Colorado lawmakers wrapped up their annual legislative session Wednesday. Even though the time was marked by sexual harassment allegations, lawmakers and the governor said it was […]
Civil Rights Commission Passes
In a last-minute compromise, state lawmakers re-authorized the Colorado Civil Rights Commission. As Bente Birkeland reports, the deal came together just hours before the legislature adjourned. […]
Transportation Bill Headed to Governor
The Republicans top priority bill of the session is now headed to the Governor. As Bente Birkeland reports, the measure involved intense negotiations between both parties. […]
Red Flag Gun Bill Fails
As anticipated the state senate has defeated a measure that would have allowed law enforcement to get a court order to temporarily remove guns from a mentally ill […]
Sexual Harassment Six Months Later
After a dramatic and tearful day in early March, lawmakers voted out one of their own. Democratic Rep. Steve Lebsock was the first lawmaker expelled in […]
Denver Post Resignations
In recent four top people at the Denver Post have resigned over censorship concerns and deep budget and staff cuts by the New York based hedge […]
Red Flag Bill Clears House
The state senate will now take up a bill that lets law enforcement get a court order to temporarily remove guns from mentally ill people who […]
Senate Punishment For Sen. Baumgardner Stirs Frustration, New Resignation Calls
A punishment for Sen. Randy Baumgardner, amid allegations of sexual harassment that investigators found credible, has spurred a series of reactions at Colorado’s Capitol, and some critics described the discipline as a slap on the wrist. Senate Democrats have renewed their calls for Baumgardner’s resignation or expulsion and Gov. John Hickenlooper declined to say whether he thinks Baumgardner should step down.