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Weiser sues to stop ICE detention center in Hudson
ImmigrationColorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop an ICE detention center in Hudson.
The Ballot Colorado Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
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Colorado sues to block new ICE detention center in Hudson
ImmigrationColorado has taken legal action seeking to stop a new ICE detention center from opening in Hudson.
The Ballot Colorado DeskOct 1, 2026
News · CO
Colorado sues over ICE site as midterm monitoring looms
Public safetyColorado’s lawsuit over a Hudson ICE facility joins questions about midterm poll monitors and a criminal case involving a former sheriff’s deputy.
The Ballot Colorado Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
News · CO
Colorado sues to block new ICE detention center in Hudson
ImmigrationThe state is seeking to stop a new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Hudson through legal action.
The Ballot Colorado DeskSep 30, 2026
News · CO
Weiser sues to stop planned ICE center in Hudson
ImmigrationColorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is asking a court to halt a planned ICE detention center in Hudson.
The Ballot Colorado Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
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Colorado announces first medical debt law enforcement
Public safetyThe attorney general announced Colorado’s first enforcement action under the state law governing medical debt collection.
The Ballot Colorado DeskSep 29, 2026
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Evans’ Medicaid Vote Conflicts With His Denial
Health careEvans said he did not vote to cut Medicaid, but Nutter points to his legislative vote as evidence that the denial is false.
The Ballot Colorado Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
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Colorado’s 2026 election: Key races and voting history
Elections and votingColorado voters will elect a governor, a U.S. senator, eight U.S. House members and other statewide officials on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Colorado Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
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Colorado ballot measure campaigns raise more than $20 million
Elections and votingRoughly three dozen groups are funding campaigns over 14 statewide measures ahead of Colorado’s Nov. 3 election.
The Ballot Colorado News DeskSep 28, 2026
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Colorado governor voter guide: what voters should verify
Foreign policyColorado voters comparing choices for governor should confirm the ballot lineup and rely on documented candidate statements.
The Ballot Colorado DeskSep 28, 2026
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Colorado amendment would add ID number to mail ballots
Elections and votingThe proposal would require an identification number on Colorado mail ballots if voters approve the amendment.
The Ballot Colorado Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
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How Amendment 87 would change Colorado income taxes
Economy and jobsThe November measure would lower rates on initial income, add higher rates above and reserve new revenue for public services.
The Ballot Colorado DeskSep 22, 2026
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Colorado Governor’s Cup wine winners to be announced soon
Elections and votingThe Colorado Governor’s Cup winners remain pending, with an announcement expected soon.
The Ballot Colorado News DeskSep 20, 2026
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Records show Denver attorney pressed for former firm
Health careMiko Brown promoted Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell for airport legal work before insurer AIG agreed to hire the firm.
The Ballot Colorado DeskSep 18, 2026
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Bennet votes no on 2026 Farm Bill, calls it unfit
Foreign policyColorado Sen. Bennet opposed the 2026 Farm Bill and said the measure did not meet farmers’ needs.
The Ballot Colorado DeskSep 17, 2026
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Denver Broncos join Colorado school attendance effort
EducationThe team is participating in a Colorado initiative focused on reducing repeated student absences.
The Ballot Colorado Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
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Supreme Court blocks mail ballot rules for 2026 election
Elections and votingColorado can continue sending mail ballots to active registered voters under state law during the 2026 midterm election.
The Ballot Colorado DeskSep 16, 2026
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Colorado mail voting unchanged after Supreme Court ruling
Elections and votingThe U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on a Trump order does not change Colorado’s existing mail-voting system.
The Ballot Colorado News DeskSep 15, 2026
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Colorado Eagles arena project advances after zoning ruling
HousingA ruling that zoning restrictions were unconstitutional allows the Colorado Eagles arena project to move forward.
The Ballot Colorado DeskSep 15, 2026
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Denver Post opposes proposed DPS property tax increase
Economy and jobsThe newspaper’s editorial board opposes the DPS proposal, though its headline does not explain the fiscal or policy reasons.
The Ballot Colorado News DeskSep 13, 2026