Over the course of the year, a series of investigations, allegations and controversies emerged at the state Capitol, drawing scrutiny to the behavior of elected officials and, in some cases, overshadowing policy debates. Here are some of the notable
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Lowering energy costs by boosting domestic production has been central to Trump's strategy on inflation and affordability.
Joe Oltmann, the conservative Colorado podcaster who has repeatedly called for Colorado’s top elected officials to be executed and whose uncorroborated claims that the 2020 election was rigged spawned multiple defamation lawsuits, declared his candid
Joe Oltmann, the conservative Colorado podcaster who has repeatedly called for Colorado's top elected officials to be executed and whose uncorroborated claims that the 2020 election was rigged spawned multiple defamation lawsuits, declared his candid
Joe Oltmann, the conservative Colorado podcaster who has repeatedly called for Colorado’s top elected officials to be executed and whose uncorroborated claims that the 2020 election was rigged spawned multiple defamation lawsuits, declared his candid
D.L. Hughley reacts to Nicki Minaj's AmericaFest appearance, calling the moment ironic.
Political power shifts dominated 2025 as Trump pushed redistricting battles and Democrats overperformed in elections, setting the stage for 2026 midterms.
Colorado could do a lot more to save newspapers – and democracy – in rural areas By Vince Bzdek As another new year and another legislative session dawn for Colorado, it's a good time to ask what the absolute most important things are for our state t
Colorado could do a lot more to save newspapers - and democracy - in rural areas By Vince Bzdek As another new year and another legislative session dawn for Colorado, it's a good time to ask what the absolute most important things are for our state t
Colorado could do a lot more to save newspapers – and democracy – in rural areas By Vince Bzdek As another new year and another legislative session dawn for Colorado, it's a good time to ask what the absolute most important things are for our state t
A string of Chinese-linked espionage cases made public in 2025 spans toxin smuggling, U.S. troop recruitment and hacking that hit both the public and private sectors.
Director Kash Patel said a transition would begin immediately.
by Rachael Wright Thirty-Five Years Ago This Week: "I had forgotten about the Ku Klux Klan," said Ann Downing Schmidt, The Colorado Statesman's Washington, D.C., correspondent. In a commentary piece published in The Statesman, Schmidt described tryin
