Mike Johnston hires chief of staff as he prepares to take over Denver mayor’s office
Denver Mayor-elect Mike Johnston has announced the first high-profile hire for his incoming administration naming Jenn...
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Gov. Jared Polis elected vice chair of the National Governors Association
Gov. Jared Polis was elected by fellow governors to be vice chair of the National Governors Association on Friday, a...
National group promoting women of color in politics want reboot in Emerge Colorado
The national affiliate of a Colorado group that’s trained several prominent Colorado Democratic women has moved to...
Denver scrubbed its $40 million migrant crisis plan. Now what?
The defeat of a $40 million proposal for private security corporation GardaWorld to take over migrant sheltering operations...
Republican’s hold on nominations leaves Marines without confirmed leader for 1st time in 100 years
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Marine Corps is without a confirmed leader for the first time in a century as Gen. David Berger...
‘Unfriendly political environment’: Broward convention cancellations blame Florida as reason for exodus
Broward County has lost more than a half-dozen conventions as their organizers cite the divisive political climate as their...
Suburban residents battle noise, lead pollution from busy metro Denver airports
Charlene Willey checked her smartwatch as a sudden rumble enveloped her Westminster home less than half a mile from the...
DeSantis’ veto of electric cars bill cost taxpayers $277 million, critics say
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis was more concerned about Iowa corn farmers than Florida taxpayers when he vetoed a popular...
Congress wants to regulate AI. Big Tech is eager to help
WASHINGTON — Members of Congress want to regulate artificial intelligence, and Big Tech is watching — and lobbying....
Facing new drug reality, Colorado lawmakers reconvene opioid committee for first time in 4 years
The legislative committee tasked with helping to guide Colorado’s response to substance use has reconvened for the first...