Ernest LuningU.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn filed a lawsuit in federal court late Wednesday asking a judge to overturn a Colorado law that could keep the Republican off the ballot in his bid for a seventh term in Congress.
Marianne GoodlandColorado Senate President Kevin Grantham of Canon City told reporters this morning he believes the latest investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against Sen. Randy Baumgardner "was done in a much more professional manner."
Mark HardenHere’s our recap of some of our best stories of the week from the Colorado Politics staff.
Dan NjegomirNo wonder Matt Moseley has survived and thrived in the political realm; he's accustomed to swimming with sharks. In his case, literally. The Denver-based communications and media consultant — a veteran of the Colorado Capitol as well as the campaign trail — is also a record-setting open-water swimmer who most recently crossed a stretch of the Caribbean without the benefit of a shark cage.
Joey BunchDENVER — As the Colorado Senate debated the fate of Sen. Randy Baumgardner over sexual harassment charges in a rare evening session, Sen. Lucia Guzman was thinking of sunrise on Good Friday, a time of atonement and healing.
Associated PressFRISCO — A Colorado SWAT team coordinator is believed to be the first transgender woman accepted to attend the FBI National Academy in its 83-year history.
Lance Benzel, The GazetteCOLORADO SPRINGS — Undercover agents infiltrated their ranks and police cruisers tailed them through the streets of downtown Colorado Springs. After a daylong trial, four members of a student-led protest group were convicted of obstructing traffic.
Well, that's put to rest. Core conservatives have been waiting on Attorney General Cynthia Coffman to explain her position on abortion, an issue that's been in question since she entered the race for governor in November. She answered that question on "Wake up! with Randy Corporon" on 710 KNUS on Saturday: She's pro-life.
Vince BzdekA billboard went up recently above the 16th Street Mall in Denver asking: "Are you better off than you were five years ago?"