Without exception, the state budget is the top concern of our northeast area legislators. Because of Colorado’s fiscal Gordian knot, the legislature’s focus will be on what further cuts to make despite healthy state revenues.
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Colorado HealthOp Shuts Down
After a change in federal loan money, health cooperatives nationwide are shutting down, including the Colorado HealthOp.
Co-ops Turn Health Insurance Upside Down
Buried among the Affordable Care Act’s thousand pages is a small section about a different health...
Black Lives Matter Calls for Stapleton Name Change
Black Lives Matter 5280 distributed 2,500 flyers in Stapleton the night of Aug. 8, 2015. The flyer...
2015 Legislative Wrap-Up
How successful were legislators in passing bills they had identified as high priority for this session?
Pat Schroeder on Politics
Pat Schroeder reflects on her time as Colorado Congresswoman and shares thoughts about politics today.
Legislators Face Thorny State Issues in 2015
To better acquaint readers with legislators, the Front Porch asked local state senators and representatives to share their knowledge and views on some of the big issues this year.
Candidate statements
NE Denver residents will find the following candidates on their ballot: US Senate Mark Udall-D As...
Cast Your Ballot by Nov. 4
Ballots are being mailed in early October. Here is information about the candidates and issues NE Denver residents will find on their ballots.
What Our NE Legislators Did in the 2014 Session
The 2014 legislative session brought changes that Coloradans will see in their kids’ school funding, internet purchases, emergency care for injured pets, and more.
Our Legislators’ Goals for 2014
What are the key issues in Colorado in 2014?
Why Did Voters Crush Amendment 66?
State Senator Michael Johnston talks about why Ammendment 66 was defeated so soundly what to expect for school finance moving forward.