Governor Defends Secrecy Over Aurora Theater Shooter's Prison Relocation
In an interview with Colorado Matters, the governor also explained why he's campaigning for Democrats in the state Senate for the first time
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Colorado Votes On A Ballot Measure To Make It Harder To Pass Ballot Measures
Read moreVoters can amend their state's constitution: Think legalization of pot. But some Coloradans say citizen initiatives are out of control, and a well-funded push is underway to raise the bar.
State's Human Services Chief Answers Critics Of Juvenile Corrections Audit
Read moreReggie Bicha responds to concerns about his handling of juvenile corrections and a home for people with intellectual disabilities.
Colorado Dems Have A Big Money Advantage Before Election Day
Read moreIn contrast with national races, the $30 million raised for local Colorado races seems quaint. But dig deeper and you find that one political party has a significant advantage, one that could alter the balance of power.
When It Comes To Spending, The ColoradoCare Fight Has Been Lopsided
Read moreOne of Colorado’s most high-profile election battles is over ColoradoCare. Amendment 69 is also one of the most expensive ballot fights.
Colorado's House Is Safely Democratic, So Senate Races Like Woods-Zenzinger Will Decide Control
Read moreFor Dems, winning control of the Senate will probably mean being in charge of everything that happens at the capitol. Gov. John Hickenlooper is a Democrat and the House is likely to remain in Democratic control. So, Republicans view the Senate as their firewall.
State Lawmakers Sign On To Shore Up Trump's Colorado Support
Read moreNineteen of the state legislature’s 49 Republican members signed on to a letter pledging to fully back Donald Trump.
Denver Voters Will Have Their Say On Public Places For Pot
Read moreWhen it comes to pot, Denver may look a lot more like Amsterdam after November.
Debate: Should Voters Make It Harder To Amend Colorado's Constitution?
Read moreBackers of Amendment 71 say it's too easy to change Colorado's constitution; opponents say amendments are the only way for citizens to make changes lawmakers won't.
Proposition 107 & 108, Presidential Primaries And Open Primaries Explained
Read moreOn the 2016 ballot: Should Colorado switch from a caucus to a presidential primary? Should those primaries be open to unaffiliated voters as well?
Amendment 70, Raising The State Minimum Wage Explained
Read moreOn the 2016 ballot: Amendment 70 would raise Colorado's minimum wage from its current level of $8.31/hr to $12/hr by 2020.
Amendment T, No Exception To Involuntary Servitude Prohibition Explained
Read moreOn the 2016 ballot: Amendment T would amend the state constitution to remove an exception to the prohibition of slavery.
Amendment 69, State Healthcare System Explained
Read moreOn the 2016 ballot: Amendment 69 would create a first-in-the-nation statewide tax-funded universal health plan called ColoradoCare.
Amendment 72, New Cigarette And Tobacco Taxes Explained
Read moreOn the 2016 ballot: Amendment 72 would more than triple the tax on a pack of cigarettes, from $0.84 a pack to $2.59. Taxes on other tobacco products would also rise.
Proposition 106, Medical Aid In Dying Explained
Read moreOn the 2016 ballot: Prop 106 would let terminally ill patients take their own lives with medication prescribed by a physician.
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