From the future of our democracy to the state of their bank accounts, Colorado voters have been telling us about their top concerns for the upcoming election.

Ending on a high note

23 days ago 27m 13s

Lawmakers were in an usually good mood as they wrapped up their session this week, a marked change from recent years.

Drinking at the Colorado Capitol

1 month ago 25m 14s

Lawmakers say sharing an occasional drink can build camaraderie and release stress during long days under the golden dome, but the legislature’s long tradition of social drinking comes with risks […]

The new oil and gas war

Apr 19th, 2024 23m 17s

Battles over air quality and the future of drilling are threatening to spill out of the state capitol and onto your ballot.

Is Colorado really about to commit to passenger rail?

Apr 5th, 2024 35m 4s

The state has a “train guy” for governor, and the federal government is offering billions in funding.

Lawmakers’ $1.5B tax credit battle royale

Mar 22nd, 2024 28m 26s

Spending limits make it hard for the legislature to put new priorities in the budget. But the tax code is another matter altogether.

Is Colorado’s medical aid in dying law too hard to use?

Mar 8th, 2024 31m 18s

Each year, hundreds of Coloradans with terminal illnesses use medication to aid their deaths. But guardrails put in to prevent abuse can turn into major roadblocks for patients. Now lawmakers are considering some changes to the policy.

What do all the new immigrant arrivals mean for Colorado?

Feb 23rd, 2024 31m 42s

Denver is cutting its budget to keep up with the cost of sheltering the steady flow of arrivals from the southern border, and that's leading to strain between cities, and questions about what role the state should play.

The first month of session, down

Feb 8th, 2024 28m 15s

The session started with a protest over the war in Gaza and the issue has continued to reverberate.

Inside the fight to keep Space Command in Colorado

Jan 29th, 2024 34m 45s

From fateful tarmac conversations to contentious committee hearings, Colorado leaders tell the inside of story of their years'-long fight to ensure the high tech command stays in the state permanently. And why it may not be over yet.

Tina Peters is headed to trial – how did we get here?

Jan 23rd, 2024 49m 16s

The Mesa County clerk is accused of breaching the security of her office's election computers in order to hunt for evidence of massive fraud. How did Peters, a political novice who ran on lowering DMV wait times, become such a pivotal figure i

The legislature returns: what lies ahead?

Jan 10th, 2024 17m 56s

Lawmakers start their annual session Wednesday, after an off-season that contained more than the usual number of bumps and bruises.

Could this Colorado case determine Trump’s political future?

Nov 16th, 2023 27m 1s

We break down the electoral courtroom drama playing out in Denver right now.

What’s up with Prop. II?

Oct 20th, 2023 10m 58s

The state collected more money from new tobacco and nicotine taxes than it expected, and now voters must decide what to do.

What’s up with Prop. HH?

Oct 17th, 2023 26m 4s

Wondering what this Prop. HH measure you see on your ballot is all about? We explain what this proposal would mean for your finances, and the state's.

Colorado Springs’ next mayor is a man few thought would win. What happened?

Jun 2nd, 2023 29m 6s

Yes, politics may be shifting in this conservative bulwark, but that's only one part of the story.

Land use, property taxes and party conflicts — how the legislature wrapped up

May 11th, 2023 28m 27s

The end of session brought dramatic developments, bruising disagreements and a few goofy moments.

The legislature’s spending dance

May 4th, 2023 32m 19s

Here’s a math problem for you: how do you get hundreds of different bills to add up to one balanced budget?

The year that could change how Colorado grows

Apr 21st, 2023 31m 8s

Single-family homes have ruled Colorado development for a century, but Gov. Jared Polis and his allies believe the future needs to look very different.

Colorado’s blockbuster filibuster (and why it matters)

Apr 6th, 2023 29m 35s

As Republican lawmakers adapt to their ‘super-minority’ in the House, they’re grappling with a big question: is it better to negotiate when they can, or dig in on delays?

Xcel’s winter of discontent

Mar 24th, 2023 34m 4s

Sky-high utility bills and record corporate profits have many Coloradans — and lawmakers — asking if it’s time to rethink Xcel’s business model.

Disability rights at center stage

Mar 11th, 2023 31m 40s

Housing, recreation, government -- advocates for people with disabilities say there are a lot of ways Colorado could be doing more to make those things accessible to all.

Rent control in Colorado?

Mar 3rd, 2023 33m 37s

The policy has been banned in Colorado for four decades, but that could all change this year.

How Colorado’s gun laws have changed from frontier days to today

Feb 10th, 2023 44m 7s

From the founding of the state to modern mass shootings, we look at the forces that have driven changes to Colorado law over the years, and what it means for this year's brewing debate.

The Polis Agenda

Jan 20th, 2023 20m 46s

In the first State of the State speech of his second term, Gov. Polis picked a big fight with local governments, while saying little on a major priority for many in his party.