Bipartisan Bill Seeks To Bring Back Primaries
The bill is a response to frustration over a caucus system that has disenchanted many voters from all political stripes.
By Vic Vela
Colorado Bill To Review Juvenile Life Sentences Clears Committee
A Senate committee heard hours of stories of heartache and loss as they took up a bill that would give certain convicts a chance at freedom.
By Vic Vela
Heeding Scorn Over Caucuses, Lawmakers Move To Revive Primaries
Unhappiness among both parties with the caucuses this year gives the bill’s supporters optimism for change.
By Vic Vela
After Sanders’ Colorado Win, Could His Supporters Here Vote For Clinton?
Despite winning 41 delegates in Colorado, Sanders faces an uphill climb to the Democratic presidential nomination. Would his supporters rally behind Clinton if she’s the nominee?
By Vic Vela
Sanders Tops Clinton At Colorado Democrats’ State Convention
Coming into the convention in Loveland, projections showed Sanders would take 39 Colorado delegates. He ended up with 41.
By Vic Vela
Bill To Toughen Penalties For Police Dog Abuse Moves Forward
The bill doesn’t change criminal penalties that are already on the books for these crimes. But it imposes stiffer restitution requirements.
By Vic Vela
$27B State Budget Clears Final Committee; Compromise On Clean Power Plan
The full legislature will give the budget a final vote soon — a formality before it heads to the governor’s desk.
Caucus Confusion: Sanders Wins One More Colorado Delegate
Colorado Democratic Party Chairman Rick Palacio is apologizing today for confusion about March 1 caucus results.
By Vic Vela
House Panel OKs Medical Marijuana In Schools Bill
The bill would affect about 300 Colorado students who currently have to leave campus to take medical marijuana for ailments like cancer or epilepsy.
By Vic Vela
Colorado Senate Approves $27B State Budget
In spite of a tight budget year, the package includes increased funding for K-12 classrooms and transportation.
By Vic Vela
Colorado Republicans Restore Most Funding For Air Pollution Monitors
But Senate Republicans are still peeved over the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan.
By Vic Vela
Fine Companies That Pay Low Wages, Avoid Healthcare Coverage, Democrats Say
Republicans are already speaking out against the legislation.
By Vic Vela
Plan To Cap Marijuana Dispensaries Moves Forward In Denver Council
The move addresses concerns that some neighborhoods – especially some low-income areas – are becoming saturated with marijuana businesses.
By Vic Vela
Colorado House OKs $27B Budget, Sends Bill To Senate
Republicans have long-argued the state’s spending priorities are out of whack, and only five members supported the package.
By Vic Vela
How Colo. Legislators Dug Out Of A $373M Hole To Get A Working Budget
One member of the Joint Budget Committee called the budget “almost miraculous,” but legislators warn that upcoming budgets will be just as tough.
By Vic Vela