
Colorado Caucus Goers Choose Sanders
Voters in eleven states went to the polls or caucused on Super Tuesday. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders won Colorado’s Democratic caucuses.

With Amendments, Rain Barrel Bill Initially Passes House
Colorado is on the road to becoming the final state in the country to legalize rain barrels, after Democrats reached an agreement on Monday with several Republicans who opposed previous […]

What’s Next For The Push For A Colorado End-Of-Life Options Law?
Another attempt in Colorado to allow terminally ill patients to take medication to end their own lives recently failed for the second straight year in the Democratic controlled House.

Colorado End-Of-Life Options Bill Is Pulled At The Capitol
Originally published on February 24, 2016 11:46 am A bill that would have allowed terminally ill patients to take medication to end their own lives has failed in the Colorado […]

Three Disparities That Show A Coloradan’s Health Can Vary By Where They Live
Colorado residents have vastly different health outcomes, based in part on where they live in the state.

The Colorado Legislature Takes Another Shot At Legalizing Rain Barrels
Originally published on May 13, 2016 6:24 am Update 5.13.2016: Gov. John Hickenlooper has signed legislation finally legalizing rain barrels. Our original story continues below.

The Hospital Provider Fee Is A Conundrum At The Colorado Capitol
Originally published on February 23, 2016 7:14 am Colorado lawmakers are divided over whether a hospital provider fee should be reclassified in the state budget so it doesn’t count toward […]

Capitol Conversation: Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Bills
State legislators discussed a number of law enforcement and criminal justice bills this week along with some other controversial measures.

Capitol Conversation: Controversial Bills
State lawmakers are debating whether terminally ill patients with less than six months to live should be allowed to take medication to end their own lives.

Should Pink be an Alternative Official Hunting Color?
Colorado could be the next state to allow hunters to wear florescent pink.

Capitol Conversation: The Impact of the Political Year
Roughly three weeks into Colorado’s annual legislative session, a lot of bills are starting to get their first hearings.

Capitol Conversation: The First Wave of Bills
Lawmakers have introduced the first wave of bills as part of the annual legislative session.

Priority Trail Projects Named for ‘Colorado the Beautiful’ Initiative
Governor John Hickenlooper announced Wednesday that the state will prioritize connecting and building 16 hiking and biking trails in all parts of Colorado.

Capitol Conversation: Session Opens
Colorado lawmakers are back at the state capitol for the annual legislative session. Bente Birkeland discussed priorities from the Governor and legislative leaders as part of our capitol conversation series.

Gov. Hickenlooper Calls for Bipartisanship in State of the State Address
On Thursday Governor John Hickenlooper delivered his 6th State of the State address to the state legislature.

Colorado’s 2016 Legislative Session Opens
Colorado’s annual legislative session began on Wednesday, with the usual pomp and ceremony and opening day speeches.