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Your daily Colorado politics update for Thursday, April 30
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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Police opposition kills Colorado lawmakers’ attempts to limit Flock cameras, data collection

“We had no leverage because law enforcement knew … the governor would veto a bill with anything in it they didn’t like,” Sen. Judy Amabile said.

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Colorado lawmakers yank bills reworking marijuana sales tax, allowing wider sales of more potent THC drinks

A pair of bills that would have changed rules around marijuana and THC-infused drinks in Colorado died this week after the sponsors yanked them ahead of their first votes.

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New Colorado law bans sales of cats, dogs in pet stores in bid to crack down on ‘puppy mills’

Following in the paw-steps of several other states, Gov. Jared Polis signed a new law Wednesday that will soon ban pet stores in Colorado from selling dogs or cats.

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Coloradans would be able to sue for damages from conversion therapy under bill

A bill making its way through the Colorado Legislature could allow targets of conversion therapy to seek justice through civil action.

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Supreme Court ruling will reshape American politics. The only question is when

Supreme Court ruling guts voting rights protection, boosting GOP’s map power.

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House approves bill to extend divisive US surveillance program, but path forward uncertain

A large group of Democrats joined most Republicans in passing the bill by a 235-191 vote.

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Denver gets ready for Democrats’ 2028 convention site visit — and will show it’s not just the ‘nostalgia’ choice

“The goal is to make sure (the DNC delegation) … can feel the energy