Last week, Republicans in the U.S. Senate, along with support from some Democratic Senators, voted to advance the Laken Riley Act to a full debate in the Senate.
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Colorado GOP Threatens to Sue Durango School District Over Pride Flag Resolution
With the threat by the Colorado GOP to sue a Durango school district over a resolution that would allow teachers to display a version of the LGBTQ+ pride and Black Lives Matter flag as protected government speech, they are continuing their campaign of using transgender identities as a political tactic.
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Colorado Sees a 30% Increase in Homelessness; Advocacy Group Pushes for Legislative Action
The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless issued a call for further legislative action after a report from the federal government documented an uptick in homelessness both nationally and in the state.
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The Solar Industry Has Found an Unusual Ally in Local, Rural Conservatives
Although the relationship between conservatism and solar energy has historically been contentious, some conservatives, like Weld County Commissioner Lori Saine (R-Dacono), see solar power as a key part of a “free-market” energy economy — as well as a step on the path to energy independence.
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Delta County Republican Opposes Birthright Citizenship
Rep. Matthew Soper, a state representative from Colorado’s Western Slope region, took to X (formerly Twitter) arguing for an end to birthright citizenship.
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State-regulated Psychedelic Therapy Program Set to Launch in Colorado in 2025
Colorado will soon see the launch of a program for legal psychedelic-assisted therapies across the state.
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Former Broncos Scion Posts Racist Rant, Espouses “White Power”
John Michael Bowlen, the son of the late billionaire and former owner of the Denver Broncos Pat Bowlen, has found himself in controversy.
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Hickenlooper Joins Congressional Democrats Urging Biden to Enact Marijuana Reform
Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO) has joined eleven other members of Congress urging President Joe Biden to reduce the harms caused by federal marijuana policies. Congressional Democrats have been pushing Biden to take decisive action before the end of his administration.
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Hickenlooper Visits College That Offers Federally Funded Apprenticeship Program
Yesterday, the Western States College of Construction (WSCC) welcomed Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO) to their campus in Northern Denver. The institution was awarded the 2024 Community Project Fund/Congressionally Directed Spending for its apprenticeship program that works with the local chapter of the Pipefitters Union.
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Youth Voters in Colorado Bucked National Trends in the 2024 Election
Democrats have long relied on youth turnout as an important part of their path to victory. While the 2024 presidential election saw a swing to the right among young people, especially among young men, Colorado was one of the few places in the country that didn’t follow this trend.