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Gov. John Hickenlooper signing the bill on Monday (credit: Emily Kelley)

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

The Colorado Legislature on the first day of the session (credit: CBS)

The Topic Of Crime Drove A Lot Of Legislation At The Capitol This Session

After tragedies like the Aurora theater shooting, public safety drove a lot of legislation this year in Colorado, dealing with everything from DNA testing to drug sentencing to crimes against pregnant women.

2013/05/07

What To Look For As The 2013 Legislative Session Ends

As the 2013 state legislative session heads into a frantic finale this week, here are three issues to look for and how they may set up future battles this summer and fall.

2013/05/06

Pot Bill Advances Without Private Club Exemption

One of two marijuana regulation bills pending in the Colorado Legislature won initial approval in the state Senate Wednesday.

2013/05/01

Last Sprint In Colorado Session Includes Big Issues

Colorado lawmakers still face several weighty pieces of legislation in the final weeks of the session, including how to regulate a now legal marijuana industry and an overhaul of the state’s system to fund public schools.

2013/04/22

Senate Committee To Hear Plan For Drilling Limits

The Colorado Legislature is mulling Democratic bills to clamp down on oil and gas producers.

2013/04/22

Panel Would Study Gun Restrictions On Mentally Ill

A panel would study firearm restrictions on the mentally ill and those suffering from substance abuse in Colorado under a proposal unveiled Friday that’s heavily scaled back from what a Democratic lawmaker initially wanted to do.

2013/04/12

Immigrant Reporting Repeal Awaits Hickenlooper’s Signature

The Colorado Legislature has agreed to repeal a requirement that local law enforcement report people suspected of violating immigration law to federal authorities.

2013/04/08

House Approves $20.5B Colorado Budget For Next Year

After bitter finger-pointing, the Colorado House on Friday passed a $20.5 billion state budget for next year, sending more money to public schools, paying down some pension debt, and earmarking money to wildfire victims.

2013/04/05