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.
Lawmakers can’t carry guns in the state Capitol anymore. Enforcement is on the honor system
Backers see it as a reasonable measure in a building where tempers can often get hot, while opponents argue the ban ignores the threats lawmakers face.
A bipartisan tradition fades in the CO House, while Democrats preview both ambitions and fault lines
Before state lawmakers hit the gas on their new session, we look over its opening days.
From cutting regulations to taking on Trump, Gov. Polis lays out his annual vision for Colorado
Five big takeaways from the 2025 State of the State.
With little to spend but much to debate, lawmakers convene Colorado’s 75th General Assembly on Wednesday
Budget cuts, national politics could shape the legislature’s ambitions this year.
