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

Tue, 12 May 2026 02:00:22 Z

(Denver Post (Colorado Legislature)) 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 regulations

Sun, 10 May 2026 02:00:40 Z

(Denver Post (Colorado Legislature)) 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 intelligence regulations. The latest legislation , in...

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

Sat, 09 May 2026 02:00:27 Z

(Denver Post (Colorado Legislature)) 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

Thu, 07 May 2026 02:00:29 Z

(Denver Post (Colorado Legislature)) 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?

Tue, 05 May 2026 07:03:33 Z

(Denver Post (Colorado Legislature)) 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 our...

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

Tue, 05 May 2026 03:43:26 Z

(Denver Post (Colorado Legislature)) 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 A-Line

Tue, 05 May 2026 02:00:39 Z

(The Dever Post (National Politics)) 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 he’s...

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

Mon, 04 May 2026 02:00:05 Z

(The Dever Post (Local Politics)) 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 have been paralyzed in trying to find a solution to...