How have DOGE layoffs affected Colorado? One fired Forest Service employee tells her story
Jamie Werner took a job with the U.S. Forest Service, but was fired as part of federal cuts. She attended the president’s speech as a guest of Democratic Sen. Bennet.
From laid off Forest Service workers to family members, here’s who Colorado’s members of Congress are bringing to the president’s address
Some are using president Trump’s speech to highlight his administration’s sweeping changes to the federal workforce.
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet seriously eyeing run for governor
Bennet’s entrance into the race could scramble the Democratic primary race before it really gets started.
For his first bill in Congress, Rep. Evans aims to reverse Colorado’s immigration laws
The freshman representative said his bill will enable local law enforcement to work with federal immigration officials in ways state law currently prevents.
As Trump administration cuts funding, lays off USDA staff, Colorado farmers and ranchers feel the hit
‘It’s not saving any money. In my personal point of view, it’s just slowing the system down to a crawl.’
Rep. Brittany Pettersen brings newborn with her for close House vote
The congresswoman, who’s currently on maternity leave, came back to D.C.
to vote against the Republican budget resolution.
Colorado nonprofits continue to feel effects of federal funding pause
Uncertainty reigns as organizations wonder what their future funding will be under the Trump administration.
Denver-based oil and gas advocate Kathleen Sgamma nominated to head Bureau of Land Management
Sgamma has been a defender of President Trump’s order to ‘unleash’ American energy production.
GOP slams Biden over multiple-use policies, Democrats say ‘heart and soul’ of public land is at stake
“The tech bros at DOGE have no idea how much Americans love their public lands.”
With half a billion dollars of federal funding for Colorado in limbo, top state officials demand answers
While the state’s attorney general has gone to court to get Colorado’s share of federal funds, three other leaders are trying to go to the source.
Shakeup at USAFA Board of Visitors as President Trump aims to replace members
The dismissals are expected to only apply to board members appointed by the President, not Colorado lawmakers who also sit on the board.
What Colorado Congress members think of Musk taking a ‘wood chipper’ to parts of the federal government
Musk and President Trump have bypassed Congress to make unprecedented moves to reshape government. At least one member of Colorado’s delegation loves it.
President Trump has promised to ‘unleash’ American energy. What could that mean for Colorado?
In a state with a large oil and gas industry, and plenty of wind and solar, the new president’s priorities are being met with both excitement and concern.
Threat of a federal funding freeze sows confusion across Colorado
Phones rang off the hook in federal offices Tuesday as local officials, nonprofits and others tried to figure out if their support would keep coming.
Rumors of immigration arrests spread across Colorado, but details are unclear
Less than a week into his second term, Colorado communities are still learning how aggressive the Trump administration will be on immigration enforcement.
Colorado’s Republican House members pushing for state to repeal some of its immigration laws
In a letter to Gov. Jared Polis, the lawmakers single out three policies in particular they say make it harder for local law enforcement to work with immigration officers.
