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Three Colorado electrical co-ops get new funding to go renewable
The money is part of a new program under the Inflation Reduction Act.
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By Caitlyn Kim
![Colorado Democratic U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen](https://www.cpr.org/cdn-cgi/image/width=3840,quality=75,format=auto/https://wp-cpr.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/240702-brittany-pettersen-hv-002.jpg)
Colorado Rep. Pettersen wants more states to cover substance use disorder treatment under Medicaid
Her new bill is drawn from her experiences as a Colorado lawmaker, and her mother’s struggles with addiction.
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By Caitlyn Kim
![Colorado Governor Jared Polis announces a $12.5 million federal EPA grant to help reduce methane pollution.](https://www.cpr.org/cdn-cgi/image/width=3840,quality=75,format=auto/https://wp-cpr.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/08/240823-polis-hickenlooper-caraveo-methane-grant-hv-1-1.jpg)
Rep. Caraveo speaking out about her struggles with depression
The first term congresswoman sought inpatient care for her condition earlier this year.
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By Caitlyn Kim
![Colorado Gov. Jared Polis walking on stage at the Democratic National Convention, waving to the crowd.](https://www.cpr.org/cdn-cgi/image/width=3840,quality=75,format=auto/https://wp-cpr.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/08/Polis-at-DNC.jpg)
These Colorado Democrats got a chance to help VP Harris from the DNC stage while boosting their national credentials
Gov. Jared Polis and two of the state’s members of congress snagged brief prime-time speaking slots.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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From kitchen table issues to a hopeful future, Colorado’s DNC delegates share what they want to hear from their nominee
Vice President Kamala Harris faces a key test Thursday night as she introduces herself to voters from her biggest stage yet.
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By Caitlyn Kim
![A crowd of delegates, including Attorney General Phil Weiser, Senator Michael Bennet and Reps Diana DeGette and Jason Crow sit in the audience at the Democratic National Convention.](https://www.cpr.org/cdn-cgi/image/width=3840,quality=75,format=auto/https://wp-cpr.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/08/DNC4.jpg)
In Chicago, Colorado’s DNC delegates mix policy lessons with party celebrations
While some delegates find the switch from Biden to Harris bittersweet, others relish the possibility of making history.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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More price cuts on prescription drug costs are coming for Medicare
The new drug prices are expected to save seniors $1.5 billion in out-of-pocket costs and save American taxpayers $6 billion.
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By Caitlyn Kim
![A man wearing a t-shirt, baseball hat and reflective sunglasses stands in a hip-height field of wheat.](https://www.cpr.org/cdn-cgi/image/width=3840,quality=75,format=auto/https://wp-cpr.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/08/20240813-FARM-BILL-CONGRESS-ARNUSCH.jpg)
‘We’re in a crisis’: Coloradan farmers urge Congress to pass farm bill
An update to U.S. food and agricultural policies is a year overdue, with no resolution in sight.
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By Caitlyn Kim
![A nighttime scene of the Milky Way galaxy](https://www.cpr.org/cdn-cgi/image/width=3840,quality=75,format=auto/https://wp-cpr.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/05/Dark-Sky-at-Sand-dunes.jpg)
Space debris is a danger to satellites and astronauts. Colorado’s members of Congress want to do something about it
They’re leading an effort to develop technologies to clean up the ever growing debris field around earth.
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By Caitlyn Kim
![Kamala Harris, John Hickenlooper](https://www.cpr.org/cdn-cgi/image/width=3840,quality=75,format=auto/https://wp-cpr.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/08/APhickenlooperharris.jpg)
Colorado Democratic delegates begin voting for presidential nominee
Sen. John Hickenlooper cast his ballot cast his vote on the first day of the virtual roll call, as the party settles on a new presumptive nominee.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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Children’s social media safety bills pass Senate with Colorado support
Both of Colorado’s Senators voted in favor of the package, which imposes a historic ‘duty of care’ standard on online platforms.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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Rep. Jason Crow will help investigate Trump assassination attempt on congressional task force
The Colorado Congressman has developed into a go-to for national security issues.
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If Colorado GOP Chair Dave Williams is ousted, here’s what some Republicans say they’ll do
It’s unclear if Williams, let alone the rest of the current GOP leadership team, will be removed Saturday.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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US House gets an early start to the August recess, Colorado members disappointed
The House won’t be back in session, except for some minutes-long pro forma sessions, until Sept. 9, a week after Labor Day.
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With Biden out of the presidential race, Colorado Democratic delegates talk about who might replace him
After President Joe Biden announced he would leave the presidential race and endorsed Kamala Harris, Colorado delegates discussed next steps.
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Colorado lawmakers praise Biden. Polis endorses Harris as Democrats rally around the VP
President Joe Biden announced Sunday in a letter posted to X that he would not seek a second term.
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