Brandon Richard

1 day ago | denver7.com | Brandon Richard

DENVER — Colorado Governor Jared Polis is under increasing pressure from labor advocates and business groups as he weighs whether to sign or veto a contentious labor bill that could reshape the state’s unionization laws. Senate Bill 25-005, also known as the Worker Protection Act, aims to make it easier for employees to form labor unions by eliminating Colorado’s unique requirement for a second election. Supporters say the bill would empower workers and create a more level playing field.

2 days ago | koaa.com | Brandon Richard

DENVER — Congress will begin considering a new plan this week that would significantly change Medicaid, a program that more than a million Coloradans depend on for healthcare coverage. Because the bill in Congress was just released on Sunday night, it’s still too early for state leaders to say how exactly Colorado would be impacted by the proposed Medicaid changes. However, nonpartisan analysts say it would result in some people losing their coverage.

2 days ago | denver7.com | Brandon Richard

DENVER — Congress will begin considering a new plan this week that would significantly change Medicaid, a program that more than a million Coloradans depend on for healthcare coverage. Because the bill in Congress was just released on Sunday night, it’s still too early for state leaders to say how exactly Colorado would be impacted by the proposed Medicaid changes. However, nonpartisan analysts say it would result in some people losing their coverage.

6 days ago | koaa.com | Brandon Richard

DENVER — Fresh off the 2025 legislative session, Colorado leaders in both parties looked back at their achievements over the last four months. Democratic leaders in the General Assembly joined Governor Jared Polis in Denver’s Sun Valley neighborhood on Thursday, where he signed Senate Bill 25-002 to reduce regulatory barriers for modular housing. "This bill will help lean into innovation as one of the ways we can build more housing quicker,” said Polis.

6 days ago | denver7.com | Brandon Richard

DENVER — Fresh off the 2025 legislative session, Colorado leaders in both parties looked back at their achievements over the last four months. Democratic leaders in the General Assembly joined Governor Jared Polis in Denver’s Sun Valley neighborhood on Thursday, where he signed Senate Bill 25-002 to reduce regulatory barriers for modular housing. "This bill will help lean into innovation as one of the ways we can build more housing quicker,” said Polis.