John Frank

Conservatives rip transportation tax hike, reflecting deep split among Colorado Republican leaders

March 10, 2017 at 11:39 a.m.

Less than 24 hours after Democratic and Republican legislative leaders announced a $3.5 billion deal to fund Colorado's transportation needs, top Republicans across the state ripped the bill, exposing deep...

The Capitol is seen in overcast skies as the 115th Congress convenes in Washington.

Cory Gardner, Ken Buck join Colorado hospitals in expressing doubts about GOP health care plan

March 9, 2017 at 7:39 a.m.

Two Republican members of Colorado's Congressional delegation expressed doubts about their party's health care bill on Wednesday, as doctors and hospitals in the state also voiced deep concerns.

Holly Kinnel straightens out the display case at the The Clinic

Colorado governor suggests he may veto pot clubs bill without changes

March 9, 2017 at 11:32 a.m.

Gov. John Hickenlooper on Wednesday expressed reservations about two major pieces of marijuana legislation in Colorado -- in one case citing concerns about the Donald Trump administration's potential crackdown.

Inside the shadow campaign for Colorado governor featuring Walker Stapleton and George Brauchler

March 8, 2017 at 5:38 p.m.

What will look and sound like a campaign rally for governor is actually an event Thursday to promote congressional term limits. Either way, it is fueling speculation that Walker Stapleton...

Since 2013, 19 states have raised gas taxes to pay for roads, but Colorado's gas tax hasn't been increased since 1991. Adjusted for inflation Colorado receives 30 percent less money from the gas tax than it did in 2000.

Colorado lawmakers reach agreement for tax hike, $3.5 billion bond in transportation deal

March 9, 2017 at 12:02 p.m.

Colorado lawmakers are poised to introduce legislation as early as Wednesday to raise the sales tax to pump as much as $3.5 billion into improving the state鈥檚 roads and traffic...

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) holds up a copy of the American Health Care Act during a news conference with House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), left, and House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-Ore.) outside Ryan's office in the U.S. Capitol on March 7, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Obamacare repeal could prompt special legislative session in Colorado

March 8, 2017 at 10:09 p.m.

A Republican plan to overhaul the Affordable Care Act landed with a thud on Tuesday in Colorado, as several GOP lawmakers said they were reserving judgement even as it came...

In this Dec. 31, 2013 file photo, partygoers smoke marijuana during a Prohibition-era themed New Year's Eve invite-only party celebrating the start of retail pot sales, at a bar in Denver.

Colorado legislature looks to address the “wild west” of pot clubs

March 7, 2017 at 6:27 p.m.

The legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado nearly five years ago opened a vast landscape of unknowns, and now the state is looking to settle one of the last frontiers...

Colorado lawmakers defeat bill to allow liquor sales in Walmart and Target

March 6, 2017 at 12:28 p.m.

Colorado lawmakers defeated a measure to allow liquor sales in Walmart and Target in an extraordinary vote Monday that suggested alcohol remains a potent political question.

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar ...

Former Colorado senator Ken Salazar considers run for governor amid Democratic upheaval

March 6, 2017 at 12:40 p.m.

If he wants it, Ken Salazar has the chops and connections to make a hard run at the governor鈥檚 mansion in 2018. His resume includes four years in the U.S....

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 29: Patrons enjoy some craft beer at Black Project Spontaneous & Wild Ales December 29, 2016. The Post surveys dozens of craft beer professionals around the state about best beer of 2016, beer trends and best brewery of the year. Black Project was named by their peers as the best brewery of 2016. (Photo By John Leyba/The Denver Post)

Your guide to all the beer-soaked events celebrating Colorado Craft Beer Week 2017

March 2, 2017 at 12:05 p.m.

Colorado Craft Beer week is a week-long celebration the state's craft beer industry that starts March 18 and ends with Collaboration Fest on March 25.

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