Phil Weiser
Jared Polis injects another $5.2 million into his campaign as Republicans lag Democrats in all statewide contests
Democratic incumbents for attorney general, secretary of state and treasurer continue to outraise rivals
Nicolais: The Fentanyl Accountability and Prevention Act comes spiked with trace amounts of bad policy
By making possession of any drug mixture that contains even a trace amount of fentanyl a felony, amendments to the original bill could pose serious problems
Colorado’s attorney general wades into murky river dispute that could upend access to rivers, streams
Attorney General Phil Weiser wants the Colorado Supreme Court to intervene in a river access case, warning of “monumental consequences.”
Colorado, other states launch probe into TikTok’s effect on kids’ health
U.S. lawmakers and federal regulators have criticized TikTok, citing practices and computer-driven promotion of content they say can endanger the physical and mental health of young users
Colorado will get $385 million after Johnson & Johnson, distributors finalize landmark $26 billion opioid settlement
Johnson & Johnson, AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson announced the settlement plan last year, but the deal was contingent on getting participation from a critical mass of state and local governments
Supreme Court will hear case of Colorado web designer who would refuse service to gay people
Denver-area web designer Lorie Smith says her religious beliefs prevent her from building wedding sites for gay couples and that state anti-discrimination law violates her free-speech and religious rights
Colorado’s Democratic statewide officeholders began 2022 with a significant campaign cash advantage
Republicans, however, are raising big bucks in their bid to take back control of the Colorado Senate
Colorado officials order closure of 11 COVID testing sites run by 2 companies, citing safety and reporting concerns
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser ordered at least a temporary closure of three sites run by Center for COVID Control and eight by Macagain Corp.
Weiser: To improve policing and retain officers, Colorado must invest in better training
We must better support our police and sheriffs, starting at the academy and extending to mental health and retention
Report reveals pipeline of stolen Colorado bikes ending up in Mexico
A report by BikeIndex.com connected dozens of high-end mountain bikes stolen in Colorado to a shop in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.
State leaders call for unified action to combat rising fentanyl poisonings across Colorado
“Fentanyl is killing our kids. This is not a partisan issue. This is a public safety issue, and most importantly, this is a public health issue,” 17th Judicial District Attorney Brian Mason said.
Zornio: Giving thanks for some of Colorado’s top moments this year
As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s the perfect time of year to reflect on what we can all be grateful for
Aurora to improve use-of-force policies, hire more diverse first responders, per agreement with attorney general
Aurora’s police and fire departments have agreed on consent decree with the Colorado Attorney General’s Office following a string of controversies
Nearly half of all people released from prison in Colorado return in 3 years. A $1.1 million program aims to reverse the trend.
Recruiting “first-chance” employers willing to hire people just out of prison is critical to the program, which also will fund training, mentoring and other support
Proposition 119, which would have raised Colorado marijuana taxes to pay for out-of-school learning, fails
Backers of the ballot measure, which split high-profile Democrats, admitted defeat Tuesday night
Amendment 78: Colorado voters will decide if lawmakers should have more oversight of state spending
Supporters say the measure will increase transparency while opponents call it a partisan ploy to disrupt government
3 caregivers charged in death of 86-year-old at Grand Junction assisted living facility
Staff initially said Hazel Place died peacefully in a courtyard, her family says. An investigation led by the Attorney General’s office showed she was actually left out in the heat for 6 hours
Aurora police consistently break the law through racially biased policing and excessive force, attorney general finds
Attorney General Phil Weiser launched a patterns and practices investigation into the Aurora Police Department amid protests surrounding the 2019 death of Elijah McClain
Colorado attorney general and 19 others back South Carolina abortion law challenge
Brief filed Wednesday in federal appeals court claims law banning abortion when fetal activity is detected would tax health care systems in other states as women seek care elsewhere
Carman: A mother’s grief turns to long-overdue action in justice for Elijah McClain
Everything started to change when the Black Lives Matter movement raised the profile of Elijah McClain’s case