Polis signed HB26‑1276 and HB26‑1283, expanding CDPHE inspections at detention centers and making unlawful confiscation of workers’ IDs a crime.

Denver Public Schools named Dr. Sito Narcisse interim chief of schools as the district rebuilds central‑office support for principals and school operations.

Bow Mar approved plans to gate several public streets and give residents RFID tags; Denver and Littleton have demanded the town stop the project and warned of action.

At a West Highland forum, SD34 candidates split sharply on rent control — one backs stabilization, the other pushes permitting reform and more housing.

A Denver debate meant to test GOP hopefuls instead spiraled into a surreal hour of pardons, threats and fundraising boasts. The showdown clarified sharp splits inside the party.

At-large Councilmember Sarah Parady announced she will resign in August because of a chronic health condition and will stay through summer to avoid a special election.

A Colorado oversight commission opened a formal inquiry into Joanna Landau after contract attorneys raised alarms about cost‑cutting and a culture shift at OADC. The review will produce written findings that could affect how conflict counsel are managed and paid statewide.

Denver City Council aides are organizing as Legislative Workers of Denver and have asked for voluntary recognition, organizers say they already have the numbers.

Gov. Polis signed SB26-136 to force faster reporting of stolen livestock and public notice after ranchers pushed for quicker action to recover missing cattle.

Gov. Polis vetoed HB26‑1005, preserving Colorado’s Labor Peace Act and triggering sharp reactions from unions and business groups. The fight over the state’s second‑vote rule is set to continue.

Gov. Polis posted photos after lawmakers passed HB26‑1326 to reauthorize and reform Colorado’s Public Utilities Commission, calling it a win for oversight and lower costs.

Gov. Polis posted photos from a signing that extends Colorado’s Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit and pushes more loan funding to startups and Main Street businesses.

A new Denver directive routes many deputy misconduct cases in‑house, prompting sharp pushback from oversight officials.