Politics & Elections

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JBC Dems Tout Strong Economic Growth After Newly Released Budget Forecast

(June 19) – This morning, the members of the Joint Budget Committee heard the June quarterly budget forecasts which showed a strong economy in the state of Colorado, an increase Read More

June forecast shows continued growth for Colorado economy

DENVER — The Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) today released the June forecast showing stronger than expected revenue growth. Strong wage growth is driving continued consumer spending, sustaining Read More

Training for Armed School Personnel

Denver, CO — FASTER* Colorado — an organization committed to making our school children as safe as possible— announces its latest training class for armed school staff members. The class Read More

ArapCo commissioner, sheriff to visit I-70 Corridor May 23

Arapahoe County District 3 Commissioner Jeff Baker and Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown will host a public meeting for I-70 Corridor residents starting at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 23, at Read More

Governor Polis and Secretary of State Griswold announce March 3rd, 2020 as Colorado’s new presidential primary date

DENVER — Today Governor Jared Polis and Secretary of State Jena Griswold announced March 3rd, 2020 as the new date for Colorado’s presidential primary. The two were joined by leaders Read More

Bennet Statement on Release of Special Counsel Mueller’s Report

Washington, D.C. – Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement: “The redacted report makes clear that the president’s behavior, and that of his team, should deeply concern Read More

Gardner Statement on Mueller Report

Washington, D.C. – Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) today released the below statement following Attorney General William Barr’s release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential Read More

Clean Campaign Act of 2019 (HB19-1318) and Campaign Finance Enforcement (SB19-232) Introduced

April 8, 2019 – Legislation was introduced in the Colorado Legislature that will shine light on secret political spending in Colorado elections and help Colorado hold those that break campaign Read More

Governor Polis Declares April “Dig Safely Month” in Colorado

DENVER) –Gov. Polis has issued a proclamation declaring the month of April as Dig Safely Month in Colorado. Beneath our feet lies an underground maze of different municipal and utility Read More

House Finance Committee Approves Bird-Titone Bill to Boost Affordable Housing

(Mar. 21) – The House Finance committee approved Rep. Shannon Bird and Rep. Brianna Titone’s bill today to boost the supply of affordable housing in the state by expanding the Read More