The race to represent the Pueblo area in the Colorado Senate is one to watch this year, in part because the outcome could potentially affect the Democrat’s five-seat majority in the Senate.
News
Rejecting GOP Advice To Be ‘Compassionate,’ CO Candidate Lori Saine Goes on the Offensive in Anti-Choice Ad
Defying the advice of national Republican leaders that GOP candidates should be “compassionate consensus builders” on abortion, Colorado congressional candidate and Weld County Commissioner Lori Saine, a Republican, went on the offensive today in a Facebook ad, accusing her Democratic opponent, State Rep. Yadira Caraveo, of “pro-abortion zealotry,” which Saine calls “murder.”
News Analysis
Biden’s Broken Promise on Climate?
The administration resumes oil and gas leasing — and fixes a dysfunctional system in the process. Analysis by Jonathan Thompson, High Country News
News
High Country Statehouse Candidates Discuss Policy Issues as GOP Primary Rift Emerges
Two of the three candidates for HD26 offer their thoughts on the 2020 election, Jan. 6, COVID-19, climate change and more. Following the departure of Democrat Dylan Roberts of Avon to run for state Senate District 8, the wide-open House District 26 race could prove to be one of the most competitive in the state this November.
Opinions
Coffman Knows His Camping Ban Won’t Work, So How Will He Spin Its Failure?
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman used to say that he wants his response to homelessness to be “compassionate to the homeless and fair to taxpayers.”
News
Republican Hopes to Beat ‘Leftist Marxist’ For CO Springs House Seat
With the conclusion of the recent redistricting process, Republicans across Colorado are hoping to gain seats in newly competitive districts. House District 18, which covers western El Paso County, will see incumbent Rep. Marc Snyder (D-Manitou Springs) facing off against either attorney Shana Black or anti-masker Summer Groubert.
News
In Final Days of Session, Statehouse Dems Focused on Cutting Taxes and Costs of Health Care & Housing for Colorado Families
While the partisan debates around election integrity and reproductive justice bills grabbed headlines this legislative session, Democratic majorities in both chambers of the General Assembly are working to address Coloradans’ other pressing concerns following a second year of pandemic and a continuing upward trend in the cost of living.
News
CO House Republicans Push Conspiracies During Hearing on Bipartisan Election Security Act
Republicans repeated baseless election fraud conspiracies while advocating for amendments to a proposed election security bill in the Colorado House of Representatives Wednesday. The claims were part of a Republican filibuster that led to the hearing taking more than nine hours.
Opinions
Lawmakers Should Pass HB1370 So No Colorado Family Goes Broke Accessing Health Care
More affordable, more accessible health care is one step closer to becoming a reality for more Coloradans. As physicians, we are thrilled, and urge Colorado’s elected officials to bring House Bill 1370 across the final finish line so patients can get the relief they need from costly health care.
