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• 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 »

• Lawmakers approve more oversight of surgical staff

  May 5, 2010 6:45 PM

  The Colorado House has approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would increase oversight of medical staffers after a surgical technician was convicted of exposing patients to hepatitis C while feeding her drug addiction. It's one of two bills that would require employers to report a person... 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 »

• Tuition hike? Try $300 million!

  April 21, 2010 5:23 PM

  Cash-strapped Colorado families trying to put their kids through college are about to get a real shocker from the state legislature--lawmakers unveiled a major overhaul Wednesday of the state's college tuition program that seeks to raise an additional $300 million by requiring parents and students to pay more. If... more »

• Douglas Bruce files lawsuit against state lawmakers

  March 27, 2010 11:36 PM

  Anti-tax activist, Douglas Bruce, says Colorado lawmakers are violating the state constitution, and he filed a lawsuit Friday. "They have to set aside 3 percent of fiscal year spending, which is a dollar amount." Bruce says, but emphasizes that the money in those accounts is intended to remain in... 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 »

• Colorado senator investigated for mortgage fraud

  March 3, 2010 5:30 PM

  The Colorado Division of Real Estate is investigating allegations that a state senator and the mortgage company where he works engaged in false advertising. Division Director Erin Toll says state investigators believe Republican Sen. Ted Harvey and the company where he works as a mortgage broker, American Home Funding,... more »

• Bill would create more oversight of social workers

  February 25, 2010 11:59 AM

  Gov. Bill Ritter and lawmakers want to create more oversight of social workers charged with protecting children vulnerable to abuse. Ritter plans to announce legislation Thursday to create an independent office to follow up on complaints that social workers aren't properly responding to abuse complaints. In the last three... more »

• Colorado Springs senator wants religious bill of rights for schools

  February 15, 2010 1:10 PM

  A Republican state lawmaker wants to make sure that students and teachers can express their religious beliefs in public schools. Sen. Dave Schultheis of Colorado Springs is proposing that the state education board draft two religious bills of rights - one for students and parents and one for teachers... more »

• Colorado tax hikes would undo tax breaks

  February 12, 2010 9:08 AM

  The tax hikes lawmakers are rushing to pass to balance the budget would undo about 6 percent of the $2.2 billion in tax credits and exemptions on Colorado's books. They would affect a range of industries, from manufacturing to information technology to agriculture, as well as consumers. Buyers of... more »

• Sales tax on internet purchases in Colorado

  February 5, 2010 8:18 AM

  A bill to make Colorado the fourth state to force online retailers like Amazon to charge state sales tax advanced in the legislature Thursday. The Senate Finance Committee backed the proposal--one of 13 tax bills proposed to balance the state budget. Colorado retailers back the bill, saying online retailers... 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 »

• Colorado House to take final vote on school bill

  January 15, 2010 8:23 AM

  The Colorado House has scheduled a final vote Friday on a bill giving the state an edge in competing for millions of dollars in federal education funds. Legislative leaders are rushing the bill through so Gov. Bill Ritter can sign it before Colorado submits its application for the federal "Race... more »