A costly, scorched-earth Denver primary reflects the fight over the Democratic Party’s direction....

Denver Post (Colorado Legislature) 6/28 2:00A Seth Klamann, Nick Coltrain

When Donna Smith ran against Bill Owens for an Arapahoe County state House seat back in 1986, she put out two mailers, along with distributing signs and flyers. Add in door-to-door canvassing, and her...

A chunk of Centennial could fall into Aurora’s hands as Regis Jesuit High School tries to simplify...

The Dever Post (Local Politics) 6/27 2:00A John Aguilar

There will soon be a little less of Centennial to love 18.03 acres less, to be exact. Next month, the city will bid goodbye to a parcel at the northwest corner of East Arapahoe Road and South Olathe...

Quiz: How much do you know about the campaign mailers filling your mailbox?

Denver Post (Colorado Legislature) 6/25 2:00A Seth Klamann

Every election cycle, the mailboxes of Colorado voters are stuffed with glossy campaign flyers . Big smiles and crossed arms, cheery buzzwords and frosty warnings, Hollywood flashes and ominous shadows all staring up from your kitchen counter....

Colorado PAC tied to sports-betting apps spends roughly $1.5 million in legislative races. Why isn’t...

Denver Post (Colorado Legislature) 6/23 2:00A Seth Klamann

Weeks after lawmakers passed new regulations on the sports-betting industry , a Colorado political spending committee funded by DraftKings and FanDuel has dropped roughly $1.5 million to influence...

Broomfield in line for new defense satellite plant employing 600 people

The Denver Post (Airlines & Aerospace) 6/19 2:00A Aldo Svaldi

The Colorado Economic Development Commission extended nearly $20 million in state tax incentives Thursday morning to a global space and defense company looking to create 600 jobs in Broomfield. The unnamed company, which applied under the...

Want to know who’s paying for legislative campaign flyers filling Denver mailboxes? Good luck.

Denver Post (Colorado Legislature) 6/13 2:00A Seth Klamann

Another Democratic primary in Colorado. Another wave of campaign mailers and attack ads that frequently, as far as the public can tell, emerged from a black hole. The new glut of spending in state...

New Colorado law extends mail voting in elections, attempts to insulate state against federal...

Denver Post (Colorado Legislature) 6/2 11:00A Seth Klamann

Starting in November, Colorado voters will get an extra week to receive and return their mail-in ballots under new legislation signed by Gov. Jared Polis that also takes steps to insulate the state from federal interference. Under House Bill 1113...

Golden-based company lands $220 million NASA contract for moon rover

The Denver Post (Airlines & Aerospace) 5/28 2:00A Judith Kohler

Lunar Outpost, a space company based in Golden, has won a $220 million contract from NASA to provide transportation for astronauts who  could land on the moon as early as 2028. Lunar Outpost is one of two companies chosen to supply the wheels for...

Denver company working on fusion energy expands operations

The Denver Post (Airlines & Aerospace) 5/27 2:00A Judith Kohler

A Denver company that has developed technology aimed at commercializing fusion energy, seen as a promising source of carbon-free power, is expanding its operations and plans to more than double its workforce. Xcimer Energy is adding 16,000 square...

Who’s influencing Denver officials? City Council aims for overhaul of lobbyist reporting...

Denver Post (Colorado Legislature) 5/24 2:00A Elliott Wenzler

The people who are paid to influence policy in Denver city government may soon have to publicly report a lot more about their activities. Lobbyists who try to influence Mayor Mike Johnston s...

Colorado-based startup rocket engine company looking to create 460 jobs

The Denver Post (Airlines & Aerospace) 5/22 2:00A Aldo Svaldi

A startup aerospace company that 3D prints small rocket engines with far fewer parts is considering the Boulder area for a new headquarters, manufacturing plant and testing facility. LEAP Space, currently based in Lafayette, received $8 million...

18 bodies found in hidden room at Pueblo mortuary identified, Colorado officials say

Denver Post (Colorado Legislature) 5/20 11:44A Katie Langford

State investigators now know the names of 18 people whose remains were left to decompose in a hidden back room of a Pueblo mortuary for over a decade, Colorado Bureau of Investigation officials said Wednesday. All of the remains identified from...

Colorado lawmakers want more lobbying transparency from the next governor. Could Polis could stand...

Denver Post (Colorado Legislature) 5/12 2:00A Seth Klamann, Nick Coltrain

After nearly eight years working with Gov. Jared Polis, Colorado lawmakers are looking to reset their relationship with the governor s office and require future governors to be more transparent in how they exert influence over the legislative...

After two years of struggle, lawmakers are poised to rewrite — and scale back — Colorado’s AI...

Denver Post (Colorado Legislature) 5/10 2:00A Seth Klamann

After two years of task forces, collapsed deals, attempted overhauls and an Elon Musk lawsuit , Colorado lawmakers are finally poised to rewrite and scale back the state s beleaguered artificial...

‘Surveillance pricing’ ban, RTD overhaul, a ‘super-secret memo’ and more from the Colorado...

Denver Post (Colorado Legislature) 5/9 2:00A The Denver Post

Lawmakers draft bill targeting natural gas ballot initiative, face lawsuit threat over TABOR refund bill Days after  moving to kneecap one potential fall ballot measure , lawmakers are preparing to introduce legislation that would blunt another...