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Amendment 81 would require DHS notification in certain criminal cases
Colorado voters will consider a constitutional amendment requiring law enforcement to notify DHS in specified cases when lawful immigration status cannot be determined.
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Colorado Proposition 135 Would Restrict Certain Surgeries for Minors
Colorado Public Radio explains Proposition 135, a ballot measure that would restrict certain surgeries for minors and limit related public and private coverage.
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Third-party candidates seek Colorado secretary of state office
Colorado Public Radio profiled three third-party candidates for secretary of state and their stated priorities ahead of the 2026 election.
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Amendment 86 Would Add Rules for Mid-Decade Congressional Maps
Colorado voters will consider Amendment 86, a proposed constitutional change that would add requirements for modifying congressional district maps between regular redistricting cycles.
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Poll finds environmental policy support across Colorado’s 8th District
A University of Maryland poll found majorities of Democratic- and Republican-leaning voters in Colorado’s 8th District support several environmental policy measures.
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Colorado PUC considers rules for public safety power shutoffs
Colorado regulators are considering rules for utility communication and coordination during public safety power shutoffs, including proposed customer updates every four hours.
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Colorado approves average premium increases for individual and small-group insurance markets
Colorado approved average 2027 premium increases of 10% for individual plans and 14% for small-group plans, according to the state insurance division.
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Colorado governor’s race includes seven candidates
Colorado voters will choose a new governor in November, with seven candidates on the ballot and affordability among the issues highlighted in the race.
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Colorado Public Radio voter guide outlines 2026 midterm races and ballot measures
Colorado Public Radio’s 2026 voter guide lists statewide and congressional races, ballot measures and voting resources ahead of Colorado’s Nov. 3 midterm election.
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Colorado transmission project awarded $250 million in federal funding
Colorado will receive $250 million from the U.S. Department of Energy for a transmission connection linking the state to Texas through the Colorado Power Pathway network.
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Colorado and Xcel slated for $250 million grid award
Federal officials plan to award Colorado and Xcel Energy $250 million for transmission upgrades, though the funding will take months to finalize, Colorado Public Radio reports.
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Brighton data center proposal prompts call for application pause
Denver7 reports that a proposed eight-building data center campus in northeast Brighton has led to a proposed 90-day pause on new data center applications.
Colorado News Roundup
Local and statewide stories that matter to Weld County, with concise summaries, a quick “What to know” takeaway, and links to the original reporting.