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Colorado Capitol caucuses would have to disclose their donors, spending under Democratic unity bill
Colorado Capitol caucuses would have to disclose their donors, spending under Democratic unity bill
The proposal, backed by top members of the Opportunity Caucus, comes after the group faced criticism for not disclosing who paid for their Vail retreat with lobbyists last year
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February 13, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Colorado Capitol caucuses would have to disclose their donors, spending under Democratic unity bill
Looking for a Valentine? These Colorado cupids are using PowerPoint to pitch their friends to other singles.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Looking for a Valentine? These Colorado cupids are using PowerPoint to pitch their friends to other singles.
Woman pleads guilty to scamming nearly $5 million from Idaho Springs gondola investors
Woman pleads guilty to scamming nearly $5 million from Idaho Springs gondola investors
Chrisheena McGee’s guilty plea wraps a 5-year drama that includes a lawsuit, civil award, indictment and an FBI investigation that showed McGee and her partner fleeced 6 investors for more than $10...
coloradosun.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Woman pleads guilty to scamming nearly $5 million from Idaho Springs gondola investors
Are Flock and Palantir both owned by billionaire Peter Thiel?
Are Flock and Palantir both owned by billionaire Peter Thiel?
No. While Peter Thiel cofounded Palantir, he has never been on Flock’s board and did not help start the company.
coloradosun.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Are Flock and Palantir both owned by billionaire Peter Thiel?
As Trump reverses EPA’s ability to control greenhouse gases, Colorado environmental groups vow to “play the long game”
As Trump reverses EPA’s ability to control greenhouse gases, Colorado environmental groups vow to “play the long game”
The Trump administration's reversal of a key greenhouse gas finding could mean setbacks for Colorado anti-pollution efforts.
coloradosun.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:04 PM
As Trump reverses EPA’s ability to control greenhouse gases, Colorado environmental groups vow to “play the long game”
Federal judge stops Trump plans to cut public health funding to Colorado, other Democratic-led states
Federal judge stops Trump plans to cut public health funding to Colorado, other Democratic-led states
The federal government had planned to cut grants that funded HIV prevention work and sexually transmitted disease surveillance in Colorado
coloradosun.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Federal judge stops Trump plans to cut public health funding to Colorado, other Democratic-led states
With Valentine’s Day this weekend, show your favorite human you care by sending them a digital valentine through The Sun this year.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:41 PM
With Valentine’s Day this weekend, show your favorite human you care by sending them a digital valentine through The Sun this year.
Give what you can — $1, $5, $10 — and we’ll share your message to that special someone on Feb. 14.
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Workers at Greeley JBS plant preparing for what could be nation’s first meatpacker strike in decades
Workers at Greeley JBS plant preparing for what could be nation’s first meatpacker strike in decades
Workers are protesting unsafe working conditions and an expired contract. Union also supports Haitian immigrants, who may lose TPS status
coloradosun.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Workers at Greeley JBS plant preparing for what could be nation’s first meatpacker strike in decades
As some Democratic governors lead on ICE pushback, Jared Polis is taking a hands-off approach
As some Democratic governors lead on ICE pushback, Jared Polis is taking a hands-off approach
Unlike other governors, Colorado’s leader is so far signaling he’s not on board with policies to further rein in ICE
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February 12, 2026 at 2:44 PM
As some Democratic governors lead on ICE pushback, Jared Polis is taking a hands-off approach
All of the reasons Colorado’s horrible snowpack is so problematic
All of the reasons Colorado's horrible snowpack is so problematic
Snow showers in this week’s forecast offer a dose of relief, but they won’t be enough to get the Colorado out of a tough, dry year.
coloradosun.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:03 PM
All of the reasons Colorado’s horrible snowpack is so problematic
The Michelin Guide landed in Colorado in 2023 to focus on four major culinary scenes. This year, the anonymous agents will scour the whole state.
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The Michelin Guide expands to cover all of Colorado in 2026
The premier restaurant guide landed in Colorado in 2023 to focus on four major culinary scenes. This year, the anonymous agents will scour the whole state.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:06 AM
The Michelin Guide landed in Colorado in 2023 to focus on four major culinary scenes. This year, the anonymous agents will scour the whole state.
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As Colorado faces a major snow drought, Aurora said it has selected a site for a large new reservoir in Park County.
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Aurora selects final site for its largest reservoir yet in Park County. Will it fill up?
The proposed Wild Horse Reservoir is set for a site near Spinney Mountain Reservoir in Park County near the town of Hartsel.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:07 AM
As Colorado faces a major snow drought, Aurora said it has selected a site for a large new reservoir in Park County.
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Denver Health told Medicaid patients that “limited” personal information could be shared with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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Colorado forced to share personal Medicaid data with Trump administration, including ICE
The state’s flagship safety net hospital, Denver Health, distributed a one-page notice about patient privacy that carried ground-shaking implications, especially for Colorado’s immigrant population.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Denver Health told Medicaid patients that “limited” personal information could be shared with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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A Valentine’s gift with a little extra heart
Write a sweet note for someone you love and we’ll deliver it as a digital Valentine on Feb. 14. All we ask is a small donation to support local, nonprofit journalism. It’s a simple way to spread love…
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February 12, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Write a sweet note for someone you love and we’ll deliver it as a digital Valentine on Feb. 14. All we ask is a small donation to support local, nonprofit journalism.
