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Interest in reforming Colorado’s system to recall elected officials is building — on both sides of the aisle
Republican state Sen. Jack Tate and Democratic state Rep. Tom Sullivan, both of Centennial and former political rivals, are leading the push for change
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As Colorado prepares to ask voters to OK sports betting, a regional divide on the issue has surfaced across the U.S.
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A breakdown of the 8 issues Colorado lawmakers will study before the 2020 legislative session
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Colorado’s 2019 legislative session was a doozy, from Democrats’ growing pains to a blabbermouth GOP strategy
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Republicans, anti-gun control group sue to toss Colorado’s red flag gun law citing broken legislative procedure
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At 100-day mark, Gov. Jared Polis evaluates his campaign promises and toughest moments
Early missteps initially impeded the Democratic governor's ambitious legislative agenda, but now much of it appears poised to pass
The red flag gun bill is now law in Colorado. But that doesn’t mean all the questions around it are answered.
Gov. Jared Polis signed House Bill 1177 into law on Friday, saying: "Many other states have passed similar laws. They've often seen it used in a targeted way."
We asked our readers for questions about the Colorado legislature. Here are the answers.
You wanted to know about how citizens can bring bills in the Colorado Capitol, what happens to legislation when it is ruled unconstitutional and more
Republicans are celebrating, but the extra $106 million for transportation in Colorado’s budget is far from a done deal
The budget now heads to the House, where the transportation funds will be stripped. Democrats in that chamber and Gov. Jared Polis aren’t commenting about the money’s future
Chaos and conflict brewing at the Colorado Capitol as Democrats push a big agenda and the GOP resists
A series of major policy shifts is generating tension, with one leading Republican state senator promoting secession
The “red flag” gun bill is expected to pass in Colorado. But there are important things to watch along the way.
House Bill 1177 isn’t expected to have much -- if any -- Republican support at the Colorado Capitol. Some Democrats may also vote against the measure.
Colorado’s “red flag” gun bill makes its debut. Here’s how it compares to other states.
Also known as an “extreme risk protection order” bill, the legislation is expected to draw significant opposition from Republicans. More than a dozen states have already passed similar laws.
The top 10 issues to watch in Colorado’s 2019 legislative session
Colorado lawmakers will focus on everything from oil and gas and health care to education and immigration when the 2019 term begins Friday
A “red flag” bill will return in the Democrat-controlled Colorado legislature. But what about other gun-control laws?
The last time Colorado Democrats controlled the Capitol they faced major blowback -- and lost their hold -- following the passage of 2013 gun laws
