Colorado Republicans are urging the U.S. Department of Justice to intervene after Gov. Jared Polis signed a sweeping new gun control law that places strict limitations on the purchase of semi-automatic rifles. The law, Senate Bill 25-003, is drawing fire from state lawmakers and pro-gun organizations who say it unconstitutionally burdens law-abiding citizens and violates Second Amendment protections.
The Sundance Film Festival, one of the world’s most prominent independent film events, is relocating from Utah to Colorado in 2027, after securing $34 million in refundable tax credits over the next decade. The move is part of a broader state effort to attract high-profile cultural events using targeted economic incentives.
Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) has launched his campaign for Colorado governor in the 2026 race, joining an increasingly crowded Democratic field. His announcement included sharp attacks on former President Donald Trump and emphasized Colorado's rising cost of living and struggling public services.
Colorado health officials confirmed a second case of measles in the state, raising alarm amid a growing national outbreak. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) announced Monday that an unvaccinated infant in Denver County likely contracted the virus during recent travel to Mexico.
Colorado Democrats are advancing legislation that mandates health insurance coverage for gender transition procedures, potentially strips parental rights from those opposing such transitions, and expands taxpayer-funded abortion services.
Colorado has ranked seventh in the nation for energy efficiency, marking the first time the state has appeared in the top 10, according to the 2025 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. The ranking evaluates states on policies and programs aimed at reducing energy costs and cutting climate pollution through energy efficiency measures.