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Michael Bennet is actively running this year to be Colorado’s next governor. He’s also filed to run in 2028 for reelection to the Senate.
The legislature is debating a bill this year that seeks to clear up the apparent conflict.
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The legislature is debating a bill this year that seeks to clear up the apparent conflict.
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Colorado law prohibits candidates from running for two elected offices at the same time. Sort of.
Candidates sometimes simultaneously maintain campaign accounts for state and federal office, or state and municipal office, when their pursuit of those jobs overlaps. Technically, they are running…
coloradosun.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Michael Bennet is actively running this year to be Colorado’s next governor. He’s also filed to run in 2028 for reelection to the Senate.
The legislature is debating a bill this year that seeks to clear up the apparent conflict.
coloradosun.com/2026/02/11/c...
The legislature is debating a bill this year that seeks to clear up the apparent conflict.
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A grand jury in Washington refused Tuesday to indict Democratic lawmakers, including Colorado’s U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, in connection with a video in which they urged U.S. military members to resist “illegal orders.”
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Grand jury refuses to indict Jason Crow, other Democratic lawmakers over video about illegal military orders
Grand jury rejections are extraordinarily unusual, but have happened repeatedly in recent months in Washington as citizens who have heard the government’s evidence have come away underwhelmed in a…
coloradosun.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:03 PM
A grand jury in Washington refused Tuesday to indict Democratic lawmakers, including Colorado’s U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, in connection with a video in which they urged U.S. military members to resist “illegal orders.”
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Colorado is expected to lose millions in federal public health and transportation funding under a new wave of Trump administration cuts targeting a group of states led by Democratic governors.
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Trump administration targets Colorado, other Democratic-led states for health and transportation grant fund clawback
The Trump administration is expected to claw back $1.5 billion in public health and transportation funding to four states led by Democrats.
coloradosun.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Colorado is expected to lose millions in federal public health and transportation funding under a new wave of Trump administration cuts targeting a group of states led by Democratic governors.
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A committee in the Colorado legislature on Monday killed legislation that would have allowed local voters to impose a tax on homes that sit empty for long stretches of the year.
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Legislature rejects attempt to let Colorado communities increase taxes on often-vacant homes
House Bill 1036 would have allowed communities to create a vacancy tax on empty homes to help pay for affordable housing projects
coloradosun.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:04 PM
A committee in the Colorado legislature on Monday killed legislation that would have allowed local voters to impose a tax on homes that sit empty for long stretches of the year.
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Dafna Michaelson Jenet, who is one of a few Jewish state lawmakers, is leaving the General Assembly to join the David Merage Foundation for Confronting Antisemitism, a local nonprofit.
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A top Democrat in the Colorado Senate is resigning to take nonprofit job, citing legislative pay
Senate President Pro Tempore Dafna Michaelson Jenet of Commerce City, who spent nearly a decade at the Capitol fighting for sexual assault survivors and to improve mental health care, said serving in…
coloradosun.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Dafna Michaelson Jenet, who is one of a few Jewish state lawmakers, is leaving the General Assembly to join the David Merage Foundation for Confronting Antisemitism, a local nonprofit.
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Trump administration targets Colorado, other Democratic-led states for health and transportation grant fund clawback
Trump administration targets Colorado, other Democratic-led states for health and transportation grant fund clawback
The Trump administration is expected to claw back $1.5 billion in public health and transportation funding to four states led by Democrats.
coloradosun.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Trump administration targets Colorado, other Democratic-led states for health and transportation grant fund clawback
Aurora selects final site for its largest reservoir yet in Park County. Will it fill up?
Aurora selects final site for its largest reservoir yet in Park County. Will it fill up?
The proposed Wild Horse Reservoir is set for a site near Spinney Mountain Reservoir in Park County near the town of Hartsel.
coloradosun.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Aurora selects final site for its largest reservoir yet in Park County. Will it fill up?
Colorado forced to share personal Medicaid data with Trump administration, including ICE
Colorado forced to share personal Medicaid data with Trump administration, including ICE
Denver Health told Medicaid patients that “limited” personal information could be shared with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
coloradosun.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Colorado forced to share personal Medicaid data with Trump administration, including ICE
The Michelin Guide expands to cover all of Colorado in 2026
The Michelin Guide expands to cover all of Colorado in 2026
The premier restaurant guide landed in Colorado in 2023 to focus on four major culinary scenes. This year, the anonymous agents will scour the whole state.
coloradosun.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:21 PM
The Michelin Guide expands to cover all of Colorado in 2026
Legislature rejects attempt to let Colorado communities increase taxes on often-vacant homes
Legislature rejects attempt to let Colorado communities increase taxes on often-vacant homes
House Bill 1036 would have allowed communities to create a vacancy tax on empty homes to help pay for affordable housing projects
coloradosun.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Legislature rejects attempt to let Colorado communities increase taxes on often-vacant homes
Gunnison Valley community rallies behind family after 7-year-old boy attacked, killed by dog
Gunnison Valley community rallies behind family after 7-year-old boy attacked, killed by dog
The Feb. 4 attack has left a tight-knit Western Slope community reeling. Police remain tight-lipped as the investigation continues.
coloradosun.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Gunnison Valley community rallies behind family after 7-year-old boy attacked, killed by dog