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The budget passed almost unanimously in a 12 to 1 vote.
From a new tax on nicotine to a lower tax on income, the 2020 election means lots of changes for Colorado taxpayers.
As recently as 2012, Colorado was seen as a prize that Republicans and Democrats alike pined after. Fast forward just eight years, and the Centennial State is largely overlooked, seen as a Democratic haven.
Sen. Bernie Sanders says Colorado voters' approval of a plan to create a program mandating paid family and medical leave for workers across all industries and income levels is part of a bigger trend: voters approving progressive agendas across the country.
As Vice President Elect Kamala Harris is representing a new face of political power, a Colorado lawmaker who's also broken barriers is proudly speaking out.
Some Republicans are holding onto hope that President Donald Trump's allegations of widespread voter fraud will win him a second term.
The news of Joe Biden being projected to be the 46th President of the United States sent Coloradans to the streets Saturday morning.
Praise and rebuttal came from various Colorado state leaders after CBS News projected Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will win the 2020 presidential election.
"What we need to do is let the process work out and count all the ballots and then let's have ourselves either a re-elected president or a new president."
African Americans one of the voting blocks that turned out in record numbers. They broke overwhelmingly for Joe Biden and will be a deciding factor in the states still counting.
"The US Supreme Court will be hesitant to take the case and review it unless Pennsylvania's electoral votes matter."
The last Republican governor of Colorado is speaking out about this week's historic presidential race.
Voters in Colorado have approved a measure that requires Colorado Parks and Wildlife to come up with a plan to reintroduce and manage gray wolves.
Colorado voters have chosen to keep a law passed by state Democrats on the books that would commit the state's presidential electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote.
The Colorado Republican Party will likely do a post mortem after the 2020 election.
Water quality along the Arkansas Valley in southeastern Colorado has always been something of an issue. Many communities draw their water from the Arkansas River Alluvial, and some from deeper aquifers. Water that comes from the ground brings some of that ground with it. Therein lies the issue.
Victor Marx, a newcomer to politics, is projected to win the Republican primary for governor in Colorado. Marx won 39.9% of the vote and is projected to defeat state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer and state Rep. Scott Bottoms.
A new law could help lower homeowners’ insurance in Colorado even as wildfires burn in many parts of the state.
The Republican primary for Colorado governor remains too close to call almost a week after the election.
Coloradans will have to wait another week to find out who won the race for the GOP nomination for governor. Counties have until the end of the day Tuesday to match and verify signatures on several thousand ballots. Then, the Secretary of State will call the race on Thursday. If the candidates are still within half a percentage point or less, there will be an automatic recount.
Colorado Democrats are rushing to show a united front two days after a primary election that exposed deep divisions between progressives and the party's more moderate members.
Congresswoman Diana DeGette is an icon in Colorado's Democratic Party. In any other election year, that would be an asset. Democratic analyst Sheila MacDonald says this year it was a liability.
Jena Griswold is the projected winner of the race for the Democratic nomination for Colorado Attorney General. Michael Allen is the projected winner of the Republican primary in the Colorado attorney general's race.
Challenger Melat Kiros, a democratic socialist, is the projected winner of the Democratic primary in Colorado's First Congressional District.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is the winner in the pivotal race to be the Democratic nominee for governor in Colorado, AP projects.
Challenger Melat Kiros, a democratic socialist, is the projected winner of the Democratic primary in Colorado's First Congressional District.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states can prohibit transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams without violating federal law or the Constitution.
The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday shot down an effort by Democrats to gerrymander the state's congressional districts.
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright joined Colorado Congressman Gabe Evans in Thornton on Monday for an energy roundtable event.
Two candidates in the state's 8th Congressional District are making their final push to voters in one of the country's most closely watched congressional races.
Republican Dick Wadhams and Democrat Mike Dino have a century of combined experience in Colorado politics, and they say 2026 will be a defining year for both major parties as they battle ideological wars from within.
On Monday, service and polling centers opened to serve voters across Colorado.
On Monday, June 22, service and polling centers will open to serve voters across Colorado.
A journalist who covered Colorado politics for decades has died. Lynn Bartels reported for the Rocky Mountain News and the Denver Post, and she often worked with CBS Colorado on election coverage.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx often points to his prolific fundraising as proof he's the undisputed frontrunner in the race for governor.
