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Gov. Jared Polis wants to expand the benefits for state workers. He said Colorado needs to in order to retain a talented workforce.
The Colorado Legislature could ban the use of taxpayer dollars for private prisons as early as next year.
A special legislative committee charged with addressing school safety is recommending five bills aimed at saving lives.
The U.S. House of Representatives is moving forward with the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump.
Juveniles can be charged as adults. Now, a Colorado lawmaker wants to charge some adults as juveniles.
Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner supports a resolution which condemns how the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump is being handled.
Prescription drug prices are now so high that one in four Coloradans didn't fill a prescription last year because it cost too much. Colorado Congressman Jason Crow said no one should be in that position.
When someone is in crisis everything can seem overwhelming, including having to search for a number to call for help. Now, a simple change could have a profound impact on people's ability to easily access the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Gov. Jared Polis responds to President Donald Trump's "We're building a wall in Colorado" comment.
President Donald Trump said, "We're building a wall in Colorado" when talking about border wall progress on Wednesday afternoon.
Election Day in Colorado is less than two weeks away. There seems to be a lot of interest in voting this November.
A Colorado congressman is leading an effort to secure elections from foreign interference.
Donald Trump Jr. appeared in Fort Collins on Tuesday evening.
Denver's school board race could have far-reaching ramifications. For the first time, anti-reformers could control the board.
Democrats who control Colorado's statehouse are asking voters to dismantle part of a state tax regime which for decades has served as a model for fiscal conservatives nationwide.
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.
A second family in Colorado says a little-known insurance rule has left them fighting two companies to get medical bills paid.
Donor Alliance is hosting its annual Donor Dash 5K to honor, celebrate and recognize the impact of organ and tissue donation.
Getting firefighters to a growing fire quickly can mean the difference between stopping a fire and losing homes.
As firefighters battle multiple wildfires across the state, members of the Colorado National Guard are playing a critical role both on the ground and behind the scenes, supporting fire crews, law enforcement and emergency managers.
Flood warnings were in effect in several different parts of Colorado on Thursday evening. In one western Colorado county, floodwaters left muddy messes on two different county roads.
Donor Alliance is hosting it's annual Donor Dash 5K to honor, celebrate and recognize the impact of organ and tissue donation.
Coloradans are increasingly concerned about their ability to stay in the state as they make trade-offs and express frustrations with government.
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The water park is a popular destination on hot days in the summer in the Denver metro area.
As firefighters battle multiple wildfires across the state, members of the Colorado National Guard are playing a critical role both on the ground and behind the scenes, supporting fire crews, law enforcement and emergency managers.
Denver Summit FC will play their first game at Centennial Stadium on Saturday.
Spain is looking to secure a World Cup victory for the first time in 16 years, and Argentina enters Sunday hoping to become back-to-back champions.
Hilton Grand Vacations said it has fired an employee who sent a racial slur to Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray.
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina was a grudge match, reopening decades-old wounds for both countries.
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.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
The State Department is cracking down on universities accepting funding from foreign entities on U S. government watch lists.
Doctors raised a range of concerns about a testosterone screening policy announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which is likely to be costly to implement.
Adjusting to permanent daylight saving time would cause significant disruptions to schedules and operations, an airline trade group said.
After detecting suspicious activity on the teleprompter operator's account, Kalshi investigated and then referred the case to federal regulators.
The State Department is cracking down on universities accepting funding from foreign entities on U S. government watch lists.
George Santos has worn many hats: swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant.
Immigration officers could weigh use of Medicaid, food aid and housing help in green card decisions after Trump administration rescinds Biden-era public charge rule.
A U.S.-Iranian woman who was trapped in Iran on allegations of espionage and collaborating with a hostile state that her attorney called "bogus" has departed the country, CBS News learned Wednesday.
Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Donor Alliance is hosting its annual Donor Dash 5K to honor, celebrate and recognize the impact of organ and tissue donation.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
Doctors raised a range of concerns about a testosterone screening policy announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which is likely to be costly to implement.
Medical assistants are some of the first faces you see when visiting the doctor, but a new survey finds it's getting harder to hire for those positions.
A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer's symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers say.
Adjusting to permanent daylight saving time would cause significant disruptions to schedules and operations, an airline trade group said.
After detecting suspicious activity on the teleprompter operator's account, Kalshi investigated and then referred the case to federal regulators.
The Jamestown Mercantile Cafe is a restaurant that also doubles as a gathering place for the foothills town of Jamestown. The building it's located in is going up for sale.
The nonprofit that operates the auditorium in the Boulder is embarking on a $17 million renovation project.
Medical assistants are some of the first faces you see when visiting the doctor, but a new survey finds it's getting harder to hire for those positions.
A second family in Colorado says a little-known insurance rule has left them fighting two companies to get medical bills paid.
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.