5th Congressional District: Republican Dave Williams
Get to know the candidates running for Colorado’s 5th Congressional District in the June 25 primary.
8th Congressional District: Republican Gabe Evans
Get to know the candidates running for Colorado’s 8th Congressional District in the June 25 primary.
Several funeral industry regulation bills signed into law following high-profile cases of mismanagement
Until now, Colorado had been the only state in the country that did not regulate funeral home directors.
Democrats rally against governor’s veto of workers rights bills
The rally was a rare show of backlash for Democratic Gov. Jared Polis by his own party.
Colorado’s first lawmaker to use a wheelchair won’t seek reelection but peers hope his impact on disability rights remains
Ortiz’s presence at the statehouse gave disability rights issues a whole new light and was felt even before he was officially sworn into office.
Seven questions state lawmakers put on the fall ballot
From protecting same-sex marriage to holding onto gambling revenues, lawmakers have a lot they want you to vote on.
What Colorado lawmakers did on guns this year
Democrats passed a half-dozen new policies, but other proposals, including a ban on assault weapons, failed to make it through.
Ending on a high note
Lawmakers were in an usually good mood as they wrapped up their session this week, a marked change from recent years.
Lawmakers mark a boisterous end to the legislative session
In recent years, sessions have wrapped up with rancor and exhaustion. But the mood this time was more positive.
Lawmakers begin their last day with much work still to do
Bipartisan tax cuts among the remaining bills still awaiting a final vote.
A bill to ban the sale of ‘assault weapons’ in Colorado has reached the end of its road
Its Senate sponsor said the policy still needs more conversation outside the ‘pressure cooker’ of the Capitol.
Proposal to tax guns and ammo to support crime victim services once again advancing at the legislature
If it passes, Colorado voters would decide in November whether to approve the new tax
Bill to study workplace protections for law enforcement fails in State House
The goal was to increase whistleblower protections for officers who report misconduct in their ranks, but opponents said the bill was just too rushed.
Culture of social drinking runs deep in the traditions of the state Capitol
Lawmakers say sharing an occasional drink can build camaraderie, but colleagues’ high-profile struggles show the risks.
Drinking at the Colorado Capitol
Lawmakers say sharing an occasional drink can build camaraderie and release stress during long days under the golden dome, but the legislature’s long tradition of social drinking comes with risks […]
State Senator Faith Winter accused of being intoxicated at work in ethics complaint from Northglenn City Council
Winter publicly apologized last month and stepped down as the chair of the Senate Transportation Committee.
