/politics Politics en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:24:55 GMT /politics/2025-04-30/colorado-lawmakers-approve-voting-rights-bill-despite-pushback-from-election-officials Backers say the Colorado Voting Rights Act will protect the state against efforts to scale back civil rights, but election officials fear it could open up new challenges to longstanding voting practices. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:24:55 GMT /politics/2025-04-30/colorado-lawmakers-approve-voting-rights-bill-despite-pushback-from-election-officials Chas Sisk /politics/2025-04-29/colorado-sees-promise-in-geothermal-but-hot-springs-owners-urge-caution Following several amendments, a new bill paves the way for easier geothermal energy production in Colorado. Hot springs owners are cautiously supportive in hopes collaboration will lead to win-win situations. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:14:48 GMT /politics/2025-04-29/colorado-sees-promise-in-geothermal-but-hot-springs-owners-urge-caution Amanda Horvath, Rocky Mountain PBS /politics/2025-04-28/colorado-house-backs-off-plan-to-override-veto-of-social-media-bill The state legislature hasn't reversed a governor's veto in more than a decade. The close call may serve as a warning to Gov. Jared Polis that his control over legislation is waning. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:07:37 GMT /politics/2025-04-28/colorado-house-backs-off-plan-to-override-veto-of-social-media-bill Jesse Paul /news/2025-04-28/what-colorados-members-of-congress-think-of-trumps-first-100-days-in-office For Trump’s allies, the past 100 days of disruption are a welcome antidote to the failures of their own institution, while his opponents see something ‘deeply dangerous.’ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:35:13 GMT /news/2025-04-28/what-colorados-members-of-congress-think-of-trumps-first-100-days-in-office Caitlyn Kim /politics/2025-04-25/purplish-a-colorado-republican-and-a-democrat-give-their-takes-on-trumps-first-100-days State Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer and U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse shared their thoughts on immigration, DOGE, the economy and more in a live taping of the Purplish podcast in Denver earlier this week. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 22:32:33 GMT /politics/2025-04-25/purplish-a-colorado-republican-and-a-democrat-give-their-takes-on-trumps-first-100-days Bente Birkeland, Caitlyn Kim, Colorado Public Radio /politics/2025-04-25/lawmakers-consider-whether-to-involve-an-outside-coordinator-in-efforts-to-reduce-sexual-assault-evidence-backlog A new bill would also set the goal of having evidence processed within sixty days, three times faster than the state's current guidelines. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:16:34 GMT /politics/2025-04-25/lawmakers-consider-whether-to-involve-an-outside-coordinator-in-efforts-to-reduce-sexual-assault-evidence-backlog Bente Birkeland /politics/2025-04-25/colorado-senate-overrides-jared-polis-veto-of-social-media-bill-in-extremely-rare-rebuke-of-governor The veto override vote now heads to the House. The last veto overrides in Colorado were in 2011 and 2007 under former Democratic Gov. Bill Ritter, and both dealt with budget spending requests. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:36:17 GMT /politics/2025-04-25/colorado-senate-overrides-jared-polis-veto-of-social-media-bill-in-extremely-rare-rebuke-of-governor Jesse Paul, The Colorado Sun, Bente Birkeland /politics/2025-04-25/colorado-lawmakers-move-to-outlaw-sexually-exploitative-ai-images-and-video The state's laws on revenge porn and child sex abuse materials don’t currently include deepfakes. A new bill would change that. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:16:00 GMT /politics/2025-04-25/colorado-lawmakers-move-to-outlaw-sexually-exploitative-ai-images-and-video Megan Verlee, CPR °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ /politics/2025-04-24/colorado-governor-vetoes-social-media-bill-arguing-it-erodes-privacy Gov. Jared Polis' second veto of this year's legislative session was expected, but it sets up a potential fight with lawmakers concerned about illegal content aimed at minors. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:17:18 GMT /politics/2025-04-24/colorado-governor-vetoes-social-media-bill-arguing-it-erodes-privacy Bente Birkeland /politics/2025-04-24/uber-says-it-will-exit-colorado-if-a-bill-aimed-at-boosting-rideshare-safety-becomes-law The California-based company says it could not comply with House Bill 1291 and the measure would pose too big a legal risk. It has never pulled out of a state before. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:29:08 GMT /politics/2025-04-24/uber-says-it-will-exit-colorado-if-a-bill-aimed-at-boosting-rideshare-safety-becomes-law Jesse Paul