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.
There Are Just 2 Weeks Left In The Legislative Session. Here’s What Majority Democrats Still Want To Get Done
The clock is ticking on an ambitious agenda.
Investigation Into One Lobbyist’s Actions Raises Questions About Workplace Harassment Policy At The Capitol
A complaint filed against lobbyist Benjamin Waters highlights part of a larger discussion about updates to the legislature’s workplace harassment policy.
New $30B State Budget Includes Full-Day Kindergarten Funds And A $300M Investment In Transportation
Crafting the budget signed Thursday by Gov. Jared Polis took months of work and started during former Gov. John Hickenlooper’s administration.
Clock Is Ticking For Lawmakers To Act On Harassment Policy
Sexual harassment concerns dominated the last legislative session. But with only weeks to go before the current one wraps up, lawmakers have yet to begin debate on any potential policy changes.
Colorado’s ‘Red Flag’ Gun Bill Is Now Law. But The Fight Over It Still Continues
Advocates say there’s a lot more to do as critics gear up for legal challenges and potential recall efforts.
Lawmakers Agree To Boost Transportation Funding By $70 Million In State Budget
It’s not clear where from the budget the money will come from, but legislators vowed not to cut any money from education.
