Albus Brooks defeats campaign finance complaint, in part because Denver rules allow government spending in elections

Denver Elections confirmed to Denverite that it would move to close the gap.

How much marijuana money should go to housing in Denver?

Councilwoman Kendra Black wants Denver to use much more of its marijuana money to get housing built, and she's not alone.

Albus Brooks reports successful surgery to remove tumor

Council President Albus Brooks will undergo surgery for cancer recurrence

Denver City Council President Albus Brooks will soon undergo surgery to treat chondrosarcoma, a rare form of cancer.

I-70 opponent Tony Pigford enters Denver City Council election

Tony Pigford, an educator who has been closely involved in the Interstate 70 and Olympics opposition, will run for an at-large seat on the Denver City Council.

Denver ready to spend $200,000 on legal defense for immigrants, including DACA

Known as the Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund, it's meant to support people who are facing deportation or who need other legal help.

Denver council doesn’t plan to investigate Mayor Hancock’s texts

The council is the only body of city government with the power to punish or investigate Hancock in this case.

Denver mayor considers “surge” of housing money as polls show voter interest

Denver considers adding more money for affordable housing — but no promises

Housing advocates and some members of Denver City Council have pushed for months for the city to dedicate more money for affordable housing.

After Stapleton drilling proposal surprise, Denver looks for fixes

It started on Jan. 16 as social-media posts warned residents that oil drillers could be interested in their neighborhood.

Denver ethics board won’t budge: City leaders shouldn’t take valuable gifts from employees

"He was decked out in, I think it was a hat and a scarf and socks, and what must have been a pretty expensive Spyder jacket," all gifts from Denver International Airport.

Denver City Council has a lot on its wish list for next year

It's a rare occasion where the full elected body spends hours talking about what's really important to them, and how they want the city to spend billions.

Denver council pools money for eviction defense fund, saying city hasn’t done enough

Children’s health insurance in Colorado will be funded at least through February

Colorado's Joint Budget Committee approved emergency spending, as did Congress, but a long-term solution is still needed.

Why Mike Coffman voted for a tax bill that’s projected to increase the deficit by $1.4 trillion

The Aurora Republican was not just comfortable but proud to vote for a tax bill that the Congressional Budget Office said would increase the federal deficit by $1.4 trillion over 10 years.

Hickenlooper asks legislators for emergency funding to keep CHIP going

Gov. John Hickenlooper said $9.6 million would serve as a "one-time only bandaid" to keep the vital program going until February.

Melecio Andazola Morales, Denver area father of Yale student, deported without warning

Melecio Andazola Morales was detained at a meeting that he thought was the final step in getting legal status. He has been removed from the United States.

Denver council delays consideration of massive flood-control project

Democrat Doug Jones should caucus with the Republicans, Cory Gardner says after upset win

One of U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner's jobs is to make sure the Republicans hold onto their Senate majority, which just shrunk to one vote.

Mike Coffman asks FCC to delay net neutrality vote, becomes the first Republican to do so

Net neutrality is the idea that internet service providers should treat all content, websites and applications the same, and it's under threat.