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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Most Coloradans aren’t getting a TABOR tax refund – for now – according to latest revenue forecast
The majority of Centennial State residents aren't likely to see a tax refund until 2020, according to the latest state revenue forecast presented to lawmakers Thursday.

Colorado gun owners group accuses Centennial Republican of “voting like a gun-grabbing Democrat”
A conservative group that describes itself as "Colorado's only no-compromise gun rights organization" is working to make sure a top Republican state representative loses his seat.

Ad fact check: Republican Mike Coffman attacks challenger Jason Crow’s record as an attorney
Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, who is hoping to hang onto one of the country's most competitive congressional seats, is going on the offensive with a new ad attacking his...

Could taxing bets on Broncos, Rockies games help fix Colorado’s roads? Walker Stapleton thinks so
A tax levied on people betting on the Rockies or the Broncos might be the way to pay for more roads and bridges, according to Republican gubernatorial candidate Walker Stapleton.

Cory Gardner joins Republican senators calling to delay Kavanaugh vote until they hear from accuser
U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colorado, joined a growing group of Republican senators Monday who want to delay the vote on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh until they hear from the woman...

Colorado could raise property tax rates for short-term rentals like Airbnb
Colorado lawmakers, county commissioners and assessors want to fix the state's tax problem by changing the rules for short-term rentals.

Poll puts Democrat Jason Crow 11 points ahead in Colorado’s most competitive House seat
Colorado Democrats are starting to believe this could be the year they finally flip Colorado's most competitive congressional seat.

Jared Polis asks feds to delay the opening of Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge
As federal officials finalize details for Saturday's controversial opening of the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Rep. Jared Polis, D-Boulder, is asking them to postpone the opening.

Weekend warmup: Temperatures creep back into the 80s
Temperatures along the Front Range are going to reach the mid-80's Saturday, and the afternoon high could hit 90 degrees Sunday.

“It’s a hell of a mess”: Sick Weld County horse ignites multi-state quarantine involving hundreds of animals
A sick horse from Weld County is the reason hundreds of horses in 19 states need to be tracked down, tested and potentially euthanized or live the rest of their...