In response to ethics complaints, accused Colorado lawmakers say they did not violate gift ban

By: Lindsey Toomer

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: January 10, 2026

Words: 661

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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The Colorado Opportunity Caucus said its bank statements offer “evidence for complete vindication” of allegations that Democratic state legislators broke the state’s law prohibiting elected officials from receiving gifts.

Colorado Common Cause, a pro-democracy organization, filed complaints with the Colorado Independent Ethics Commission against members of the caucus alleging they accepted payment from a pro-business dark money group, One Main Street, for luxury resort expenses at an October gathering with lobbyists in Vail. …

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