Politics and Government
El Paso County sheriff can’t hold people for immigration authorities, judge rules
Courts in several states have ruled that sheriffs cannot hold people on behalf of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement without violating the 4th Amendment
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The toughest position for Gov.-elect Jared Polis to fill is this one
By Jennifer Brown Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
Online retailers get another reprieve from collecting sales taxes in Colorado
By The Colorado Sun Business Primary category in which blog post is published
Cory Gardner, Scott Tipton bring new “good Samaritan” bill to address abandoned mines and stoke solution for $50B problem
By Jesse Paul Environment Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado regulators mull new rules increasing buffer zones for oil, gas drilling near schools
By Associated Press Energy Primary category in which blog post is published
Democratic state senator, embroiled in accusations he used a women’s restroom at Capitol, is stepping down
Daniel Kagan said in a statement that “it’s time to pass the torch to new leadership”
With Colorado’s chances of landing the Olympics fading, the state is proposing a radical change: co-hosting
State's exploratory committee plan would split hosting duties, use private financing and not add unwanted permanent structures, but strong resistance remains around Colorado
Hickenlooper’s Hail Mary on the Gallagher Amendment falls short. So what now?
There are at least five options for lawmakers to consider as they attempt to untangle the TABOR-Gallagher knot
Xcel Energy, Colorado’s largest utility, aims to have zero carbon emissions by 2050 in industry-first plan
Xcel Energy says it's responding in large part to climate change and its goals will affect eight states where the company operates
Security tighter as Colorado’s first Jewish governor takes office amid rising threats, hate crimes
An LGBT organization is also on alert for a rise in harassment in Colorado
Colorado state senator won’t seek re-election following sexual harassment allegation, cites “personal financial obligations”
In a Facebook post announcing the move, Sen. Jack Tate, R-Centennial, said he began considering when to leave the legislature months before he was accused of sexual harassment
Here’s Jared Polis’ initial to-do list, courtesy of current Gov. John Hickenlooper
Democratic and Republican leaders urge the Democratic governor-elect to embrace public accountability effort when he takes office
Colorado, other states paid big sums to keep federal parks open during the 2013 shutdown. Utah says it’s unlikely to recoup its $1M tab.
Colorado paid to keep Rocky Mountain National Park open
A “red flag” bill will return in the Democrat-controlled Colorado legislature. But what about other gun-control laws?
The last time Colorado Democrats controlled the Capitol they faced major blowback -- and lost their hold -- following the passage of 2013 gun laws
