
Capitol Conversation: Major Items Still Undecided
Originally published on April 16, 2018 4:28 pm Colorado’s annual legislative session is nearing its end and lawmakers still have plenty of work to wrap up before May 9.

At State Assemblies, Path For Colorado Candidates Clears Ahead Of June Primaries
Originally published on April 16, 2018 9:49 am Crowded fields — especially in the race for governor — narrowed considerably after Colorado’s Democratic and Republican state assemblies on Saturday, April […]


Capitol Conversation: Report Suggests Ways To Address Harassment At Colorado Capitol
Originally published on April 10, 2018 8:41 am A 235-page report from an outside consultant says the culture at Colorado’s state capitol is unhealthy — and the system in place […]

Consultant Says Colorado Capitol Has Unhealthy Culture
Originally published on June 30, 2018 11:07 am A more than 200-page report from the Denver-based Investigations Law Group reaffirms that there are systemic cultural and sexual harassment problems at […]

Attempt To Oust Sen. Baumgardner Over Sexual Harassment Fails Mostly Along Party Lines
Originally published on June 30, 2018 11:07 am For the third time in state history, Colorado lawmakers voted on whether or not to expel one of their peers.

As Sen. Baumgardner Expulsion Is Considered, Two Other Investigations Won’t Be Final For A Week
Originally published on June 30, 2018 11:07 am For the second time in a month, Colorado lawmakers are debating whether to eject one of their own amid allegations of sexual […]

Capitol Conversation: The Annual Budget Debate
Passing a balanced budget is the only thing Colorado lawmakers are required to do during the annual 120-day legislative session.

Senate President Concludes Jack Tate Didn’t Sexually Harass Intern
Originally published on June 30, 2018 11:07 am Senate President Kevin Grantham, R-Canon City, said in a letter that sexual harassment allegations by a former intern against Sen.

At Colorado Capitol, Grantham Critics Say Double Standard For Sexual Harassment Claims
Originally published on June 30, 2018 11:07 am Senate President Kevin Grantham is under scrutiny for his handling of harassment complaints.

Capitol Conversation: Transportation Funding
For the second year in a row, Colorado lawmakers are working on a way to provide funding for the states roadways.

Top Senate Democrat Steps Down, ‘Losing Faith’ Republicans Will Act On Sexual Harassment
Originally published on June 30, 2018 11:07 am Lucia Guzman said she had been thinking about her decision to step down as Colorado’s Senate minority leader for weeks.

After Weeks Of Wondering, Accuser Awaits Action On Sen. Tate Sexual Harassment Investigation
Originally published on June 30, 2018 11:07 am It has been nearly two months since an independent investigator with the Employer’s Council concluded and found the accuser to be credible […]

Colorado Lawmaker Alleges Wrongful Restroom Use At Capitol
Originally published on June 30, 2018 11:07 am Sen.

Capitol Conversation: Saving PERA
Originally published on March 16, 2018 1:29 pm Colorado’s public pension system needs more money to remain viable.

Colorado Lawmakers Lament Denver Post Layoffs
Originally published on March 16, 2018 4:27 pm As word came this week that yet another round of layoffs were planned for The Denver Post’s newsroom, lawmakers at the Capitol […]

Emails Warn Workers At Colorado Capitol Not To Speak To Press
Originally published on June 30, 2018 11:07 am More than 100 Senate staff, aides and interns have been warned against speaking to journalists about workplace issues, including sexual harassment, and […]