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A gunman opened fire on people attending "The Dark Knight Rises" debut at the Century 16 theaters at the Aurora Mall on July 20, 2012. (credit: CBS)

Theater Attack Prompts New Colorado Mental Health Law

Secretary of State Scott Gessler (credit: CBS)

Secretary Of State Gessler Repays Colorado For Trip To RNC

CBS4 Political Specialist Shaun Boyd talks with Navy veteran Rick Grimes. (Credit: CBS)

Federal Legislation Aimed At Getting Vets Back To Work

Secretary Of State Gessler Repays Colorado For Trip To RNC

Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler has picked up the tab for a trip he took to the Republican National Convention last year that he initially billed to taxpayers.

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Federal Legislation Aimed At Getting Vets Back To Work

Veterans are struggling to find jobs, so a Colorado Congressman is sponsoring new legislation designed to help.

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Tancredo Announces He’s Running For Governor

Former U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo has become the latest Republican to announce plans to challenge Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper.

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Colorado Lawmaker Receiving White House Honor

A Colorado state senator is visiting the White House to receive an honor given to openly gay, lesbian and transgendered public officials.

2013/05/22

Colorado Stoned-Driving Bill Attracts Lawsuit

A frequent marijuana user who says Colorado’s pending pot DUI bill sets the legal limit too low is suing to block the bill, arguing it violates his constitutional rights.

2013/05/21

Forest Service Fallout With Company Could Ground Air Tankers

Sen. Mark Udall of Colorado called on the U.S. Forest Service on Friday to make certain that a contract dispute doesn’t ground large air tankers used to fight wildfires.

2013/05/21

The Tea Party protest the IRS office in Denver on Tuesday (credit: CBS)

Tea Party Activists Rally At Denver IRS Office

Tea party activists rallied outside the Internal Revenue Service office in Denver on Tuesday to protest IRS scrutiny of conservative groups.

2013/05/21

Gov. John Hickenlooper signing the bill into law on Tuesday (credit: CBS)

Gov. Hickenlooper Signs Massive School Funding Overhaul Bill

Colorado educators looking for bold changes to how the state funds public education have part of the equation answered, with Gov. John Hickenlooper signing into law Tuesday a mammoth bill.

2013/05/21