Governor John Hickenlooper is being criticized for nine bills he vetoed this year. As Bente Birkeland reports, that’s the most vetoes he’s issued since taking office. […]
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 […]
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.
CO Civil Rights Commission Reauthorization Clears Hurdle
A measure to reauthorize the Colorado Civil Rights Commission cleared its first hurdle in the Senate Wednesday, but as Bente Birkeland reports, there are still disagreements […]
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. In 2017 it was a […]
Sexual Harassment Complaint Against A Third Colorado Lawmaker Found Credible
A complaint alleging that Sen. Jack Tate harassed a woman at the state Capitol has been found credible. The woman, a former intern, alleged that Tate […]
Capitol Conversation: Human Trafficking, Gun Policy, Immigrant Driver’s Licenses
Colorado lawmakers are working on several high priority issues including human trafficking, updating a driver’s license program for undocumented immigrants and responding to the mass school […]
Capitol Conversation: Funding Fight Over Funding Civil Rights Commission Could Have Wider Impact
Funding for Colorado’s Civil Rights Commission and the Division of Civil Rights is uncertain following a vote in the legislature last Thursday (2/8/18). The Joint Budget Committee deadlocked […]