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Shelter Dogs, Cats Now Colorado’s Official State Pet

Shelter dogs and cats are now Colorado’s official state pet.

2013/05/13

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Police Training For Dog Encounters Becomes Law

New training for Colorado law enforcement in the aftermath of deadly dog shootings will be a requirement under a bill signed into law.

2013/05/13

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New Law Changes Life Of Colorado Cystic Fibrosis Patient

Sometimes it seems like nothing gets done in the U.S. Congress, but one simple law has profoundly changed the life of one Colorado child.

2013/05/11

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States Seek To Fix Gun Background Check Backlog

Connecticut officials are setting aside millions of dollars to address backlogs in background checks that have soared into the thousands since the December school shooting in the state, which is one of several struggling with bottlenecks as people rush to buy guns ahead of new restrictions.

2013/05/10

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Hickenlooper Signs Colorado Election Rules Overhaul

A Colorado elections overhaul that includes same-day voter registration and mailing ballots to all voters has been signed into law.

2013/05/10

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Hickenlooper Gets Big Wins In Colorado Session

As Gov. John Hickenlooper says goodbye to lawmakers for the year, he might want to send some of them thank-you cards — both for giving him what he wanted and for backing off from what he didn’t.

2013/05/09

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Colorado Elections Bill Being Signed

The governor is expected to sign a measure into law that would redefine how Colorado elections are run, allowing same-day voter registration and having ballots mailed to all registered voters.

2013/05/09

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Hickenlooper Orders Review Of Oil, Gas Fines

Gov. John Hickenlooper is directing the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission to review its system of penalties and fines, to make sure public health, safety and the environment are protected.

2013/05/08

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Sweeping Pot Regulation Bill Approved Before Session Ends

Lawmakers wrapped up their four-month-long session at the state Capitol and they were able reach a hard-earned agreement on how to regulate recreational marijuana with time to spare.

2013/05/08

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Colorado Session Ends With Contentious Bills Settled

Colorado lawmakers concluded a historic session Wednesday that saw ruling Democrats exert their power to pass sweeping gun laws, same-sex civil unions, and in-state tuition for immigrants in the country illegally.

2013/05/08

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