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Renewable Energy Protest Continues In Colorado

Farmers and rural lawmakers are continuing to protest in hopes of persuading Colorado’s governor to veto a bill that could increase energy prices in rural Colorado.

2013/05/15

Audit: Errors In 100s Of Colorado Prison Sentences

Hundreds of Colorado criminals were apparently given erroneous prison sentences, and judges and corrections officials across the state are scrambling to keep them from getting out early.

2013/05/14

Nathan Dunlap in court on May 1(credit: Denver Post)

Victim’s Mom: Chuck E. Cheese Killer Should Be Executed

The mother of a Colorado teenager shot and killed 19 years ago is pleading with the governor to allow the convicted killer’s execution to go on as planned.

2013/05/14

Hickenlooper Signs Colorado Child Welfare Bills

The governor has signed a package of bills revamping Colorado’s child welfare system after criticism over several cases of children who died of abuse or neglect while under some form of state care in recent years.

2013/05/14

Cellphone Location Without Warrants Becomes Law In Colorado

Colorado authorities will have expanded access to cellphone locations without a warrant in cases of emergencies under a new law.

2013/05/13

Colorado Medicaid Expansion Signed Into Law

An expansion of Medicaid eligibility that’s expected to add 160,000 adults to public health care assistance in Colorado is being signed into law Monday.

2013/05/13

Shelter Dogs, Cats Now Colorado’s Official State Pet

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

2013/05/13

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

Colorado’s Fallen Firefighters Remembered In Special Ceremony

In a moving tribute the state of Colorado honored men and women who risk their lives every day.

2013/05/12

Prince Harry at the Sanctuary Golf Course in Douglas County on Friday (credit: CBS)

Prince Harry Works The Room At Colorado Reception

Britain’s Prince Harry charmed dozens of dignitaries, British expatriates and students and military officers at a cocktail party welcoming him to Colorado on Friday.

2013/05/10