Mayor Mike Johnston wants universal childcare in Denver. How will he pay for it?Denver Mayor Mike Johnston wants to bring childcare for all to the city if he wins reelection. But the city will face financial, political and industry challenges to creating a program, experts say.Boulder Daily Camera2d agoWhole story →EducationMike Johnstondenver childcare proposal
How They Voted: Colorado congressional votes for Sept. 25-Oct. 1, 2026Here's a look at how Colorado members of Congress voted over the previous week.Boulder Daily Camera3d agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentHR 7730S 4395congressional vote recap
Households will pay more for energy due to federal policy: think tankHouseholds in the contiguous United States will pay thousands of dollars more for energy through 2040 because of federal policy changes.Boulder Daily Camera4d agoWhole story →Planetenergy policy changes
Federal judge rules against group in case over fencing off public landA federal judge ruled that the little-known Free Land Holder Committee in Montezuma County has no legal claim to a swath of the San Juan National Forest. He barred it from building another fence.Boulder Daily Camera4d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetpublic land access dispute
The most vulnerable senators of 2026, about a month out from Election DayStrong recruits, and a favorable political environment, have changed the Senate battleground in recent weeks.Boulder Daily Camera5d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetmidterm elections
Senate reaches deal on bill to speed approvals of new energy projectsSenators from both parties are saying they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy.Boulder Daily Camera5d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetenergy permitting bill deal
Watchdog says Trump can’t cancel more than $800M in spending approved by CongressThe GAO says the maneuver known as a “pocket rescission” is illegal.Boulder Daily Camera6d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyfiscal year budget deadline
Ranch owner seeks legislation for federal public land swap in ColoradoOut of Bounds Ranch owner's land exchange proposal in Congress would privatize public land in Colorado's Roaring Fork Valley and has rankled locals as he seeks help from U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd.Boulder Daily Camera7d agoWhole story →PlanetFoodJeff Hurdcolorado land swap proposal
