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Friday, June 5, 2026

New Colorado laws require health inspections of ICE facilities, aim to reduce cost of homeowners insurance

Another bill signed by the governor aims to rein in the skyrocketing cost of Medicaid-like coverage for some immigrants without legal status in Colorado.

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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis declares statewide drought emergency

Colorado’s state leadership on Thursday declared a drought emergency as this winter’s record-low snowpack and an abnormally warm spring fuel one of the worst statewide droughts on record.

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Denver Housing Authority board fires agency’s CEO over undisclosed disagreement

The Denver Housing Authority provides housing and vouchers to low-income residents in the city. On its website, the DHA says it has more than 13,000 housing units in its portfolio.

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Colorado soldier dies during training exercise in Middle East

A U.S. Army sergeant from Fort Carson died during a training exercise on an Iraq airbase over the weekend, Colorado officials said Thursday.

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In Colorado attorney general’s race, Jena Griswold’s experience and prominence have made her a target

Jena Griswold’s Democratic opponents share her revulsion toward the man in the White House, but they say it matters how litigation is pursued.

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Gov. Jared Polis vetoes bills that would allow Coloradans to sue federal immigration officials, limit swipe fees

Gov. Jared Polis vetoed legislation Wednesday that would’ve allowed Coloradans to sue federal immigration officials who violated their civil rights.

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House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran

House Speaker Mike Johnson tried to prevent an outcome that would show mounting opposition.