Colorado Supreme Court Decides Legislative Session Can Extend End Date
In a victory for Democrats, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled in a split decision that the state’s legislative session does not need to end as originally scheduled on May 6.
Colorado Legislature Could Extend Its Break By Weeks, But There’s Disagreement Over Whether They Have To Make That Decision In Person
It’s not clear whether a quorum of lawmakers is required to formally submit the letter, although some were planning to come to the capitol at 10 a.m. regardless.
As Colorado’s Stay At Home Order Takes Hold, Republican Lawmakers Criticize Polis’ Rollout
The letter from state lawmakers is a sharp departure from the generally positive response to Polis’ handling of the coronavirus response so far.
The ‘Stay At Home’ Order, Discussed By Three People Staying In Their Homes
Our hosts locked themselves in their bedrooms, or hid under blankets in their closets, to record this week’s episode, which is all about the politics and practicalities of Gov. Jared Polis’ statewide “stay at home” order.
A Look Inside Gov. Jared Polis’ Office As Colorado’s Coronavirus Response Ramps Up
CPR spent several hours behind-the-scenes with the governor to see what his days are like in the midst of this unprecedented situation.
Colorado Supreme Court Will Decide On What Coronavirus Means For The Rest Of The Legislative Session
All sides agree that the 120-day requirement means 120 consecutive days. But the parties do disagree on whether that endpoint still applies when Colorado is under a declared state of emergency.
Politics, Policy, and the Pandemic
The legislative session is on hiatus, but politics, governing, and Purplish all definitely go on. In fact, policy-making is going on at warp speed, as Gov.
Colorado State Lawmaker Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Democratic state Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet of Commerce City got tested after feeling feverish on Sunday, a day after going to the capitol for the vote to adourn.
Polis Closes All Of Colorado’s Schools Until April 17, Bans Gatherings of More Than 10 People
Some districts remained open across the state even as many of the largest, including Denver, Aurora and Jeffco, had already announced plans to stay closed either before or after Spring Break.
Coronavirus Could Take A $750 Million Bite Out Of Colorado’s Budget
State lawmakers got the latest warning on Monday afternoon.
Legislature Takes Historic Pause Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Most work will halt at the capitol for at least the next two weeks, as lawmakers stay home to help slow the spread of the virus.
Legislation In The Time Of Coronavirus
Lawmakers aren’t getting ready for 100 years of solitude. Just two weeks or so.
In Unprecedented Move, Colorado’s Legislature Will Halt Session Temporarily Due To Coronavirus
When they eventually return will depend on conditions in the state.
Legislature Moves Closer To Suspending Session
With the number of coronavirus cases climbing, there’s increasing discussion about closing the capitol and sending lawmakers home. But some of the session’s major responsibilities are still undone.
Polis’ ‘Verbal’ Disaster Declaration Leaves Legislature With Questions
It’s been a day since Gov. Polis declared a state of emergency over the coronavirus, but he’s yet to formalize that in writing, and some frustrated lawmakers say that’s making it harder to start planning.
Gov. Polis Supports Death Penalty Repeal, But He Has A Big Decision To Make Before Signing It
“I just hope that the governor would be strategic and thoughtful about the decisions he would be making,” said Sen. Rhonda Fields.
