The Colorado Democrat spoke to 5280 about his viral takedown of Texas Sen. Ted Cruz on the Senate floor, what's next in the border debate, and his fight to protect public lands.
In his inaugural speech to the General Assembly on Thursday, Colorado's newly minted governor outlined clear objectives for his first year in office, but without much detail on how they'll be accomplished.
In an optimistic ceremony that celebrated diversity and championed civil rights, Jared Polis was sworn into office on Tuesday morning, making him the country's first openly gay governor.
On the eve of his inauguration, governor-elect Jared Polis shares an inside look at a transition process that embraces openness and transparency in unprecedented ways.
Colorado leaders talked to 5280 about diversity, their hopes for bipartisanship, and the key issues they'll be focusing on in 2019.
Voters elected a historic number of women in the 2018 midterms—both in Colorado and nationwide. Yet representation in the Centennial State's highest offices lags behind.
On Tuesday, voters elected Democratic candidates across the board, while striking down progressive ballot initiatives. What does this tell us about Colorado's current state of purple politics?
Colorado Democrats had a lot to celebrate on Tuesday night, as the party swept every statewide race, picked up a congressional seat, and flipped the state Senate. But the shift wouldn't have been possible without a swell of support from young, independent, and female voters.
It’s been six years and nearly four months since Tom Sullivan’s son, Alex, was murdered in the Aurora theater shooting. Now, the 62-year-old former postal worker will represent Colorado’s House District 37.
Whether you're red, blue, or somewhere in between, the 2018 midterm election was a historic one for the Centennial State.
There’s a lot at stake in the 2018 midterms, which is already the most expensive election in Colorado history. Here are eight key storylines we’ll be watching.
The state’s executive branch wouldn’t be complete without a second-in-command. We caught up with Jared Polis' pick to talk about Colorado, campaigning, and healthcare.
Geologist. Brewpub owner. Mayor. Governor. Presidential hopeful. We look back at the (mostly) charmed political life of the man we all know as Hick.
The Democratic candidate for governor has spent his career disrupting the status quo—both in business and politics. Now, he hopes his progressive ideas will win him the state’s highest position, and give him the opportunity to change the course of Colorado history.
Caring 4 Denver, a proposal on the 2018 Denver ballot, would fund local mental health and addiction services through a .25 percent tax rate increase.
The Parks, Trails, and Open Space Tax—aka Referred Question 2A—on the Denver ballot would address a problem you may not have thought we had: maintaining and creating public green spaces.
For the Republican candidate, the path to the governor's office is through Colorado's rural communities. Will his appeal to conservative voters be enough?
While Colorado is known for unrestricted access to reproductive healthcare and abortion, local advocates still worry about the impact a right-leaning Supreme Court could have on services and providers.
We break down the 13 initiatives on the ballot this year, so you can focus on rocking the vote.
Colorado gubernatorial candidates Democrat Jared Polis and Republican Walker Stapleton are facing off in a series of six debates across the state this month. We've hunted down all the details, so all you need to do is tune in (and vote).
Before casting your ballot in the midterm election, find out how AG candidates Phil Weiser and George Brauchler compare on the issues.
The proposed change to the Colorado Constitution would require private property owners to be compensated when a law or regulation reduces the market value of their property. If passed, it would make Colorado's property law the most extreme in the nation.
As Colorado’s legislature grapples with how to reform its workplace harassment policies, House Majority Leader KC Becker shares exclusive details about the investigation into complaints against Steve Lebsock earlier this year.
The city has pledged to dedicate millions of dollars to affordable housing, in an effort to build thousands more units over the next five years. But is it enough?
Everything you need to know about the Democracy for the People initiative, a proposal on the November 2018 ballot that would reform the way candidates run for public office.
Colorado’s new primary system got its first test—and we’ll be sorting through the results for a long time.
The governor's race landed between two obvious choices, Diana DeGette rolled to victory, and a tight race emerged in the Democratic primary for Attorney General.
Though DeGette faces a strong primary opponent this year, the veteran lawmaker expects her experience to carry her to reelection—and then some.
In advance of the primary election on June 26, we have a gentle reminder for the unaffiliated voters who will receive two ballots: only return one.
In a session that was dominated by sexual misconduct scandals, legislators still managed to pass many of their priorities. But reforming the Capitol’s workplace culture? That will take time.
The first-time candidate wants more than Diana DeGette’s long-held Congressional seat. She wants her party back from the clutches of corporate money and establishment Democrats.
