#Colorado Newsline

Colorado county clerks to mail out 2026 primary ballots this week

Colorado county clerks are mailing June 30 primary ballots. Registered party members get their party’s ballot, while unaffiliated voters (over 50% of the state's 4M voters) get both major party ballot…

Western Slope Trellis·2d ago·3 min read

Gov. Polis declares statewide drought emergency

Gov. Jared Polis declared a statewide drought emergency as nearly 93% of Colorado faces moderate to exceptional drought. The declaration moves the state into Phase 3 of its drought response plan, open…

Western Slope Trellis·3d ago·3 min read

Colorado Newsline warmest winter nearly 93% of the state declaration

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Congress is considering a farm bill provision that could roll back state animal welfare laws, including rules on gestation crates, veal crates and battery cages. The debate pits farm groups seeking un…

Western Slope Trellis·4d ago·8 min read

Kevin Hardy Colorado Newsline 15 states ban American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Colorado’s 3 Republican candidates for governor square off in first full debate

Colorado Republicans vying to become the state's next governor clashed in their first full televised debate. Candidates Victor Marx, Barbara Kirkmeyer, and Scott Bottoms traded sharp attacks while out…

Western Slope Trellis·Jun 4·7 min read

Chase Woodruff Colorado Newsline GET THE MORNING HEADLINES.SUBSCRIBE previous debate last month

Rep. Hurd emphasizes need for consistent, predictable energy policies at Denver roundtable

Congressman Jeff Hurd told Colorado energy leaders that stable, predictable policies are critical for long-term planning and affordable energy costs. During a Denver roundtable, he discussed energy in…

Western Slope Trellis·May 28·5 min read

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These public safety laws passed the Colorado Legislature this year

Colorado lawmakers passed major public safety legislation this year addressing mental health competency cases, domestic violence response, jail abuse prevention, missing student alerts, financial scam…

Western Slope Trellis·May 25·6 min read

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Data center battles started in the states. Now it’s Congress under siege.

The rapid growth of AI-powered data centers is fueling new political fights across the country as communities, lawmakers, and utilities grapple with rising electricity demand, infrastructure strain, w…

Western Slope Trellis·May 24·9 min read

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Gov. Polis tells Colorado lawmakers to go easy on tech regulations

Gov. Jared Polis urged Colorado lawmakers to avoid a “heavy hand” on AI and tech regulation, arguing that excessive state-level rules could limit innovation and business growth. The discussion also to…

Western Slope Trellis·May 20·4 min read

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Republican Colorado governor candidates Kirkmeyer, Bottoms face off in debate

Colorado’s first Republican gubernatorial debate revealed a sharp divide between Barb Kirkmeyer’s establishment-focused approach and Scott Bottoms’ far-right rhetoric, underscoring major questions abo…

Western Slope Trellis·May 16·6 min read

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