Anna Staver
Anna Staver covers state politics for The Denver Post. She previously worked at 9 News, the Salem, Oregon, Statesman Journal and Idaho Press Tribune and is a graduate of Kent State University.
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Contractor struck buried gas lines twice in three days before deadly explosion at Aurora senior living community
Workers drilling underground paths for new Comcast fiber-optic cables struck buried natural-gas lines twice in three days at the Aurora senior living community rocked by a fatal explosion last week.

Colorado likely to adopt California’s low-emission vehicle standards
A Colorado commission appears likely to decide that new cars sold in the state have to emit fewer greenhouse gases and get better gas mileage starting in 2022.

Pelosi claims “overwhelming support,” but Perlmutter says it’s time for a new House speaker
Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she has "overwhelming support" from House Democrats to become the next speaker.

A possible fix for funding cuts to Colorado’s fire districts, schools and libraries is sitting on Hickenlooper’s desk
Many fire, library, water and school districts in Colorado say the way the the Gallagher and TABOR amendments interact has cost them billions in revenue. The governor, so far, hasn't...

New attorney general must protect states’ rights on marijuana, Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner says
The next U.S. attorney general is going to have to respect the decision of Colorado and other states to legalize recreational and medical marijuana -- at least if Republican Sen....

Colorado’s role in Congress could rise as Democrats prepare to take over House
Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Denver, wants to move up in her party's leadership after Democrats took control of the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday night.

Jason Crow unseats incumbent Mike Coffman in Colorado’s 6th Congressional District
Colorado’s 6th Congressional District, which arcs through Denver's eastern and southern suburbs, is part of a national wave that turned the U.S. House blue.

How to watch Colorado election night returns like a political insider
Coloradans will get their first clue as to whether a "blue wave" is hitting the Centennial State when the first results are released almost immediately after polls close at 7...

From tailgating to worship: Candidates make final pitches to Colorado voters
From a Denver Broncos tailgate to Sunday morning church services to voters' doorsteps, Colorado's campaigns this weekend delivered their final pitches across the metro area and the state.

Gov. Hickenlooper’s final Colorado budget includes new tax credit proposals for child care, education
Gov. John Hickenlooper wants to tinker with Colorado's tax refunds one more time before leaving office.