Land grab or land rights? Utah eyes millions of acres of public terrain.
At stake is control of public lands in Western states, and conservationists fear increased efforts to roll back protections under the next Trump administration.
Polis announces flags to be raised on Inauguration Day
Gov. Jared Polis announced Friday that flags across the state will be raised to full-staff from sunrise to sunset on Jan. 20, when President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sworn in. Flags are being flown at half-staff as part of a month of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, according to a news release from the governor’s office.
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Legislative Q&A Gov. Jared Polis | Governor focuses on public safety, housing costs, education
With the 2025 session underway, Colorado Politics caught up with House Majority Leader Monica Duran on her priorities and expectations. The answers have been slightly edited.
PERSPECTIVE: Will Colorado get it right on AI?
As the new year unfolds, political attention will be focused on Washington, D.C. Just as important, if not more so, are the many eyes turning to Colorado as a leader
California, Colorado to join red states in raising flags for Trump’s inauguration
Democrats Gavin Newsom and Jared Polis will direct flags to fly full mast on Monday, aligning with Republican governors across the country to honor President-elect Donald Trump’s oath of office.
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Say ‘no’ to Sundance, and state tax breaks, festival will worsen affordability
Two recent news articles (Herald, Jan. 12) helped me learn of a threat to the workers and families in resort towns in Colorado. I appreciate the Herald reprinting them. Page 5A: “House Bill 1005
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Fast-charging site opens in Frisco, making it the first in Colorado’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program
Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Energy Office and the Colorado Department of Transportation announced on Thursday, Jan. 16, that the state’s first National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure electric vehicle fast-charging site is now open in Frisco.
Solar firm laying off Colorado staff, ceasing new projects in state
Sunrun has built and leased solar panels in the Centennial State since its founding in 2007. It went public in 2015 and said it services 17 states and Puerto Rico.
Youngkin orders flags to be raised for Trump's inauguration amid mourning period for Jimmy Carter's death
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin ordered to raise flags temporarily for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, despite the mourning period to honor Jimmy Carter.
The deep red town at war with its liberal neighbor that can't wait for Trump to take office
A sleepy, conservative town in the Mountain West says it's been hurt by 'sanctuary' rules and a migrant surge to a nearby city - and now it says it's fighting back.
Washington governor orders flags at full-staff for Trump inauguration despite mourning period for Jimmy Carter
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has ordered flags to be raised on Monday for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, despite the 30-day mourning period for Jimmy Carter's death.
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Local fire departments send aid to Los Angeles as fires continue to devastate the area
Last week, several local fire districts sent crews to Southern California to assist in the containment of the large-scale wildfires that have been ravaging the Los Angeles area since Jan. 7.