Colorado Legislature

“It's taken far too long for some of these conversations to happen. But they are happening. And institutions are adapting to the changing demographics of those who are serving.”

657 bills. 120 days. 6 big takeaways.

The maps released Monday are the first plans drawn by nonpartisan redistricting staff based on a decade of demographic changes captured in 2020 census data

Colorado lawmakers ended a tumultuous, impactful session Tuesday night after passing dozens of new laws that are poised to change everything from how the state pays for roads to who can purchase guns.

Lawmakers continued to grapple with gathering during a deadly pandemic that killed more than 3,500 Coloradans last year.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and new fears raised by last week’s deadly attack at the U.S. Capitol, this Wednesday’s kickoff will be short and…

Democrats say the plan is to still gavel in as scheduled on Jan. 13, but only to swear in new members before taking at least a month-long recess.

Lawmakers also gave Gov. Jared Polis an additional $100 million to respond to the pandemic and rejected Republican lawmakers’ attempts to limit Polis’ power to issue more executive orders during the virus outbreak.

Lawmakers spent the week leading up to the special session trying to manage their constituents’ expectations for the state-funded stimulus.

The first few days of Colorado’s 2017 legislative session provided glimpses into the next few months as legislative leaders and the governor outlined...