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Colorado U.S. Senate candidates outline positions on major issues
The Colorado Sun compares John Hickenlooper’s and Mark Baisley’s positions on taxes, health care, immigration, energy, foreign policy and artificial intelligence.
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Weiser outlines phased Colorado Blueprint in governor bid
Phil Weiser described his Colorado Blueprint as a long-term governing plan, discussing potential pilots, funding questions and priorities amid state budget challenges.
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Greeley council to consider downtown alley vacation for Justice Center
Greeley City Council is scheduled to consider vacating a 20-foot downtown alley to support construction of the new Weld County Justice Center.
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House District 19 candidates outline priorities in rematch
Incumbent Rep. Dan Woog and challenger Jillaire McMillan answered questions on state spending, energy, housing, data centers and fees in the House District 19 race.
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House District 50 race features Ryan Gonzalez and Tommy Butler
Incumbent Republican Ryan Gonzalez and Democrat Tommy Butler are seeking to represent Weld County’s House District 50 in the November election.
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Colorado voters to decide Proposition 135 on surgeries for minors
Colorado voters will decide Proposition 135, a ballot measure that would restrict certain surgeries for minors and bar public funding for gender-affirming procedures.
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Senate vote stalls data center ratepayer bill
The Senate did not advance a bill addressing utility costs tied to new data centers, with Colorado’s senators voting against the procedural motion.
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Colorado Medicaid and SNAP changes take effect Oct. 1
New federal Medicaid and SNAP provisions take effect Oct. 1, affecting eligibility rules, SNAP administrative funding and Medicaid provider-tax limits in Colorado.
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Farm Bill Extension Expires as Colorado Producers Await Agreement
CBS News reports that Farm Bill negotiations remain unresolved as a Weld County farmer describes drought, higher costs and uncertainty about federal farm-program support.
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Colorado ballot measure would create income-tax brackets
Amendment 87 would create income-tax brackets in Colorado, with state analysts estimating lower taxes below $550,000 and higher taxes above that level.
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Senate leaves ratepayer bill unresolved before election recess
The Senate did not advance a House-passed data center ratepayer bill, while bipartisan committee leaders released permitting reform legislation for possible consideration after the election.
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October Count Guides Colorado School Funding
Colorado public school attendance on the first school day of October helps determine district funding, under a formula that begins changing in the 2026-27 school year.
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.