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via cpr.org2h agoGroup behind Colorado graduated income tax ballot measure claims victory
The fight over a graduated income tax was one of the most hotly contested proposals on the fall ballot
The fight over a graduated income tax was one of the most hotly contested proposals on the fall ballot
via cpr.org4h agoAn infant in Weld County contracted measles, the 27th case of the year
State public health officials confirmed the case Wednesday in a child not yet old enough for a routine measles vaccination.
State public health officials confirmed the case Wednesday in a child not yet old enough for a routine measles vaccination.
via cpr.org9h agoThe 18th annual Carol Countdown is here!
32 carols are vying for this year’s top spot, and you get to help pick the winner!
32 carols are vying for this year’s top spot, and you get to help pick the winner!
via cpr.org11h agoPolis on Democrats’ big night, CoCo and why he hopes mercy will be his legacy
The outgoing governor also shares thoughts for his successor.
The outgoing governor also shares thoughts for his successor.
via cpr.org11h agoColorado Republicans once again face uncomfortable questions about their party’s future
The party once again failed to win a statewide race while enduring infighting and inexperienced candidates
The party once again failed to win a statewide race while enduring infighting and inexperienced candidates
via cpr.org11h agoThe Aspen Acres fire in Southern Colorado is now 96% contained, but residents are still confronting the devastation caused by the blaze and resulting floods
Volunteers are still helping with fire debris cleanup and more.
Volunteers are still helping with fire debris cleanup and more.
via cpr.org1d agoGovernor-elect Weiser makes data centers, social media, youth program priorities
The Democrat says he is ready to work across the aisle to legislate with supermajority
The Democrat says he is ready to work across the aisle to legislate with supermajority
via cpr.org1d agoColorado students will spend less time taking state math and science tests in 2027
The number of test questions will remain the same, but students will be given less time to finish.
The number of test questions will remain the same, but students will be given less time to finish.
via cpr.org1d agoLisa Kaufmann, top Polis adviser, to take over influential Colorado group
Kaufmann, who has worked for Gov. Jared Polis for nearly 20 years, will lead Colorado Concern.
Kaufmann, who has worked for Gov. Jared Polis for nearly 20 years, will lead Colorado Concern.
via cpr.org2d agoColorado Secretary of State election results website having issues Tuesday night as votes come in
The office said it was not caused by a cyberattack.
The office said it was not caused by a cyberattack.
via cpr.org2d agoElection results for Colorado Ballot Measure 7A: Front Range Passenger Rail District
This measure proposes a new third of a penny sales tax to fund CoCo expansion to Pueblo, increased service, a station in Trinidad and more.
This measure proposes a new third of a penny sales tax to fund CoCo expansion to Pueblo, increased service, a station in Trinidad and more.
via cpr.org2d agoElection results for Colorado Proposition 137: Direct Sporting Goods Sales Tax Revenue for Conservation
The measure would divert already collected sporting goods sales taxes toward wildfire prevention and other conservation measures.
The measure would divert already collected sporting goods sales taxes toward wildfire prevention and other conservation measures.
via cpr.org2d agoElection results for Colorado Proposition 133: Penalties for Human Trafficking of a Minor
This proposition would require life in prison for human trafficking of minors.
This proposition would require life in prison for human trafficking of minors.
via cpr.org2d agoElection results for Colorado Proposition 132: Increase Penalties for Fentanyl Crimes
Proposition 132 would change Colorado’s laws to be stricter on possession and distribution of fentanyl.
Proposition 132 would change Colorado’s laws to be stricter on possession and distribution of fentanyl.
via cpr.org2d agoElection results for Colorado Proposition NN: Keep and Spend Money for Education and Other Purposes
The measure would let the state keep up to $4.6 billion in tax revenue that is currently returned to taxpayers through TABOR refunds.
The measure would let the state keep up to $4.6 billion in tax revenue that is currently returned to taxpayers through TABOR refunds.
via cpr.org2d agoElections results for Colorado’s two competing tax measures — Amendment 87: Graduated Income Tax and Proposition 136: Income Tax Rate Limit
One proposal would create a graduated state income tax. The other would cap the income tax rate at the current level.
One proposal would create a graduated state income tax. The other would cap the income tax rate at the current level.
via cpr.org2d agoLive results: Tracking the national balance of power in Congress
Midterm elections that will serve as a referendum on President Donald Trump’s second term will begin to come to a close Tuesday as Americans, angry over high prices and an unpopular war with Iran, decide whether to drastically shift power in Washington.
Midterm elections that will serve as a referendum on President Donald Trump’s second term will begin to come to a close Tuesday as Americans, angry over high prices and an unpopular war with Iran, decide whether to drastically shift power in Washington.
via cpr.org2d agoElection results for Colorado Amendment 86: Requirements for Off-Cycle Congressional Redistricting
Amendment 86 would place more restrictions on redrawing congressional maps in Colorado in an attempt to keep the state from joining the nationwide gerrymandering fight.
