As the White House restricts trans rights, Colorado is poised to fortify them
There are bills on medical care, harassment and more. But each proposal comes with debate, as opponents argue Colorado is going too far on the issue.
As Colorado’s legislature debates transgender policies, community watches closely
Democratic lawmakers want to expand protections, even as the federal government moves rapidly in the opposite direction.
Statehouse Democrats unveil proposal to protect immigrants from ICE raids
The bill would further block local cooperation with federal authorities, like ICE, and attempt to outlaw deportation operations in certain Colorado locations.
Ahead of Day of Visibility, Democrats move to expand protections for transgender Coloradans
Democrats in the Colorado legislature introduced two bills that would add protections for transgender people in schools and the courts, despite Republican opposition.
Major gun-control proposals close in on passage in Colorado
Three gun-control bills have just one procedural step to go before they can be signed into law. That means sweeping new rules could be on the horizon for gun owners and sellers.
Colorado lawmakers hit halftime at the State Capitol
With less than 60 days left to go and plenty of big, controversial bills still in play, it’s crunch time for state lawmakers.
Vacancy appointments get lots of lawmakers to the capitol. Is it time for a change?
Colorado takes a relatively cheap and fast approach for filling statehouse vacancies. What it’s not, is democratic.
How two new lawmakers are adjusting to life under Colorado’s Gold Dome
The hours are long and being a representative is a lifestyle change, but Democrat Yara Zokaie and Republican Dusty Johnson say it’s worth the sacrifices.
State lawmakers want new processes when DNA evidence is mishandled in the future
The bipartisan effort stems from the case of a former CBI scientist accused of manipulating thousands of test results.
Proposed ban on guns with detachable magazines hits snag in Colorado Senate
A Democratic co-sponsor has dropped his support for Senate Bill 3, and debate has been postponed to negotiate with a skeptical Gov. Jared Polis.
An assault weapons ban by any other name…
Democrats are targeting one firearm feature they say makes the most difference in mass shootings.
Proposal to ban guns with detachable magazines clears first hurdle at the statehouse
Hundreds of Coloradans gathered at the State Capitol to testify on the sweeping gun control measure.
Colorado gun stores warn that semiautomatic weapons ban would make large share of their merchandise illegal
Lawmakers say they’re making it harder for people to violate the state’s 15-round magazine limit, but the industry says their proposal raises safety and liability concerns.
What are SMART Act hearings, and are they actually making state government better?
Done poorly, they can be Powerpoint Purgatory. Done well, they make news.
‘SMART’ hearings occupy the start of every legislative session. But are they actually making state government smarter?
The SMART Act was meant to increase oversight, accountability and transparency for state departments, but some lawmakers say it’s often a lost opportunity.
