A state lawmaker has drafted legislation to remove Rep. Steve Lebsock from office as Lebosck has refused calls for his resignation. It sets the stage for a battle, as allegations of sexual harassment continue at the Colorado Capitol. Lebsock is […]
Colorado Senators Baumgardner And Tate Named In Allegations Of Sexual Harassment
New claims of sexual harassment have been brought up at the Colorado legislature involving Sens. Randy Baumgardner and Jack Tate. Both, in comments to us, strongly deny any wrongdoing, although they refused to answer our specific questions directly. Bente Birkeland […]
Colorado’s Lt. Governor Donna Lynne starts campaign for Governor
Colorado’s Lt. Governor Donna Lynne has formally kicked off her campaign to run for Governor. She joins a crowded Democratic primary race. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol. Several high-profile Democrats are already running, including Congressman Jared Polis, […]
Capitol Coverage: Hickenlooper Talks Post Session
Governor Hickenlooper says this year’s legislative session was the most productive of his seven years in office. But as our statehouse reporter Bente Birkeland reports – he’s contemplating a special legislative session to tackle transportation… http://objects-us-east-1.dream.io/kgnu-news/2017/05/051117Hickenlooper.mp3 The major bipartisan […]
Capitol Coverage: Last Day of 2017 Legislative Session
Colorado’s annual legislative session wrapped up Wednesday night. Lawmakers passed hundreds of bills but perhaps the most significant piece of legislation received its final vote on the very last day. As Bente Birkeland reports, most lawmakers have a mixed take on […]
Coloradans’ Expectations For 2017 Legislative Session Include Transportation, Health Care
During the opening days of the 2017 Colorado legislative session, lawmakers and the governor outlined their priorities for the good of the people in the centennial state. But are elected officials in line with your priorities and concerns? We asked […]
Capitol Conversation: First Bills Introduced in 2017 Colorado Legislative Session
Lawmakers have introduced the first wave of bills of the legislative session, so far more than 200. As part of our capitol conversation series, Bente Birkeland talked to statehouse reporters about some of the more interesting pieces of legislation and […]
Capitol Coverage: Gov. Hickenlooper Focuses On Infrastructure, Health Care In 2017 State Of The State
Gov. John Hickenlooper delivered one of his last State of the State addresses to the Colorado legislature on Jan. 12. He didn’t delve into specifics, but instead talked broadly about policy, including infrastructure investment and potential health care reform. […]