Amendment 86 would place more restrictions on redrawing congressional maps in Colorado in an attempt to keep the state from joining the nationwide gerrymandering fight.
via cpr.org2d agoElection results for Colorado Amendment 85: Plain Language Ballot Titles
The measure could make ballots easy to understand. But who decides and what measures will be used are open questions.
The measure could make ballots easy to understand. But who decides and what measures will be used are open questions.
via cpr.org2d agoElection results for Colorado Amendment 84: Mail Ballot Voter Identification
If this measure passes, mail-ballot voters would be required to take an additional step to verify their identity.
If this measure passes, mail-ballot voters would be required to take an additional step to verify their identity.
via cpr.org2d agoElection results for Colorado Amendment 82: Constitutional Right to Purchase and Sell Natural Gas
Amendment 82 would enshrine a right to buy and sell natural gas in Colorado's constitution and is being proposed by the advocacy group Advance Colorado.
Amendment 82 would enshrine a right to buy and sell natural gas in Colorado's constitution and is being proposed by the advocacy group Advance Colorado.
via cpr.org2d agoElection results for Colorado Amendment 81: Law Enforcement Communication with Federal Immigration Authorities
Amendment 81 would explicitly require local law enforcement to communicate with ICE.
Amendment 81 would explicitly require local law enforcement to communicate with ICE.
via cpr.org2d agoReceding floodwaters leave a sea of mud and shattered homes in Colorado
Skies are clearing in the Four Corners area, and hundreds of evacuees are returning home. But the risk of flooding remains as water moves downstream.
Skies are clearing in the Four Corners area, and hundreds of evacuees are returning home. But the risk of flooding remains as water moves downstream.
via cpr.org2h agoResults for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District race
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros is facing off against Republican Christy Petterson, independent Shimon Blau and two other third-party candidates to represent Colorado’s 1st Congressional District.
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros is facing off against Republican Christy Petterson, independent Shimon Blau and two other third-party candidates to represent Colorado’s 1st Congressional District.
via cpr.org2d agoColorado State Board of Education race results
The seats representing Congressional Districts 1, 3, and 7 are up for election this year. All three races feature incumbents.
The seats representing Congressional Districts 1, 3, and 7 are up for election this year. All three races feature incumbents.
via cpr.org2d agoColorado’s U.S. Senate seat race results
Incumbent Democrat John Hickenlooper is facing off against five challengers to keep his seat in the U.S. Senate.
Incumbent Democrat John Hickenlooper is facing off against five challengers to keep his seat in the U.S. Senate.
via cpr.org2d agoColorado Treasurer race results
Democrat Jeff Bridges and Republican Kevin Grantham are two of the four candidates facing off in the race for Colorado’s next treasurer.
Democrat Jeff Bridges and Republican Kevin Grantham are two of the four candidates facing off in the race for Colorado’s next treasurer.
via cpr.org2d agoColorado Secretary of State race results
Democrat Amanda Gonzalez and Republican James Wiley, along with three third-party candidates are facing off in the race for Colorado’s next Secretary of State.
Democrat Amanda Gonzalez and Republican James Wiley, along with three third-party candidates are facing off in the race for Colorado’s next Secretary of State.
via cpr.org2d agoColorado Attorney General race results
Democrat Jena Griswold faced off against Republican Michael J. Allen in the race for Colorado’s next attorney general.
Democrat Jena Griswold faced off against Republican Michael J. Allen in the race for Colorado’s next attorney general.
via cpr.org2d agoColorado’s gubernatorial race results
Democrat Phil Weiser faced off against Republican Victor Marx and five other third-party or unaffiliated candidates.
Democrat Phil Weiser faced off against Republican Victor Marx and five other third-party or unaffiliated candidates.
via cpr.org2d agoOn Election Day at preschool, it’s never too early to start learning about civic engagement
A heated race between two breakfast pastries is part of the lesson about democracy.
A heated race between two breakfast pastries is part of the lesson about democracy.
via cpr.org1d agoSupreme Court hears challenge to Catholic preschools’ exclusion from Colorado-funded program
The Trump administration has urged the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling allowing a state-funded preschool program in Colorado to exclude Roman Catholic schools if they don’t comply with equal-opportunity requirements.
The Trump administration has urged the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling allowing a state-funded preschool program in Colorado to exclude Roman Catholic schools if they don’t comply with equal-opportunity requirements.
via cpr.org2d agoUnaffiliated voters returning most ballots day before the midterm elections
Colorado ballot returns for the midterms higher than normal according to the Secretary of State’s office.
Colorado ballot returns for the midterms higher than normal according to the Secretary of State’s office.
via cpr.org2d agoElection observers expected in Adams, El Paso counties
While U.S. Department of Justice and outside monitors have to stay 100 feet away from polling sites, congressional observers are allowed inside.
While U.S. Department of Justice and outside monitors have to stay 100 feet away from polling sites, congressional observers are allowed inside.