The Department of Corrections says it needs money to fund additional beds. But Colorado lawmakers don’t want to keep writing short-term checks without a long-term plan.
There’s a growing movement to restrict neonics, in the name of protecting public health and the environment. But farmers say that ignores agricultural reality.
Democratic Gov. Jared Polis has a few months to get his final legislative goals done. He’s also navigating the Trump administration, which seems bent on punishing Colorado.
From another big budget shortfall to unsettled business over artificial intelligence to other pressing policy issues, like housing, the environment and surveillance, the 2026 legislative session kicks off in less […]