Three former Colorado Attorneys General are weighing in on what it takes to be the state's chief legal officer, and what they said casts doubt on whether Secretary of State Jena Griswold is qualified.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has accepted tens of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions that his opponent claims create a conflict of interest.
Colorado's low snowpack and prolonged drought conditions prompted Gov. Jared Polis to declare a statewide drought emergency on Thursday.
CBS Colorado hosts two of the three candidates running for governor in a Voters Decide debate as the Colorado primary draws near. Barb Kirkmeyer and Scott Bottoms were both in attendance, Victor Marx declined to attend. Your Political Reporter Shaun Boyd moderates.
Officials are warning that falling water levels are expected to lead to a significant fish kill at Timnath Reservoir this season.
Water quality along the Arkansas Valley in southeastern Colorado has always been something of an issue.
Authorities in Aurora have recovered the body of a person who went missing in the water at Cherry Creek State Park on Tuesday.
Central City Opera is performing the "Ballad Of Baby Doe" after premiering the opera in 1956.
On Tuesday, the Denver Police Department released body camera footage and provided details of a shooting investigation involving an officer and a suspect with a knife.
Deputies in Clear Creek prevented a potential disaster when they put out a fire believed to have been caused by a careless smoker. The fire quickly began to spread near I-70 before authorities managed to put it out, protecting the nearby buildings.
Their job is integral to good healthcare, but it's becoming more difficult to fill positions for medical assistants. Salaries are barely keeping up with inflation, making it difficult to recruit and retain them. It's also competitive, as some providers offer more benefits and opportunities for career growth.
Water quality along the Arkansas Valley in southeastern Colorado has always been something of an issue. Many communities draw their water from the Arkansas River Alluvial, and some from deeper aquifers. Water that comes from the ground brings some of that ground with it. Therein lies the issue.
Gov. Jared Polis visited southern Colorado on Tuesday to personally thank Colorado Department of Transportation crews who rebuilt a critical bridge destroyed during the massive Aspen Acres Fire.
Authorities in Aurora are searching for a person who went missing in the water at Cherry Creek State Park on Tuesday. They're asking the public to stay clear of the swim beach while rescue operations are underway.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
The Front Range Passenger Rail District is rallying support from the cities where the future rail line will operate.
Jayden Adams' death was confirmed by South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture on Saturday.
If you're around Colorado youth baseball this summer, there's a good chance that you'll see, and likely hear, Bob McCaslin calling games.
One look and listen to Dillon Stewart's swing and you can tell he can sent it.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Senate Democrats blocked a must-pass annual defense policy bill from moving forward on Tuesday as they voiced opposition to the Trump administration's handling of the war with Iran.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Kent Carpenter and his Filipina companion were at his house in the coastal town of Sibulan when masked men forced their way in.
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained for repairs, after weeks of railing against alleged vandals.
Water quality along the Arkansas Valley in southeastern Colorado has always been something of an issue.
Senate Democrats blocked a must-pass annual defense policy bill from moving forward on Tuesday as they voiced opposition to the Trump administration's handling of the war with Iran.
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained for repairs, after weeks of railing against alleged vandals.
Restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shipping corridor to prewar levels likely will require a much bigger armada of U.S. warships if not tens of thousands of American troops on Iranian soil, experts say.
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened.
As health officials investigate a growing multistate cyclospora outbreak, Colorado public health leaders say there is no evidence of an increased risk from produce sold in Colorado.
Researchers are getting a better idea of the ills caused by wildfire smoke as the West becomes the location of larger and more severe fires.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
The suit poses a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies.
Colorado-based Arrow Electronics is one of the largest companies you've probably never heard of.
At the Black Arts Festival being held in City Park, people were doing everything they could to stay cool.
Memorials are being held in the hometowns of three wildland firefighters who died while battling a fire on the Colorado-Utah border. Meanwhile, the circumstances surrounding their deaths are still under investigation.
Concerns are emerging about a company formerly known as COE Bikes, which continues advertising free e-bikes and is now drawing scrutiny from state agencies.
The City of Denver is giving itself stronger enforcement tools to hold owners of neglected and derelict properties accountable, including significantly larger fines for those who fail to comply with city orders.
A Colorado administrative law judge has upheld the demotion of a former Colorado Department of Corrections manager who admitted participating in years of inappropriate text message exchanges with other prison leaders.
A man who stayed at a downtown Denver hotel last summer says he woke up to bats flying around his room — and that one of them bit him. He has now filed a lawsuit against the hotel.
