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 Camera4d agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentHR 7730S 4395congressional vote recap
Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm electionsThe bipartisan bill, sponsored by Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio and Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, aims to prevent China’s auto industry from gaining a foothold in the U.S. market.Boulder Daily Camera5d agoWhole story →EconomySecurityBernie MorenoElissa Slotkinchinese car ban bill stalled
No criminal wrongdoing in Fed building renovation but it was mismanagedThe Federal Reserve’s internal watchdog said Wednesday that the agency has broadly mismanaged an expansive building renovation project but did not find any criminal violations, as alleged by Trump administration prosecutors.Boulder Daily Camera6d agoWhole story →JusticeEconomyfed building renovation probe
Colorado sues Trump administration to block new ICE detention centerColorado Attorney General Phil Weiser filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, challenging a new detention center in Hudson.Boulder Daily Camera6d agoWhole story →EconomyJustice
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 Camera7d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyfiscal year budget deadline
Congress votes to end production of the penny after 234 yearsLegislation passed by the Senate and headed to President Donald Trump’s desk will formally end the production of pennies after 234 years.Boulder Daily Camera7d agoWhole story →EconomyHR 10167penny production halt
