Purplish
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Purplish is CPR News' weekly podcast about state politics, state government, Colorado policy, and political identity. This season the show is hosted by public affairs reporters Bente Birkeland, Caitlyn Kim and Andrew Kenney. Each week ahead of (and even a bit after) the 2020 election, they'll break down the latest developments in the races and on the ground, look ahead to what's..
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2w ago
We break down the electoral courtroom drama playing out in Denver right now ..read more
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1M ago
The state collected more money from new tobacco and nicotine taxes than it expected, and now voters must decide what to do ..read more
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1M ago
Wondering what this Prop. HH measure you see on your ballot is all about? We explain what this proposal would mean for your finances, and the state's ..read more
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6M ago
Yes, politics may be shifting in this conservative bulwark, but that's only one part of the story ..read more
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7M ago
Here’s a math problem for you: how do you get hundreds of different bills to add up to one balanced budget? We take you inside the complex process of pricing out legislation and the sometimes controversial ways lawmakers decide what’s worth the money ..read more
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8M ago
Single-family homes have ruled Colorado development for a century, but Gov. Jared Polis and his allies believe the future needs to look very different ..read more
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8M ago
As Republican lawmakers adapt to their ‘super-minority’ in the House, they’re grappling with a big question: is it better to negotiate when they can, or dig in on delays ..read more
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9M ago
Sky-high utility bills and record corporate profits have many Coloradans — and lawmakers — asking if it’s time to rethink Xcel’s business model ..read more
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9M ago
Housing, recreation, government -- advocates for people with disabilities say there are a lot of ways Colorado could be doing more to make those things accessible to all ..read more
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9M ago
The policy has been banned in Colorado for four decades, but that could all change this year ..read more