Lawmakers Can Be Parents Too. But Capitol Policies Don’t Always Make It Easy
A number of changes were implemented to make the building more family-friendly in 2019 — but there’s still a lot of work to do.
Lakewood Senator Delivers Baby In Opening Weeks Of Legislature
State Sen. Brittany Pettersen delivered a baby boy on Sunday, Jan. 19. The Capitol has slowly become more friendly to new mothers as more women are elected.
Things Democrats Disagree About
Colorado’s capitol is current firmly in the hands of the Democrats, so that means smooth sailing for all their policies right? Yeah, not so much.
They Tried To Beat Trump In The Electoral College, Now The Supreme Court Will Hear Their Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to examine whether the people selected to make Electoral College votes for president are bound by their state’s rules on how they should vote.
Rep. Hansen Picked To Fill Vacant Denver Senate Seat
A vacancy committee has selected Democratic Rep. Chris Hansen to fill the Senate seat held by Lois Court., who resigned earlier this month due to illness.
Does Colorado Need More Transparency In Forced Arbitration? There’s A Bill For That
A similar effort to reform the arbitration process failed two years ago.
Gov Says Businesses, Not The State, Should Be Responsible For Implementing Paid Family Leave
Governor Jared Polis and Democrats in the state legislature all say this is the year to implement statewide paid family leave for workers. But big divisions are emerging over how to make that happen.
Colorado Dems Bring Bills To End Workplace Harassment, Abolish The Death Penalty
Two bills have been introduced in the young 2020 session. One would rewrite Colorado’s rules for workplace harassment claims. The other is the latest attempt to repeal the state’s use of capital punishment.
Lawmakers Want Rules To Make Colorado ‘Harassment Free’ For All Workers
One key provision would change the legal standard for harassment at work.
It’s Yet To Be Seen If Election Year Politics Will Tangle Up Colorado’s Legislature
Colorado’s annual legislative session will convene on Jan. 8 under the shadow of the impending impeachment trial of President Donald Trump and the November election.
Colorado To Consider One More Post-Death Option: Human Body Composting
While Colorado doesn’t ban this method of body disposal, there’s a gray area and lawmakers want to make the law clear that it’s allowed.
Colorado Dems Plan To Pursue A Variety Of Gun Laws In 2020
The move follows the passage of a so-called ‘red flag’ gun law in 2019.
Eastern Plains State Rep. Kimmi Lewis Dies At Age 62
Lewis, a cattle rancher who lived in Las Animas County, was a strong advocate against what she considered the abuse and “over-use” of conservation easements.
Election Nights Becoming Election Weeks? Long Ballot Counts Are The New Colorado Normal
The things that make Colorado’s voting model so open are also the things slowing down ballot counting.
A 2020 Storm Is Brewing Over Raising Colorado’s Tobacco Age And Banning Flavored Vape Products
The out break of vaping-linked illnesses that sickened 11 people in the state and thousands across the country spurred the new legislation.
Polis Emphasizes Transportation And A Rainy Day Fund For Colorado In His Budget Proposal
The governor’s budget presentation is sort of a preseason kickoff for the Colorado legislative session.
