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Colorado advocacy group says Sen. Michael Bennet backed out of governor forum to avoid Gaza questions
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet backed out of a forum hosted by Colorado Muslims because he didnāt want to address questions about Gaza, organizers said. His campaign disputed that characterization.
Thousands of immigrants in Colorado were arrested and deported during Trump’s first year
Of 4,750 people arrested during President Donald Trump's first year, the largest group -- 38% -- had no criminal history, compared to nearly 35% with prior convictions and 26% with...
Colorado eyes changes to courts’ competency process after high-profile case stirred outrage
Colorado lawmakers want to create a new way to institutionalize mentally ill and disabled people who are accused of serious crimes.
Colorado appeals court throws out Tina Peters’ 9-year prison term, orders resentencing
The panel of three judges found that the original sentencing judge wrongly based part of the sentence on Peters' exercise of her right to free speech, according to a 78-page...
Judge rebuffs Gov. Jared Polisā attempt to end subpoena suit as state weighs new ICE request
The latest ICE subpoena comes as a Denver judge this week rejected Gov. Jared Polis' request to end litigation from last year without placing limits on his authority to respond...
In win for Colorado GOP, judge rules that state makes it too hard to close primaries to unaffiliated voters
"The background and origin of the three-fourths opt-out provision is unclear," Judge Philip A. Brimmer wrote.Ā "What is clear is that it constitutes an unusual and difficult barrier."
Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit against Colorado and Denver over immigration laws
U.S. District Court Judge Gordon P. Gallagher ruled Tuesday that federal authorities could not compel officials in Denver or at the state level "to implement federal regulatory programs."
Colorado lawmakers face a familiar question as they consider new financial regs: Is a paycheck advance a loan?
Federal regulators, consumers and two attorneys general have filed lawsuits against the companies. Federal judges in two states have repeatedly rejected their claims that their products aren't loans.
Director of Colorado’s Medicaid agency resigns after lawmakers planned vote calling for her removal
Kim Bimestefer's time overseeing HCPF included the entirety of the pandemic, which hit the U.S. in 2020 and saw the rapid expansion of Medicaid to include a broader swath of...
Lawmakers are finalizing budget as bill-signing season gets into full swing in the Colorado legislature this week
The Joint Budget Committee is likely to wrap up its work this week, and the budget itself should be introduced in the state House next week.