Colorado Politics Archives

New Law Calls For More Environmental Justice in Colorado’s Most Vulnerable Communities

Hilal BahcetepeSeptember 1, 2021

Making an effort to address environmental racism and mitigate climate change risks for disproportionately impacted communities, Governor Jared Polis signed the ...

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Colorado’s 8th Congressional District: North Denver Metro?

Ellie SullumAugust 20, 2021

Every 10 years, mapmakers in Colorado redraw congressional districts. This year, Colorado's congressional mapmakers initially gathered with the goal of a...

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Staunton State Park Expands Outdoor Access

Ellie SullumAugust 3, 2021

Soaring mountain ranges, gorgeous pine forests and unusual rock formations make for some of the most celebrated parts of Colorado. Local outdoor recreation oppo...

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Colorado Lays the Groundwork for Ranked Choice Voting

Ellie SullumJuly 28, 2021

How Coloradans vote in elections could be changing in a couple years – ranked choice voting is headed our way. During the 2021 legislative session, the Colora...

303 MagazineLifestyle + Culture5 min read

Denver-based Firm Blends Equity Consulting With Grassroots Organizing

Ellie SullumJuly 14, 2021

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) consulting firms are in high demand nationwide. As social awareness grows, many companies find that they must reckon wit...

303 MagazineLifestyle + Culture8 min read

What You Need to Know About Denver’s New Bring Your Own Bag Program

Ellie SullumJune 30, 2021

Sustainability is a cornerstone issue for Denver and its residents. As we look ahead at a future where climate change will impact every one of us, we want to ...

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5 Bills Supporting the LGBTQ Community That Colorado Passed in 2021

Ellie SullumJune 16, 2021

On June 8, the Colorado General Assembly wrapped up the legislative session. Out of over 500 bills signed into law this year, here's a recap of five designed ...

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Colorado Is Giving Away Five Million Dollars and All You Have To Do Is Get Vaccinated To Enter

Hilal BahcetepeMay 25, 2021

Have you been vaccinated in Colorado? You could win a million dollars for that. Every vaccinated Coloradan, starting June 1, is automatically entered into a ...

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Here Are the Gun Reform Bills Colorado Legislators Are Currently Considering After Boulder

Hilal BahcetepeMarch 30, 2021

Following the recent tragedy in Boulder, when an armed shooter entered and massacred 10 innocent civilians inside a King Soopers, state legislatures are hustlin...

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Colorado’s Proposed Police Accountability Bill Has Passed

Corinne AndersonJune 5, 2020

[Update June 9 at 11:11 a.m.: The Law Enforcement Accountability and Integrity Act has passed in the Senate. The final vote was 32 yes, one no and t...

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A Preview Of Some Major Things You’ll Need to Vote on This Year in Denver

Corinne AndersonJune 2, 2020

After a weekend of unrest in Denver, it might be time for many people to sit down and decide the actions they want to take going forward to enact the change the...

303 MagazineLifestyle + Culture8 min read

A Guide to the Runoff Election and Its Heated Controversies

Corinne AndersonMay 23, 2019

On May 7, Denver voters were set to decide who would step into the Mayor's Office — but instead, the decision was delayed. Between six main candidates, includin...

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