/politics Politics en-US Copyright 皇冠网址/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Mon, 05 May 2025 16:05:29 GMT /politics/2025-05-05/colorado-union-and-business-leaders-cant-reach-a-deal-on-the-labor-peace-act The governor has said he opposes any effort to repeal a requirement that workers get to vote on whether they should be forced to pay fees for collective bargaining representation 鈥� whether or not they are members of their workplace鈥檚 union. Now Democrats will test whether he'll follow through with a veto. Mon, 05 May 2025 16:05:29 GMT /politics/2025-05-05/colorado-union-and-business-leaders-cant-reach-a-deal-on-the-labor-peace-act Jesse Paul /politics/2025-05-03/with-approval-from-the-colorado-house-democrats-immigrant-protection-bill-approaches-polis-desk The Colorado House passed a bill that would further limit local cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, and other immigration authorities. It鈥檚 now one step away from the governor鈥檚 desk. Sat, 03 May 2025 22:32:24 GMT /politics/2025-05-03/with-approval-from-the-colorado-house-democrats-immigrant-protection-bill-approaches-polis-desk Lucas Brady Woods /politics/2025-05-03/the-big-bills-colorados-legislature-has-to-deal-with-before-the-2025-lawmaking-term-ends-wednesday The big union bill, a resolution forcing a lawsuit aimed at dismantling the Taxpayer鈥檚 Bill of Rights and Gov. Jared Polis signature housing measure are all still pending with just five days left in Colorado鈥檚 2025 legislative session. Sat, 03 May 2025 17:10:51 GMT /politics/2025-05-03/the-big-bills-colorados-legislature-has-to-deal-with-before-the-2025-lawmaking-term-ends-wednesday Jesse Paul /politics/2025-05-02/purplish-a-rare-veto-showdown-at-the-state-capitol How a bill about illegal activity on social media turned into a faceoff between lawmakers and Gov. Jared Polis. Fri, 02 May 2025 23:59:06 GMT /politics/2025-05-02/purplish-a-rare-veto-showdown-at-the-state-capitol Bente Birkeland, Jesse Paul /politics/2025-04-30/colorado-lawmakers-approve-voting-rights-bill-despite-pushback-from-election-officials Backers say the Colorado Voting Rights Act will protect the state against efforts to scale back civil rights, but election officials fear it could open up new challenges to longstanding voting practices. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:24:55 GMT /politics/2025-04-30/colorado-lawmakers-approve-voting-rights-bill-despite-pushback-from-election-officials Chas Sisk /politics/2025-04-29/colorado-sees-promise-in-geothermal-but-hot-springs-owners-urge-caution Following several amendments, a new bill paves the way for easier geothermal energy production in Colorado. Hot springs owners are cautiously supportive in hopes collaboration will lead to win-win situations. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:14:48 GMT /politics/2025-04-29/colorado-sees-promise-in-geothermal-but-hot-springs-owners-urge-caution Amanda Horvath, Rocky Mountain PBS /politics/2025-04-28/colorado-house-backs-off-plan-to-override-veto-of-social-media-bill The state legislature hasn't reversed a governor's veto in more than a decade. The close call may serve as a warning to Gov. Jared Polis that his control over legislation is waning. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:07:37 GMT /politics/2025-04-28/colorado-house-backs-off-plan-to-override-veto-of-social-media-bill Jesse Paul /news/2025-04-28/what-colorados-members-of-congress-think-of-trumps-first-100-days-in-office For Trump鈥檚 allies, the past 100 days of disruption are a welcome antidote to the failures of their own institution, while his opponents see something 鈥榙eeply dangerous.鈥� Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:35:13 GMT /news/2025-04-28/what-colorados-members-of-congress-think-of-trumps-first-100-days-in-office Caitlyn Kim /politics/2025-04-25/purplish-a-colorado-republican-and-a-democrat-give-their-takes-on-trumps-first-100-days State Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer and U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse shared their thoughts on immigration, DOGE, the economy and more in a live taping of the Purplish podcast in Denver earlier this week. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 22:32:33 GMT /politics/2025-04-25/purplish-a-colorado-republican-and-a-democrat-give-their-takes-on-trumps-first-100-days Bente Birkeland, Caitlyn Kim, Colorado Public Radio /politics/2025-04-25/lawmakers-consider-whether-to-involve-an-outside-coordinator-in-efforts-to-reduce-sexual-assault-evidence-backlog A new bill would also set the goal of having evidence processed within sixty days, three times faster than the state's current guidelines. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:16:34 GMT /politics/2025-04-25/lawmakers-consider-whether-to-involve-an-outside-coordinator-in-efforts-to-reduce-sexual-assault-evidence-backlog Bente Birkeland