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Colorado Public Radio reports that Democratic gubernatorial candidate Phil Weiser is concluding eight years as Colorado attorney general after work involving consumer fraud, opioid manufacturers and a settlement with Meta. In the candidate guide, Weiser said affordability, including housing and health care, would be a leading priority if elected governor. He also discussed state budget pressures, Medicaid efficiency and reducing repeat incarceration, and described his approach to disputes with the federal government.
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Weiser said making Colorado more affordable for workers and young people would be at the top of his agenda, while also calling for changes to make state government more innovative and efficient.
Reporting: Bente Birkeland · Colorado Public Radio · 09-25-2026
