Denver advocates and three councilmembers unveiled a draft ordinance to stop city cooperation with federal policies targeting transgender people and to limit gender data collection in city records.

An internal poll paid for by a Weiser-backed super PAC puts Phil Weiser ahead of Michael Bennet 45%-36% with 19% undecided. With ballots due June 30, late returns could decide the primary.

Boulder asked the state’s high court to review an appeals ruling that barred upfront fees for police body‑camera footage after a local magazine was billed over $8,000. The petition spotlights a clash between Colorado’s accountability law and the criminal‑records fee statute.

A Denver teacher ties a New Jersey lawsuit alleging more than $40 million in dues‑spending to concerns at Colorado’s teacher union as NEA delegates head to Denver.

A leaked directory of Peter Thiel’s Dialog society named Gov. Jared Polis; his office says he’s not a member and hadn’t heard of the group.

Republicans in Colorado are choosing between a two-term prosecutor and an outsider touting cybersecurity and election-security experience ahead of next week’s primary.

Council members were briefed on a draft ordinance that would let Denver score contracts on safety, pay and past performance — not just price — as major projects arrive.

Beijing barred dual‑use shipments to 10 U.S. defense firms in a tit‑for‑tat move after the Pentagon expanded its blacklist of Chinese tech companies.

A 10‑member resident panel is overseeing Measure 1A funds and has backed investments in roads, housing and mental‑health services while meeting every other month.

Veteran Capitol reporter Lynn Bartels has died at 69. Lawmakers and peers are remembering her tenacious reporting and later work in government communications.

Legislative forecasters say Colorado will end the year with a $116M surplus, but that boost won’t undo prior cuts. Lawmakers must choose whether to rebuild reserves or restore services.

A Denver administrative assistant sued Colorado after finding she was paid below Denver’s $19.29 minimum after an office move. The case tests a new state law limiting local wage rules.

Donald Zuckerman, who helped bring Sundance to Colorado, sued the state alleging he was forced out because of his age and defamed by an OEDIT executive. He says he wants an apology and legal fees, not damages.