Former Rep. Galindo Cited For Providing Alcohol To 19-Year-Old, Police End Investigation
The Greeley Police Department cites the former state representative for giving an underage woman alcohol, but are not moving forward with the more serious allegation of sexual assault.
The Recall Effort Against Tom Sullivan Is Pulling Big Democratic Players Into The Ring
U.S. senators and even presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren have flung their support behind the representative who was the main sponsor of the “red flag” gun bill.
Colorado GOP Party CEO Steve House Talks Recalls, Regrouping Post-Legislative Session
Democrats came into the 2019 legislative session at an advantage, controlling the state Senate, state House, governor’s office and other Capitol positions.
If Colorado Gave Lawmakers More Time, They’d Get More Done, Right? Not Necessarily
The 120 day legislative session is written into Colorado’s Constitution — and lawmakers and lobbyists say that’s long enough.
‘Can Doesn’t Mean We Should’: GOP Isn’t In Lockstep Over Rep. Tom Sullivan Recall
The idea she’s [Kristi Burton Brown] not filing this recall as a party officer is a joke,” said Morgan Carroll, Colorado Democratic Party Chair.
Colorado GOP Vice-Chair Initiates Recall Against Rep. Tom Sullivan, Who Sponsored ‘Red Flag’ Gun Law
Sullivan has made passing stricter gun laws one of his signature issues. He lost his son Alex in the Aurora theater shooting, which he calls “the hardest thing I’ve ever dealt with.”
Democratic State Rep. Rochelle Galindo Announces Her Resignation Amid Allegations
The state lawmaker from Greeley was facing recall efforts over her support of the oil and gas overhaul that was signed into law this legislative session.
What Can Be Done? Lawmakers Struggle To Address Colorado’s Latest School Shooting
Lawmakers in both parties still have very different approaches on how to handle gun violence.
New Colorado Capitol Harassment Policy Clears Senate. It’s Now Up To The House On The Last Day
Sen. Winter’s accuser confidentiality amendment passed on a party-line vote and didn’t derail overall support for the rule change.
Colorado Gun Rights Group Files Lawsuit Over ‘Red Flag’ Law
The Rocky Mountain Gun Owners say that the extreme risk protection order law passed the legislature in an unconstitutional way.
Colorado Lawmakers’ New Capitol Harassment Policy Is Held Up On Accuser Confidentiality
The state legislature has spent nearly $400,000 dealing with workplace harassment issues and created an interim committee to come up with policy changes last year.
Many Controversial Bills May Not Make Deadline. They’re Tangling Up Other Measures In The Process
The session ends at midnight on Friday, May 3, and lawmakers are already pulling all-nighters.
The Capitol Clock Is Ticking As Colorado Dems Worry About The Fate Of Some Priorities
With a week left in the session, the legislature is trying to pack in more Democratic priorities as Republicans stick to delay tactics.
Another Allegation of Harassment Against Colorado Lobbyist Benjamin Waters
Former lobbyist Dede de Percin sent an email to Democratic leaders in the House and Senate detailing what she calls inappropriate interactions with Waters.
Gov. Polis Takes Strongest Stance Yet On Vaccine Bill, Indicates He Would Not Sign It
The major sticking point for the governor is a provision that would require parents to submit opt-out forms in-person to the state or local health department.
Colorado Paid Family Leave Program Bounced To Next Year
Supporters of the measure haven’t given up yet, and hope to have a family leave fund set up by 2023.
