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Legislators debate changing the state constitution, again
February 20, 2011 6:52 PM
With the current rules, Colorado is one of the easiest states in the country to change its constitution. Colorado's state constitution has changed 81 times in the last 44 years; however, lawmakers are making another push to changes that. "Most of those changes have happened in the last 20... more » -
Voters in Colorado face 9 constitutional amendments
October 12, 2010 6:12 PM
DENVER (AP) - Colorado voters are seeing it again: Nine constitutional amendments on the November ballot that would transform state policy on everything from bail practices to limits on government borrowing. To help voters wade through the issues, the state has issued a 100-page-plus voter pamphlet. Early voting starts... more » -
Colorado Personhood ad compares fetuses to slaves
July 27, 2010 8:29 AM
Backers of Colorado's personhood amendment are comparing the rights of fetuses to American slaves in a radio ad they plan to air. Amendment 62 would give unborn fetuses human rights in the state constitution, setting up a likely conflict with the U.S. Constitution over a woman's right to an... more » -
Announcement on proposed abortion amendment set
February 12, 2010 8:28 AM
Organizers of an attempt to ban abortions in Colorado through a ballot measure are planning to announce whether they collected enough signatures to send the proposal to voters. Volunteers with Personhood Colorado need 76,047 by Friday to get their proposal on the state ballot. It would add fertilized embryos... more »
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