@RobTann

Statehouse and politics reporter for @denverpost. Reach me at [email protected].

 Denver, CO
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ICYMI or ICYWABFE (in case you want a break from elections): I dug into Mayor Johnston's pitch to bring Childcare for All to Denver. The story covers the challenges Denver parents face, how the city could pay for a new system and what stands in its way. denverpost.com/2026/10/04/de…

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston wants to bring ‘childcare for all’ to the city. How will he pull it off...

“There’s no planet on which Denver could do this with existing resources,” said Olivia Allen, the co-founder of the Children’s Funding Project, on Mayor Mike Johnston’s “childcare for all” goal.

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Barbed comments, and sharper rejoinders, dominate debate in Colorado’s 8th District denverpost.com/2026/10/07/de…

Barbed comments, and sharper rejoinders, dominate debate in Colorado’s 8th District

The candidates vying to represent Colorado’s 8th Congressional District clashed on stage Wednesday night, with U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans calling his opponent the “most radical candidate” while former...

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“We want to build a coalition that will endure,” Rep. Jason Crow says. “We want to reintroduce ourselves to rural America and working-class America and earn their support for the next generation.” denverpost.com/2026/10/04/ja…

Jason Crow’s rising star has him leading Democrats’ efforts to flip House: ‘Our nation is up...

“We want to build a coalition that will endure,” Rep. Jason Crow says. “We want to reintroduce ourselves to rural America and working-class America and earn their support for the next generation.”

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Colorado’s Amendment 87 on the November ballot asks voters to make the biggest change to state income taxes in 40 years by shifting to a graduated tax and raising tax rates on the highest earners. denverpost.com/2026/10/03/co…

Amendment 87 asks voters to remake tax code, raise tax rates on the very highest-earning Coloradans

Colorado’s Amendment 87 on the November ballot asks voters to make the biggest change to state income taxes in 40 years by shifting to a graduated tax and raising tax rates on the highest earners.

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Victor Marx has narrowly won the Republican primary for Colorado governor, with the race called 9 days after voting ended. His margin of victory against state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer: less than half a percentage point. summitdaily.com/news/victor-…

Victor Marx narrowly wins Republican primary for Colorado governor

Victor Marx, the leader of a faith-based nonprofit whose unconventional campaign and hotly contested claims about his life have grabbed national attention, will be the Republican nominee for Colorado...

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Pictures from a town who’s entire economy relies on a national park #estespark #nationalparks
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NEW: Some Republicans refuse to approve 2024 election results on opening day of Colorado’s legislative session coloradosun.com/2025/01/08/c…

On opening day of Colorado’s legislative session, some Republicans refuse to approve 2024 election...

Reps. Ken DeGraaf and Scott Bottoms, both of Colorado Springs, led the push to question election results, echoing the Republican election denial movement that began in 2020

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Donald Trump has pledged mass deportations and other hardline immigration plans in his 2nd term. But Colorado law limits federal officials' reach. @andrea_teres and I look at what state protections exist and how lawyers and advocates are preparing. summitdaily.com/news/trump-d…

Amid Trump’s deportation threat, here’s how Colorado immigration lawyers and advocates are working...

President-elect Donald Trump‘s return to power could usher in one of the most consequential eras for immigrant communities in decades.  His pledge to carry out the “largest deportation in the history...

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Two days after Election Day, the race for Senate District 5 has finally been called for Republican Marc Catlin, formally ending Democrats' chance at gaining supermajorities in both chambers. #copolitics #coleg aspentimes.com/news/after-lo…

After loss on Western Slope, Colorado Democrats’ chance of supermajorities slips away

Colorado Democrats won’t gain highly-coveted supermajorities in the state legislature after a Republican won in a closely-watched, toss-up race on the Western Slope.

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Ballot measure banning mountain lion, bobcat hunting in Colorado, fails summitdaily.com/news/colorad…

Ballot measure banning mountain lion, bobcat hunting in Colorado, fails

The hunting of mountain lions and bobcats will remain legal in Colorado after voters rejected a proposition that would have banned the practice.  While election results are still unofficial, the...

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Some non election news from @GovofCO this morning at Union Station. A round trip train ride from Denver to Winter Park will now cost $38-78. That’s down from $58-$118 before. It’s also half off for kids 12 & under now. #copolitics #coleg
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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area announces opening date ift.tt/Dh1g4IJ

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area announces opening date

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area will open for the 2024-25 season on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 8:30 a.m. On opening day, visitors can enjoy skiing and riding on High Noon via the Black Mountain Express lift....

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From @RobTann: In the race between House Speaker Julie McCluskie & *other* Dave Williams, housing is taking center stage. They have opposing views to an extent, but neither has laid out a plan for sweeping changes in the district. #copolitics #coleg summitdaily.com/news/in-race…

In race to represent some of Colorado’s highest cost-of-living communities, House District 13...

In High Country communities that represent the epicenter of Colorado’s affordability crisis, few issues are as salient for voters as the cost of housing.  In the race to represent House District 13 —...

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BREAKING: Wolf dies after Colorado Parks and Wildlife completes capture of Copper Creek pack via @apl77977 summitdaily.com/news/wolf-di…

Wolf dies after Colorado Parks and Wildlife completes capture of pack tied to livestock killings

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has completed the operation to capture all six wolves from the Copper Creek Pack. Following the wolves’ capture, the pack’s adult male died. State officials are holding...

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ICYMI: Months into new regulations from Summit County, short-term rental owners say they may need to sell their properties Great story from @RobTann #copolitics #coleg summitdaily.com/news/short-t….

Months into new regulations, short-term rental owners say they may need to sell their properties in...

Already this season in Summit County, owners say they've seen a loss in revenue at a time when home costs are on the rise.

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Been a minute since someone found my old articles and subsequently spams my inbox. Journalism: it’s a hard job with crazy pressure and unfair pay. but at least everybody hates you 😀
A screenshot showing an inbox filled with false and misleading articles about transgender and Muslim women.

ALT A screenshot showing an inbox filled with false and misleading articles about transgender and Muslim women.

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Here’s what Summit County voters should know about the 2023 election ift.tt/E5L2oNT
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⛰️It's my first day covering state politics for Colorado's Western Slope for Swift Communications! Hit me with your tips, #copolitics Who do I need to meet? What email blasts should I sign up for? What issues do I need to research? DMs are open and new email is in my bio.
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“Rocky Living” is an important four-part series about the crisis of housing insecurity for Spanish-speaking residents of Colorado’s mountain towns, from my former colleague @RobTann for the @SummitDailyNews. Highly recommended. Congratulations, Rob! summitdaily.com/in-depth/roc…
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Monica Vasquez identified the victim as 18-year-old Charlie Foster, who she said was her nephew. Police have not confirmed the identity of the victim. Vasquez said Foster graduated from Summit County High School in the spring.
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