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Marijuana ballot dispute back in Denver court
September 12, 2012 12:29 PM
DENVER (AP) - Marijuana opponents are trying again to stop the printing of a state voter guide detailing a proposal to make the drug legal. Another hearing is set for Wednesday afternoon, when a Denver judge is expected to decide whether to dismiss the marijuana activists' claim that lawmakers erred... more » -
Colorado GOP in Arizona to talk about immigration
August 19, 2010 8:11 AM
Colorado Republicans were in Phoenix Wednesday to learn about Arizona's new immigration enforcement measure and talk about crafting one of their own. Colorado Rep. Kent Lambert, who is running for Senate this year, says he plans to introduce legislation that matches Arizona's law "as identically as possible." Lambert... more » -
Colorado House passes teacher tenure bill
May 12, 2010 3:56 PM
The House has passed a bill to change the way teachers earn and keep tenure. The House backed the bill in a 36-29 vote Wednesday, the final day of the session. Democratic Sen. Michael Johnston says he'll ask the Senate to agree to the House version. That would... more » -
Colorado lawmakers wrapping up session
May 12, 2010 3:30 PM
Colorado lawmakers are wrapping up their legislative session with several major issues still to be resolved. Bills still to be decided include measures to limit tax breaks for enterprise zones and require teacher evaluations. Lawmakers paid tribute on Wednesday to colleagues who are term-limited, and they also honored... more » -
Colorado Republicans fighting state employee union
May 11, 2010 8:42 AM
Republicans in the Colorado Senate have launched a campaign against a bill that would make it easier to collect contributions from state employee union members. Senate GOP leaders began a series of delaying tactics Monday night in an effort to kill the bill before the Legislature ends its 120-day... more » -
Teacher tenure bill faces first hearing in House
May 6, 2010 8:34 AM
Backers of a controversial proposal to change the way teachers get and keep job protections think there's still time to pass the bill this year. The bill is up for its first hearing in the House Thursday and bill sponsor Rep. Christine Scanlan believes the education committee will endorse... more » -
Colorado lawmakers to tone down teacher tenure bill
May 5, 2010 6:43 PM
Colorado teachers have won some concessions in a bill that would hold them accountable for the performance of their students. Democratic sponsors said Wednesday they agreed to amend the bill to give teachers more of a say in their careers. Effective teachers who have been laid off would also... more » -
Lawmakers object to proposed rafting settlement
April 7, 2010 5:15 PM
A state lawmaker says attempts to reach a settlement between a Taylor River landowner and a rafting company won't affect legislation defining the rights of rafting firms to use private Colorado waterways. House Majority Leader Paul Weissman of Louisville says talks between the landowner who developed a fishing resort... more » -
Debate on power plant bill delayed in Senate
March 29, 2010 1:34 PM
Debate on legislation to reduce power plant emissions has been postponed in the Senate. Republican Sen. Shawn Mitchell requested the delay Monday, saying lawmakers need more time to review the bill and suggest changes. The abrupt announcement came just after Gov. Bill Ritter joined a group of about... more » -
Chrysler dealers get help from Colorado bill
March 9, 2010 4:30 PM
Two Colorado auto dealers fighting with Chrysler after losing their franchises would get some help from a bill advancing at the Capitol. The Senate unanimously passed the bipartisan bill Tuesday. It would allow dropped dealers to seek termination payments from General Motors and Chrysler if their franchises are awarded... more » -
Medical marijuana bill up for vote
March 4, 2010 8:33 AM
Lawmakers who want to regulate the state's growing medical marijuana industry are now willing to let dispensaries operate for profit. But they still want to make sure the state can keep tabs on where their pot is coming from. The modified proposed regulations are up for their first vote... more » -
Attorney General speaks on medical marijuana debate
February 24, 2010 7:22 PM
With medical marijuana a hot topic in the state legislature, Colorado Attorney General John Suthers is speaking out. He says he doesn't like where medical marijuana is heading in our state. "We've gone from 1500 to 40,000 (medical marijuana) registrants. There are about 40,000 in back log. We're going to... more » -
State tax increases advance in legislature
February 4, 2010 9:46 AM
A Senate committee has backed a proposal to start charging sales tax on soft drinks and candy. The tax supported by the Senate Finance Committee Wednesday is one of 13 tax credits and sales tax exemptions that Democrats want to roll back to balance the state's budget. Gov.... more » -
Colorado committee backs medical marijuana bill
January 27, 2010 4:07 PM
The first attempt to regulate Colorado's medical marijuana industry has passed its first test at the Capitol. The Senate Health & Human Services Committee voted 6-1 Wednesday to back a bill aimed at preventing doctors from issuing medical marijuana recommendations to recreational users. Doctors would have to give... more » -
Bill changing state pension system up for a vote
January 26, 2010 10:18 AM
A plan to change the state's pension system is set to get its first hearing at the Capitol. The bill has the backing of Senate leadership and is expected to pass a vote in the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday. One of the proposed changes would likely wipe out... more » -
Pueblo appears headed for extended pot moratorium
December 16, 2009 8:18 AM
The Pueblo City Council has given preliminary approval to a proposal to extend a moratorium on licensing medical marijuana dispensaries until June 1. Council approved the proposed extension on first reading Monday night and will give the measure final consideration in two weeks. City officials have said they hope state... more »
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