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The 2020 battle to control Colorado’s state Senate is shaping up to be a big money election
Four super PACs tied to Democrats and Republicans in the state legislature and 2020 ballot committees reported millions in donations in the latest reports
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Chris Hansen chosen to fill seat of Colorado Sen. Lois Court, who resigned because of illness
By Jesse Paul Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado’s 2020 legislative session begins this week. Here’s a rundown of 10 issues to watch.
By Jesse Paul Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
Do you have a good idea for a new state law? Here’s how to get it drafted by Colorado lawmakers
By Moe Clark Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
Democrat Donald Valdez, a state lawmaker, to announce bid to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton
Valdez’ entry into the race guarantees a Democratic primary in what’s likely to be Colorado’s most competitive 2020 U.S. House race
GOP blasted Democrats for the 2019 legislative session. But they supported nearly every bill, analysis shows.
A dozen Republican lawmakers, led by Sen. Kevin Priola, sided with the Democratic legislative agenda the vast majority of the time
The 2019 legislative session in Colorado explained in 5 graphics
An analysis of votes in the House and Senate shows Republicans split and Democrats in alliance on the 460 bills passed this year
Polis signs bills aimed at protecting free speech rights, educating Colorado students about media
Colorado’s first openly gay governor signs two of state’s most significant LGBTQ measures into law since 2013
The legislation makes it easier for transgender people to change their birth certificates without surgery, a doctor’s note or a court order and also bans so-called “gay conversion therapy” for minors
$120 million in requests and $40 million in the bank. How an obscure theory helped prioritize the Colorado budget.
State Rep. Chris Hansen made Colorado one of the first test cases for quadratic voting in the public policy realm in the 2019 session
A new state lawmaker’s first session is over. And she got an earful about it at a town hall meeting.
State Rep. Lisa Cutter, who was inspired to run for office after President Donald Trump’s election, hopes listening helps change the current political dialogue
Former state Rep. Rochelle Galindo, campaign manager accused of providing alcohol to minors
Case arose during investigation of claims Rochelle Galindo sexually assaulted an underage campaign worker after sharing alcohol with her
