Nick Coltrain

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Nick Coltrain

Nick Coltrain covers state politics for the Denver Post. He joined the news organization in 2022 after covering the Iowa caucus and COVID-19 for the Des Moines Register and all things for the Fort Collins Coloradoan.

Gov. Jared Polis delivers his final State of the State address in the House chamber of the Colorado State Capitol building in Denver on Thursday, January 15, 2026. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Colorado Democrats blast Gov. Jared Polis as he again hints at intervening in Tina Peters’ prison sentence

March 4, 2026 at 3:37 p.m.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has again signaled that he thinks Tina Peters' prison sentence was too harsh as he considers granting some form of clemency -- though not a full...

鈥淐old beer here,鈥� yells a vendor walking the rows at Coors Field on May 25, 2023, in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Colorado House committee shoots down bill targeting high stadium prices on beer, hot dogs

March 3, 2026 at 5:51 p.m.

"I wish, for me, I didn't find so many booby traps every time I started to look at (the consequences) if we do this," Rep. Chad Clifford said.

Cody Wilson, with Defense Distributed, ...

Colorado’s House, Senate advance pair of gun control bills targeting 3D printing, barrel sales

March 24, 2026 at 10:21 a.m.

Both measures were exclusively backed by Democrats, who hold nearly 2-to-1 majorities in both chambers.

Colorado State Rep. Junie Joseph speaks during a press conference at the Colorado State Capitol building in Denver on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. (File photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

AI in health care, open records rules on docket at Colorado Capitol

March 2, 2026 at 11:16 a.m.

Bills to rein in artificial intelligence in health care, 3D-printed guns, CORA and captive audience pricing are on the docket at Colorado legislature.

Rep. Jennifer Bacon works at her desk in the House chamber at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Colorado lawmakers debate limits on police surveillance, data and tech: 鈥業t’s not just coming down the pipe — it’s here鈥�

March 2, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

"When this crazy liberal from Denver and this libertarian from El Paso County sit in front of you, that means there is a legitimate community concern," state Rep. Jennifer Bacon...

Former state Rep. Adrienne Benavidez. She was picked to fill a vacant state Senate seat Thursday night. (Denver Post file)

Former state representative tapped to fill vacant Colorado Senate seat

February 27, 2026 at 12:57 p.m.

A Democratic vacancy committee picked former state Rep. Adrienne Benavidez to fill a vacant Colorado Senate seat Thursday night.

State Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis addresses other senators in the Senate chambers at the Colorado State Capitol

Former Colorado senator gets probation, community service for faking support letters

February 27, 2026 at 11:25 a.m.

Former state Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis was sentenced to two years of probation and 150 hours of community service on Friday following her conviction on four felony charges.

Colorado state Rep. Ron Weinberg confers with a colleague in the House chambers at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver on May 8, 2023. (File photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Ethics committee finds probable cause to investigate if Colorado House member broke rules

February 25, 2026 at 3:19 p.m.

The House Ethics Committee found probable cause to further investigate two out of six allegations filed against Weinberg, a Loveland Republican, by fellow GOP Rep. Brandi Bradley.

FILE – Federal agents walk down a street while conducting immigration enforcement operations, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy, File)

Colorado Senate passes measure that would allow people to sue ICE agents for constitutional violations

February 24, 2026 at 5:24 p.m.

"Windows are getting smashed in cars. ... Five-foot-2, middle-aged women are being thrown to the ground,鈥� said Sen. Mike Weissman, a bill sponsor.

Colorado bill targeting guns made with 3D printers clears first hurdle

March 30, 2026 at 11:53 a.m.

"It is a bipartisan issue of law and order, ensuring that bad actors can't use technology to evade background checks and serialization laws," Rep. Andrew Boesenecker said.

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Colorado Democrats blast Gov. Jared Polis as he again hints at intervening in Tina Peters’ prison sentence

Colorado House committee shoots down bill targeting high stadium prices on beer, hot dogs

Colorado’s House, Senate advance pair of gun control bills targeting 3D printing, barrel sales

AI in health care, open records rules on docket at Colorado Capitol

Former state representative tapped to fill vacant Colorado Senate seat

Former Colorado senator gets probation, community service for faking support letters

Ethics committee finds probable cause to investigate if Colorado House member broke rules

Colorado Senate passes measure that would allow people to sue ICE agents for constitutional violations

Colorado bill targeting guns made with 3D printers clears first hurdle