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Democrats poised to hold power in the Colorado Senate as Republicans put on the defensive
Republicans face shifting demographics and an unpopular incumbent president in Donald Trump who could drag the GOP ticket down
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5 new insights into Gov. Jared Polis’ coronavirus response and how COVID-19 is affecting Colorado
By Jesse Paul Coronavirus Primary category in which blog post is published
Denver gives state troopers ability to enforce city laws around Capitol, governor’s mansion at Polis’ request
By Jesse Paul Crime and Courts Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado Capitol cleanup begins, is expected to cost more than $1 million and last until winter
By Jesse Paul News Primary category in which blog post is published
Statue honoring Christopher Columbus rolled off its pedestal in Denver’s Civic Center
By Evan Ochsner Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
Effort to give Colorado child sex assault survivors unlimited time to sue abusers is rejected
House Bill 1296, brought in the wake of a damning report on Colorado’s Catholic church, was set aside at the request of one of its prime sponsors in the hopes of bringing future legislation that will also benefit past survivors of abuse. The decision to sideline the measure drew disappointment.
On 11th day of George Floyd protests, Denver police announce major use-of-force policy changes
Denver police, under pressure from federal courts and lawmakers, now must report when they point a firearm at a person
Denver mayor says destructive protesters sullied message of demonstration; 13 arrests made, shooting under investigation
Denver police Chief Paul Pazen lauded his officers' behavior and says rocks were thrown at them. Police fired nonlethal projectiles and tear gas into crowds.
Colorado legislature won’t be in session Friday, Saturday after destructive Denver protests
The legislature returned on Tuesday after a pause of more than two months because of the coronavirus crisis. Lawmakers were set to tackle Colorado's crippled budget on Friday and Saturday.
Shots fired during Denver protest of Minneapolis man’s death; vehicles vandalized, demonstrator hit by car
There were no immediate reports of serious injuries during the event organized over the death of George Floyd
Governor blasts businesses breaking coronavirus rules, suspends Castle Rock restaurant’s license
Gov. Jared Polis announced that his administration is indefinitely suspending the license of a Castle Rock restaurant, C&C Coffee and Korean Kitchen, that was packed full of customers on Sunday
Hundreds gather at Colorado Capitol to protest coronavirus stay-at-home order
Streets around the building in downtown Denver were clogged with vehicles, many of them with American flags attached and passengers hanging out of windows waving signs.
Colorado lawmaker tests positive for coronavirus, but it’s not COVID-19
State Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet, a Commerce City Democrat, was told she had COVID-19. But her doctor reviewed the results again and says she's got a different coronavirus known as NL63.
Colorado teachers union cancels Day of Action rally at state Capitol due to coronavirus fears
Union leaders had expected more than 5,000 educators and supporters to attend the Day of Action rally from districts around the state.
