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Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, who’s running for governor in 2026, says he supports a push to redraw the state’s congressional districts before the next census — a major break from Colorado Democrats’ usual defense of the state’s independent redistricting commission. Weiser argues the move is needed to counter extreme gerrymanders in Republican-led states. The proposal, which would require a constitutional amendment, would let the governor appoint a temporary commission to redraw maps. Governor Jared Polis and Senator Michael Bennet have both expressed skepticism about the plan.

The legislature is trying to head off a law that takes effect early next year. They’ll have several different choices of how to do that.

Even many voters who support the president questioned the lengths his administration is going to to remove people from the country.

State grants for transportation, infrastructure, energy projects and more will come with new housing policy requirements, starting this fall.

Gov. Polis calls lawmakers back Aug. 21 to fix a $1.2B budget gap and revisit Colorado’s new AI law. A hiring freeze and healthcare changes are also on the table.

Even many voters who support President Trump question the lengths his administration is going to to remove people from the country.

A federal judge hears Tina Peters' bid for release while she appeals her state conviction, raising constitutional questions and legal uncertainty.

A man who once ran for county sheriff in Colorado was arrested for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail into a county clerk's office, appearing to target the county's voting machines.

As demonstrations swirled around the Capitol five years ago, state lawmakers came together on a sweeping package of reforms that are still playing out.

Colorado lawmakers aimed to refine the state's AI regulations before the end of session, but disagreements left no time for new legislation. The policy will take effect as planned next year.