Woods scandal at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation are growing louder at the state Capitol. Lawmakers have responded by introducing two bills and requesting a state audit. (via: @mgoodland.bsky.social )
Exactly one year after the Colorado Supreme Court found the state's second-highest court applied the incorrect standard when evaluating a deadly crash involving an Olathe police officer. (via: @michaelkarlik.bsky.social )
Appeals court once again denies immunity to Olathe officer for deadly crash
Exactly one year after the Colorado Supreme Court found the state's second-highest court applied the incorrect standard when evaluating a deadly crash caused by an Olathe police officer, the Court of ...
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February 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Exactly one year after the Colorado Supreme Court found the state's second-highest court applied the incorrect standard when evaluating a deadly crash involving an Olathe police officer. (via: @michaelkarlik.bsky.social )
Former senior Trump advisor Steve Bannon is slated to headline the Colorado Republican Party's annual fundraising dinner in March, five months after the popular podcaster's release from federal prison, the state GOP announced Thursday. (via: @ernestluning.bsky.social )
Top Trump ally Steve Bannon set to headline Colorado GOP's annual fundraising dinner
Former senior Trump advisor Steve Bannon is slated to headline the Colorado Republican Party's annual fundraising dinner in March, five months after the popular podcaster's release from federal prison...
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February 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Former senior Trump advisor Steve Bannon is slated to headline the Colorado Republican Party's annual fundraising dinner in March, five months after the popular podcaster's release from federal prison, the state GOP announced Thursday. (via: @ernestluning.bsky.social )
Democratic lawmakers have reintroduced a new bill that would require Colorado animal testing facilities to offer test subjects, such as cats and dogs, to local shelters for adoption.
Senate Democrats introduce bill to require Colorado testing facilities to offer animals to shelters
Colorado lawmakers push for animal testing facilities to offer animals to shelters for adoption after testing. The bill aims to increase transparency and animal welfare.
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February 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Democratic lawmakers have reintroduced a new bill that would require Colorado animal testing facilities to offer test subjects, such as cats and dogs, to local shelters for adoption.
As first reported by Colorado Politics last week, a construction defects bill intended to jump-start the affordable condo market has begun its journey through the General Assembly. (via: @mgoodland.bsky.social )
Colorado Gov Jared Polis joins bipartisan group in introducing a bill to boost affordable condo market
A construction defects bill aims to revitalize the affordable condo market in Colorado. It proposes independent inspections and a 10-year statute of limitations for filing claims.
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February 19, 2025 at 11:20 PM
As first reported by Colorado Politics last week, a construction defects bill intended to jump-start the affordable condo market has begun its journey through the General Assembly. (via: @mgoodland.bsky.social )
Lawyers challenging a collegiate athletic association's policy regarding transgender participants have asked a federal judge to recuse himself from handling the case because of his courtroom protocols. @michaelkarlik.bsky.social
Lawyer asks federal judge to recuse himself due to pronoun policy in courtroom
Lawyers challenging a collegiate athletic association's policy regarding transgender participants have asked a federal judge to recuse himself from handling the case because of his courtroom protocols...
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February 19, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Lawyers challenging a collegiate athletic association's policy regarding transgender participants have asked a federal judge to recuse himself from handling the case because of his courtroom protocols. @michaelkarlik.bsky.social