Denver Politics

Aurora establishes oversight office to monitor policing practices in a city with a troubling track record
"The most encouraging aspect is that the city is formally recognizing that public safety accountability...

Denver transfers $3 million from its contingency fund to pay out settlements
Every year, the city sets aside $2 million for settlements in the budget -- and...

Democratic groups spend big to boost Rep. Diana DeGette against Melat Kiros in primary’s final weeks
The largest outside contributions came this week from the super PAC Pro-Choice Majority Action, which...

Lynn Bartels, a venerable and tenacious reporter at The Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News, dies at 69
"It didn’t matter what party you were in, or what issues were important to you...

Denver Post reaches deal with city to buy out long-term lease for namesake building
The owner of The Denver Post will pay the city that shares the newspaper's name...

Denver City Council approves new lobbying rules requiring more disclosure of activity
The new rules mandate that anyone who paid at least $1,000 to engage in lobbying...

Denver to pay out additional $3 million in police settlements related to George Floyd protests
The case, alleged that when Denver police used rubber bullets, pepper balls and tear gas...

Here’s how the Broncos’ plans for new stadium in Burnham Yard could hinge on a 5-acre parking lot
In recent weeks, opponents and supporters of the Lot M plans have kicked off a...

Denver Housing Authority board fires agency’s CEO over undisclosed disagreement
The Denver Housing Authority provides housing and vouchers to low-income residents in the city. On...

Denver City Council approves $15.5 million tax break for Rossonian Hotel development
The building, once called the Baxter Hotel, was a popular event space for jazz performances...