Colorado governor
The Colorado attorney general’s review of Elijah McClain’s death is unprecedented. Here’s how it may go.
Experts say this appears to be the first time a Colorado governor has asked the attorney general’s office to serve as a special prosecutor on a case already decided on by a district attorney
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Oil and gas and private donors paid for initiatives in Hickenlooper’s administration, investigation finds
By John Frank Sun Investigation Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado governor extends statewide stay-at-home order until at least April 26 in unprecedented speech
By Jesse Paul Coronavirus Primary category in which blog post is published
Jared Polis recall backers say they don’t have enough signatures to force election to oust Colorado’s governor
By Jesse Paul Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
Democrat Jared Polis takes same stage as Donald Trump Jr. to tout bipartisanship amid shouts for “recall”
By John Frank Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
Why Jared Polis vetoed 5 bills, and what it could mean for thousands of licensed professionals in Colorado
The Democratic governor blocked regulation of genetic counselors, sports agents and HOA managers -- moves that erode consumer protections, critics argue
Colorado considered an abortion law more severe than Alabama. It failed, for now.
The state is a refuge for women seeking abortions, but Democrats see room to improve with the repeal of a constitutional amendment
WATCH: The Colorado Sun’s post-legislative session forum Monday with Gov. Jared Polis and top state lawmakers
The lawmakers who are slated to attend include: House Speaker KC Becker, D-Boulder; Senate Majority Leader Steve Fenberg, D-Boulder; House Minority Leader Patrick Neville, R-Castle Rock; and Senate Minority Leader Chris Holbert, R-Parker.
Jared Polis is learning early on about one of the hardest parts of being governor: serving as the state’s chief mourner
Jared Polis follows Gov. John Hickenlooper and others before him in leading Colorado through tragedy and disaster. He’s found that it’s one of the toughest parts of being the state's chief executive.
How an obscure tax case became a $250 million political fight at the end of the legislative session
In a momentous session, Senate Bill 233 may have been the most important bill of the year that few outside the Gold Dome even noticed.
Jared Polis made a lot of promises in bid for governor. Here’s his progress on the 10 biggest.
The pledges the Democratic candidates made on education, health care, oil and gas and TABOR all rank at the top of his list
At 100-day mark, Gov. Jared Polis evaluates his campaign promises and toughest moments
Early missteps initially impeded the Democratic governor's ambitious legislative agenda, but now much of it appears poised to pass
What the $30.5 billion Colorado state budget means for you — yes, you
The spending bills for fiscal year 2020 includes pay hikes for state employees, more money for education and dozens of other programs favored by Democrats.
Colorado sues Trump administration for money withheld over immigration enforcement
Lawsuit claims Trump administration doesn't have authority to hold back $2.7 million in public safety grants based on Colorado's refusal to comply with certain federal immigration enforcement demands
