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...

State investment bill backed by ‘secret memo’ dies in committee

Denver Post (Colorado Legislature) 5/7 2:00A Nick Coltrain

A Colorado bill that would have allowed the state to invest enterprise fees and other public money in privately managed investment funds died Wednesday in a committee. Sponsors of Senate Bill 180 sought to use the potentially higher returns from...

What Colorado bills are becoming laws?

Denver Post (Colorado Legislature) 5/5 7:03A Kevin Hamm

The Colorado legislature is set to adjourn May 13. Read about the bills that are becoming laws below, and read our coverage of some of the more important laws that will be taking effect. Stay up-to-date with Colorado Politics by signing up for...

Colorado lawmakers kill ‘No Kings Act’ that would have allowed people to sue federal officials

Denver Post (Colorado Legislature) 5/5 3:43A Seth Klamann

State lawmakers killed legislation dubbed the No Kings Act on Monday night, as opposition from local government groups tanked a bill that would have allowed Coloradans to sue federal officials who violated their civil rights. Two Democrats Sens....

Denver welcomes national Democrats for 2028 convention site visit, starting with a trip on the...

The Dever Post (National Politics) 5/5 2:00A Elliott Wenzler

Denver will welcome representatives from the Democratic National Committee on Tuesday for a three-day show-and-tell highlighting the city as Mayor Mike Johnston tries to woo the party s leaders into hosting their 2028 convention in the West. If...

Federal Heights residents face crisis of confidence as frictions with city manager mount: ‘They’ve...

The Dever Post (Local Politics) 5/4 2:00A John Aguilar

All is not well in Federal Heights. For months, public safety unions in this small suburban Adams County city of 14,000 have clashed with the city manager s office as Federal Heights elected leaders...

Colorado bill puts focus on lawmakers’ safety — and public access to disclosures — in wake of...

Denver Post (Colorado Legislature) 4/24 2:00A Seth Klamann

A new bill proposed by Colorado lawmakers would tighten oversight of their own security while removing their personal and financial records from publicly available databases, a move that comes nearly a year after a gunman killed a Minnesota...