In 2001, the coalition launched the Capitol Coverage Project, providing daily news and feature reports during the annual sessions of the Colorado General Assembly. Initial funding came from station contributions and support from the Bohemian Foundation, the Rose Community Foundation, and the Gay and Lesbian Fund for Colorado.
Initial participating stations: KGNU, KOTO, KVNF, KRFC, KRZA, KAFM, KBUT, KDNK, KAJX, KDUR.
In 2006, KRCC joined HCCRC, bringing in significant funds that allowed the coalition to hire a full-time reporter at the State Capitol.
Capitol Coverage Reporters:
- 2001-2004: Sam Fuqua
- 2005: David Wilson
- 2006: Daniel Costello
- 2006-2018: Bente Birkeland
- 2018-2022: Scott Franz
- 2022-present: Lucas Brady Woods (reporter): lucas.woods@kunc.org
- 2024-present: Chas Sisk (managing editor): chas.sisk@kunc.org
In late 2024, the Capitol News Alliance launched as a collaboration between KUNC News, Colorado Public Radio, Rocky Mountain PBS, and The Colorado Sun. Content is shared with RMCR stations for local distribution, along with other news organizations across the state. Funding for the Alliance is provided in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Capitol News Alliance reporting is distributed to Rocky Mountain Community Radio stations at no cost.
Stations can communicate directly with the Capitol reporter to request coverage of legislation and legislators impacting their listening areas. The RMCR managing editor maintains regular contact with the Capitol News Alliance team.
Contact information:
Lucas Brady Woods, Reporter: lucas.woods@kunc.org
Chas Sisk, Managing Editor: chas.sisk@kunc.org
Rocky Mountain Community Radio 