Elections Division decision on Stephen Capra
‘The program’: Church’s cash ‘donations’ are an anomaly; requests to attend services were ignored
David Migoya
david.migoya@gazette.com
Updated 9 hours ago
Helping the homeless is at the center of many religious groups’ focus, with outreach coming in the form of soup kitchens, shelters and a variety of programs designed to lend a hand. The Seventh-day Adventist Church, a Protestant denomination with...
‘The program’: Using the homeless to reap Medicaid millions is not new
David Migoya
david.migoya@gazette.com
Updated 8 hours ago
Federal rules prohibit anyone from giving any Medicare or Medicaid beneficiary any remuneration — defined as anything more than $10 in value at a time or $50 in a year — that “is likely to influence the beneficiary’s selection of...
‘The program’ meant free housing and medication for the homeless — and millions in Medicaid dollars for their caretakers
David Migoya
david.migoya@gazette.com
Updated 9 hours ago
Barely 5-foot tall on her tip toes, Stephanie Swabacker is a pistol of a woman who’s seen a fair number of bumps in her 51 years. Tough times and ongoing medical problems have dropped her into a wheelchair attached to...
Democrats Bennet, Weiser square off in spirited Colorado gubernatorial primary debate
Ernest Luning
ernest.luning@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 9 hours ago
The two Democrats running for governor of Colorado agreed on nearly every policy-related topic but vehemently clashed over which of them is best equipped to lead the state through what one described as an “existential moment” in a televised debate...
WATCH: Bennet, Weiser face off in Colorado Politics, 9NEWS debate
9News
9news@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 12 hours ago
The Denver Gazette and Colorado Politics are hosting the debate in partnership with the University of Denver and 9NEWS. DENVER — Candidates vying to be the next governor of Colorado will face off in debates hosted by The Denver Gazette,...
Advocates tout new Colorado law targeting child exploitation
Nicholas Fogleman
nicholas.fogleman@denvergazette.com
Updated 13 hours ago
Douglas County officials and advocates celebrated the passage of a bipartisan bill Wednesday aimed at strengthening penalties for sexual crimes against children. House Minority Leader Jarvis Caldwell, a sponsor of Senate Bill 26-015, said the measure addresses gaps that previously...
Colorado will soon require age-bracket verification for online platforms
Marissa Ventrelli
marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 12 hours ago
Colorado will soon require apps and online services to verify users’ approximate age under a new law Gov. Jared Polis signed Thursday, creating a statewide framework that sponsors said would shield minors from inappropriate content while limiting how companies can...
Polis declares statewide drought emergency
Luige DelPuerto
luige.delpuerto@gazette.com
Updated 12 hours ago
Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday declared a statewide drought emergency, citing the record-low snowpack and prolonged warmer temperatures across Colorado. He also activated the next phase of the state’s drought response plan. Polis had placed Colorado under Phase 2 in...
The hidden story behind Lake Powell’s low water levels reveals a canyon coming back to life
Marianne Goodland
marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 15 hours ago
The Colorado River Basin is often described in terms of crisis — drought, climate change and failed water‑sharing talks. Yet beneath Lake Powell’s retreating shoreline, Glen Canyon is quietly experiencing one of the largest natural restorations in the river’s history....
Colorado voters to decide dozens of open state seats in June 30 primaries
Marissa Ventrelli
marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 16 hours ago
With 21 Senate seats and all 65 House seats on the ballot, Colorado voters can expect a crowded November election. Nearly two dozen lawmakers are stepping down — some to run for other offices, others to leave politics altogether —...