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Western medicine is embracing psychedelic research. Colorado is home to one of the world’s largest psilocybin trials
Could psilocybin change a young mother’s cancer journey? One Colorado woman is hoping a new drug trial can help her break a genetic curse.
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4th Congressional District: Republican Mike Lynch
Get to know the candidates running for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District in the June 25 primary.
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4th Congressional District: Republican Greg Lopez
Get to know the candidates running for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District in the June 25 primary.
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8th Congressional District: Republican Janak Joshi
Get to know the candidates running for Colorado’s 8th Congressional District in the June 25 primary.
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Colorado voters could be blocked from implementing ranked-choice voting
Backers of the proposed election reform are asking Gov. Jared Polis to veto the bill, even though it will tank a wide array of voting changes.
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What are Colorado voters worried about?
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.
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Under new right-to-repair law, Coloradans gain the power to repair their cell phones, computers, and more
The policy puts Colorado at the forefront of a movement to give consumers more control over the devices they own.
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‘People like to make an example’: Wolf advocate says lobbying accusations are part of political war
An environmental advocate is accused of acting as a professional lobbyist without registering as one.
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Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera hospitalized with infection
She remains under medical care but plans to continue working.
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How lawmakers decided to spend the TABOR surplus (or not) in 2024
The surplus can be used for TABOR refunds — or to fund a range of social and business programs.
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The potential impact of Accessory Dwelling Units across Colorado
Colorado’s putting a lot of stock into the idea of ADUs, Accessory Dwelling Units, to help ease the housing crunch. Governor Jared Polis signed a new law earlier this month that helps homeowners build them.
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Democrats frustrated as Gov. Polis vetoes six Colorado bills, almost all from his own party
The governor shut down Democratic and bipartisan proposals on labor rights, waste incinerators and more. Here’s why.
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Coloradans will vote on protecting abortion rights this November
The measure would add a right to abortion and other reproductive health care to the state constitution
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How Kanye West made RFK Jr.’s campaign in Colorado harder
West got on Colorado’s 2020 ballot easily, but it will take Kennedy a lot more effort to put his name in front of Colorado voters in 2024.
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Ending on a high note
Lawmakers were in an usually good mood as they wrapped up their session this week, a marked change from recent years.
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Deal, and no deal: Why one of the legislature’s biggest bills likely won’t prevent a ballot battle
Colorado lawmakers passed a bipartisan property tax cut. Outside groups are ready to ask voters for more.