Caitlyn Kim

Washington, D.C.

Public Affairs Reporter at Colorado Public Radio

@CPRNews DC-based Reporter. Spent some time editing with @NPR's Washington Desk. Former @NPRWeekend, WNYC, WNPR, KQED, & WAMC. Always public radio.

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Republican Greg Lopez is running for a third time to be Colorado’s governor

5 days ago | durangoherald.com | Caitlyn Kim

Earlier this year, Lopez finished a short term-stint as a member of Congress Republican Greg Lopez is hoping the third time’s the charm. He’s joining an increasingly crowded field of candidates and launching another bid for governor. “It feels like we’re losing the Colorado we love, but we don’t have to accept this,” Lopez said in a video-taped announcement Monday morning. He highlighted affordability issues, public safety and government regulations. “The future of Colorado is on the line.
Former US Rep. Greg Lopez is running for governor

6 days ago | ksjd.org | Caitlyn Kim

Republican Greg Lopez is hoping the third time’s the charm. He’s joining an increasingly crowded field of candidates and launching another bid for governor. “It feels like we’re losing the Colorado we love, but we don’t have to accept this,” Lopez said in a video-taped announcement Monday morning. He highlighted affordability issues, public safety and government regulations. “The future of Colorado is on the line. We can’t afford to sit back.”His message also stressed political unity.
State Sen. Jeff Bridges announces bid for Colorado Treasurer

1 week ago | ksjd.org | Caitlyn Kim

State Sen. Jeff Bridges is joining the growing field of Democrats running for state Treasurer. Bridges is chair of the state legislature’s powerful Joint Budget Committee, which prepares the state budget.
Republican Greg Lopez is running for a third straight time to be Colorado's governor

1 week ago | coloradosun.com | Caitlyn Kim

Republican Greg Lopez is hoping the third time’s the charm. He’s joining an increasingly crowded field of candidates and launching another bid for governor. This story was produced as part of the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. It first appeared at cpr.org. “It feels like we’re losing the Colorado we love, but we don’t have to accept this,” Lopez said in a video-taped announcement Monday morning. He highlighted affordability issues, public safety and government regulations.
Sen. Michael Bennet is officially running for governor

1 week ago | the-journal.com | Caitlyn Kim

Democratic U.S. Senator Michael Bennet greets supporters as he announces his candidacy for Colorado Governor at a press conference in Denver’s City Park on Friday. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News) Colorado’s senior senator, Michael Bennet, is seeking a new job. Under a beautiful blue sky at City Park in Denver, Bennet officially kicked off his campaign for governor. He was there with his wife, Susan, and one of their three daughters, as well as a who’s-who of political supporters.
In telephone town hall, Rep. Lauren Boebert defends Trump administration on Musk, immigration, workforce cuts

3 weeks ago | aspenpublicradio.org | Caitlyn Kim

Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert held a telephone town hall Wednesday night, the latest Colorado Republican to choose this method to talk with constituents as several Democrats have held in person town halls.
‘Excuse after excuse’ - Colorado lawmakers blast Signal app chat group

4 weeks ago | durangoherald.com | Caitlyn Kim

So far, only Democrats are calling for resignations Colorado lawmakers have a lot of criticism for the members of President Trump’s National Security team who used a Signal group chat to share sensitive material on military strikes in Yemen. “I think the consequences should be that these guys lose their jobs,” Sen. Michael Bennet told CPR’s Colorado Matters.
‘Excuse after excuse’ - Colorado lawmakers blast Signal app chat group

4 weeks ago | the-journal.com | Caitlyn Kim

Wednesday, Mar 26, 2025 5:19 PM Updated Wednesday, Mar.
Denver mayor faces talk of arrest and criminal investigation in heated DC hearing

1 month ago | denverite.com | Kyle Harris |Andrew Kenney |Caitlyn Kim |Megan Verlee

Several Republican members of Congress called for criminal investigations — or even the arrest — of Mayor Mike Johnston and other city officials at an hours-long hearing before the powerful House Oversight committee in Washington on Wednesday. “We’ve had enough. America's fed up with this betrayal of oaths, and one of you said you're willing to go to jail. We might give you that opportunity,” said Rep.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston testifies over 'sanctuary' cities in Congress

1 month ago | denverite.com | Kyle Harris |Caitlyn Kim

7:48 a.m. — And yes, he's wearing the sheepskin jacket7:46 a.m. — The mayor is in the building Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has arrived at the Capitol for the Oversight hearing on sanctuary city policies. He told CPR News he's feeling good. But that's before the expected grilling begins. GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert is expected to be one of the first questioners on the Republican side and she has been incredibly critical of sanctuary city policies. Johnston did not address a waiting throng of reporters.