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Colorado’s 2020 legislative session begins this week. Here’s a rundown of 10 issues to watch.
The state legislature’s break-neck pace from 2019 may not return, but expect fierce debates over health care, criminal justice, guns and transportation
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McCann: Keeping our community safe from gun violence by averting potential disaster
By Beth McCann Opinion
She blames America’s gun culture for her son’s death. But the NRA may profit from a plea deal with the gun owner.
By John Frank Crime and Courts Primary category in which blog post is published
Here’s a roundup of the most important 2019 local election results in Colorado
By Jesse Paul Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
Krieger: Will Hick take advice from a (former) Republican?
Former Gov. John Hickenlooper is being urged to try to unseat Republican Sen. Cory Gardner. That could be a tough call.
Opinion
Will Colorado follow other states in enacting a gun-storage law after the STEM School shooting? Those conversations are happening
Democratic state legislators in Colorado are looking at ways to prevent guns from getting into the hands of those who shouldn’t have them, especially children
Colorado’s 20,669 gun deaths since 1980, explained in five charts
In 2018, 885 people died by firearm in Colorado
Colorado congressman wants to close gap in interstate gun sales law that allowed Florida teen quick access to shotgun
U.S. Rep. Jason Crow has offered legislation that would change federal law to require shotguns and rifles sold to someone from out of state to be shipped to their home state -- just like handguns are.
Highlands Ranch school shooting suspects were too young to purchase handguns used in deadly attack
Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock said federal agents are working with his investigators to determine how the suspects procured their weapons. He said that Colorado's new red flag likely wouldn't have applied.
8 pivotal moments that defined the 2019 legislative session in Colorado
From moments of chaos in the Colorado Senate to tensions on the oil and gas bill, here are the most impactful situations at the state Capitol this year
