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Johnston running to take on Gardner in Colorado’s 2020 U.S. Senate race

Johnston running to take on Gardner in Colorado’s 2020 U.S. Senate race

Vail native Mike Johnston, a former Democratic state senator from Denver, has thrown his hat into the increasingly crowded ring of candidates looking to take on Republican U.S. Sen. Cory…

Poll: Independent voters care deeply about energy, environment, giving Polis clear mandate

Poll: Independent voters care deeply about energy, environment, giving Polis clear mandate

Energy and environmental issues ranked as the top concern for independent voters in Colorado’s recent governor’s race that saw Democrat and renewable-energy champion Jared Polis win in a landslide, according…

As Bennet, Neguse roll out CORE Act, senator declines to discuss White House plans

As Bennet, Neguse roll out CORE Act, senator declines to discuss White House plans

Democratic Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet on Friday told reporters he has no timeline he’s willing to share on when or if he’ll announce a 2020 presidential bid, and then he…

Roberts’ bill to create public health insurance option clears committee

Roberts’ bill to create public health insurance option clears committee

Democratic state Rep. Dylan Roberts this week saw two of his health care bills pass critical committee tests, including a bill to create a public health care option that will…

Local Rep. Roberts backs Polis order on electric vehicles

Local Rep. Roberts backs Polis order on electric vehicles

Gov. Jared Polis last week moved to adopt California’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) standard, issuing an executive order that drew praise from local lawmaker Dylan Roberts of Eagle. “This is…

Vail hosts inaugural U.S. Mountain Community Summit on solving affordable housing issue

Vail hosts inaugural U.S. Mountain Community Summit on solving affordable housing issue

Editor’s note: A verion of this story first appeared on the Vail Daily website on Sunday. Long identified as a critical problem in ski towns across the West, the lack…

Gov. Polis vows to tackle runaway health care costs, climate change in first State of the State speech

Gov. Polis vows to tackle runaway health care costs, climate change in first State of the State speech

Gov. Jared Polis, in his first State of the State speech before the Colorado General Assembly in Denver Thursday, announced he’ll tackle two of the most critical issues facing residents…

Eagle County Commissioner Ryan named by Polis to head CDPHE

Eagle County Commissioner Ryan named by Polis to head CDPHE

Eagle County Commissioner Jill Ryan and Summit County Commissioner Dan Gibbs have both been named to the cabinet of recently inaugurated Gov. Jared Polis. Ryan will serve as the executive…

Holy Cross Energy inks deal to develop 100-megawatt wind farm, offload coal plant

Holy Cross Energy inks deal to develop 100-megawatt wind farm, offload coal plant

Holy Cross Energy on Tuesday announced a two-way power purchase agreement with Denver-based energy wholesaler Guzman Energy to develop a 100-megawatt wind farm for its customers while Guzman takes the…

Colorado officials say Obamacare critical to criminal justice reform

Colorado officials say Obamacare critical to criminal justice reform

Any reduction in the nation’s bursting-at-the-seams prison population and runaway recidivism rates from the recently passed First Step Act may be offset by the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to undermine…