California Dems Flood Colorado With Cash Ahead of National Popular Vote Referendum

Colorado pledged Electoral votes to popular vote winner earlier this year

Todd Shepherd
November 17, 2019 5:00 AM

California Democrats have been cutting six-figure checks to promote the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact in Colorado ahead of a referendum vote in the state next November.

Hickenlooper: Press Should ‘Protect’ Me From Ethics Complaint

Todd Shepherd
November 12, 2019 11:35 AM

Democratic Senate candidate John Hickenlooper told a local television station that it should be "protecting" him against an ethics complaint that alleges he improperly received gifts while governor of Colorado.

Ethics Commission Denies Hickenlooper Request to Dismiss Investigation

Todd Shepherd
October 29, 2019 4:30 PM

An ethics investigation into Senate candidate John Hickenlooper (D.) will proceed as the commission tasked with looking into the allegations voted to throw out a motion to dismiss a complaint alleging he improperly accepted jet travel on numerous occasions.

Colo. Governor’s Office Asked Two Media Outlets to Remove Story

Todd Shepherd
September 27, 2019 10:00 AM

The press office of Colorado governor Jared Polis asked two local media outlets to take down a negative story about the governor because he objected to the news service that wrote the piece.

Sanders Refuses to Endorse Any Senate Candidate While in Colorado

Move highlights ongoing split between progressive Dems and rest of the party

Todd Shepherd
September 9, 2019 3:15 PM

Vermont senator Bernie Sanders (I.) is not endorsing any of the Democratic candidates for Senate in Colorado while making a campaign swing through the state.

Hickenlooper Dropped Presidential Bid On Personal Disclosure Due Date

Former governor requested two extensions while running for president

Todd Shepherd
September 8, 2019 5:00 AM

John Hickenlooper's exit from the presidential race came on the same day he would have had to file his financial disclosure forms with the Office of Government Ethics.

Colorado Doctor Sounds Alarm on Marijuana Legalization

High hopes dashed

Charles Fain Lehman
September 6, 2019 4:00 PM

Colorado's experiment with marijuana legalization has been an epic disaster, according to one doctor seeing its effects on the front lines. Dr. Karen Randall, an emergency room physician certified in "cannabis science and medicine," said the legalization of marijuana has damaged, rather than helped her home state.

Hickenlooper Gets Boost After Candidate in CO Senate Race Suspends Campaign

Progressive wing of the party has pushed back on 'coronation' of Hickenlooper

Todd Shepherd
September 3, 2019 3:35 PM

One of the top intra-party challengers for the Democratic Senate nomination in Colorado suspended his campaign on Tuesday, clearing away one of the toughest obstacles former Governor John Hickenlooper faced when he joined the contest after dropping his failing presidential bid.

CO Governor Angers Ranchers by Pushing Meatless Burgers

State's largest export is beef

Yuichiro Kakutani
September 3, 2019 12:45 PM

Farmers and ranchers are not happy with Colorado governor Jared Polis's push to explore plant-based meat alternatives.

Colorado Dems Push Back Against Hickenlooper Senate Run

Quick endorsement of failed presidential contender by DSCC sparks ire

Todd Shepherd
August 28, 2019 12:05 PM

Leaked emails revealed a host of Democratic leaders in Colorado voicing frustration with and opposition to John Hickenlooper's decision to drop his presidential run in favor of pursuing the party's nomination for a U.S. Senate run next November.