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Jesse Paul is a political reporter and editor at The Colorado Sun, covering the state legislature, Congress and local politics. He is the author of The Unaffiliated newsletter and also occasionally fills in on breaking news coverage.

A Colorado College graduate, Jesse worked at The Denver Post from June 2014 until July 2018, when he joined The Sun. He was also an intern at The Gazette in Colorado Springs and The News Journal in Wilmington, Delaware, his hometown.

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Posted inPolitics and Government

The big lines from Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’ 2023 inaugural speech

by Jesse Paul, Elliott Wenzler and Sandra Fish 1:56 PM MST on Jan 10, 20232:14 PM MST on Jan 10, 2023

The Democrat kicked off his second term by promising to help Coloradans hold onto more of their “hard-earned money,” “tackle crime head on,” and “continue on our bold path toward making Colorado 100% renewable-energy.”

Posted inPolitics and Government

Colorado governor calls for more property tax relief as long-term solution to rising tax bills remains elusive

by Jesse Paul 3:15 AM MST on Jan 9, 202311:28 AM MST on Jan 9, 2023

If approved, it will mark the third time in as many years state lawmakers slap a Band-Aid on a problem that has big ramifications for schools and local governments.

Posted inPolitics and Government

State representative accused of lying about her residence resigns on eve of Colorado’s 2023 lawmaking term

by Jesse Paul 10:21 PM MST on Jan 8, 20236:01 AM MST on Jan 9, 2023

Tracey Bernett was charged in November with felony counts of attempting to influence a public servant, forgery and providing false information about a residence

Posted inOutdoors

Avalanche near Winter Park kills 2 backcountry snowmobilers

by Jesse Paul 7:24 AM MST on Jan 8, 20232:05 PM MST on Jan 10, 2023

The Grand County Sheriff’s Office says it was alerted to the slide on Corona Pass, in the area of Mount Epworth and Pumphouse Lake, at about 2:15 p.m.

Posted inPolitics and Government

2 handguns stolen outside Colorado Capitol from truck belonging to incoming GOP state representative

by Jesse Paul 9:55 PM MST on Jan 7, 202310:02 AM MST on Jan 8, 2023

State Rep.-elect Ron Weinberg, of Loveland, says he reported the weapons as stolen as soon as he realized they were missing. Both guns were unloaded and secured with trigger locks, he said.

Posted inPolitics and Government

Six numbers that will define Colorado’s 2023 legislative session

by Sandra Fish, Elliott Wenzler and Jesse Paul 3:15 AM MST on Jan 5, 202311:15 AM MST on Jan 5, 2023

While state lawmakers are still working on the fine print of their policy proposals this year, there are new dynamics at play at the Colorado Capitol that will drive how the session unfolds

Posted inNews

2020 plane crash near Telluride that killed newlyweds likely caused by pilot flying too low in mountains, NTSB says

by Jesse Paul 3:15 AM MST on Jan 3, 20233:01 PM MST on Jan 1, 2023

Costas John Sivyllis, 30, and his wife, Lindsey Vogelaar, 33, died in the crash

Posted inPolitics and Government

State lawmakers wrestle with how to issue future TABOR refunds after Colorado voters slash income tax rate

by Jesse Paul 3:10 AM MST on Jan 3, 20233:04 PM MST on Jan 3, 2023

The legislature may choose to keep refunds tied to Coloradans’ income levels, or they could repeat what they did in 2022: issue flat sums

Posted inOutdoors

Man killed in avalanche near Breckenridge Ski Resort

by Jesse Paul 6:17 PM MST on Dec 31, 20226:28 PM MST on Dec 31, 2022

Summit County Rescue Group said the avalanche happened in a backcountry area called The Numbers, which is outside the Breckenridge Ski Resort boundary on Peak 10

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Colorado’s wildfire risk is so high some homeowners can’t get insured. The state may create last-resort coverage.

by Jesse Paul and Olivia Prentzel 3:10 AM MST on Dec 30, 20225:36 PM MST on Dec 29, 2022

Some Colorado homeowners are telling state regulators and lawmakers that they can’t secure coverage for their homes because of rising wildfire risk

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