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Saturday, June 15, 2013  President Barack Obama has reinforced his commitment to help Colorado as it battles the most destructive wildfire in state history.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Gov. John Hickenlooper is telling a federal court that the gun-control package he signed earlier this year should remain in effect.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Colorado's governor is off to Panama Wednesday on a mission to promote Colorado businesses -- and a festival coming up in Denver.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Colorado now has a set of laws to regulate and tax recreational marijuana.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Former U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo has become the latest Republican to announce plans to challenge Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Wildfire prevention measures passed after Colorado's tragic wildfire season last year are expected to be signed into law Thursday by Gov. John Hickenlooper.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has indefinitely delayed the execution of convicted killer Nathan Dunlap, citing doubts about the death penalty.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  The school finance overhaul signed into law Tuesday by Gov. John Hickenlooper makes big changes to how public schools in Colorado are funded. All the changes depend on voters approving some $1 billion a year in new taxes.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  A onetime Republican Senate candidate from Rhode Island says he's going to run for governor of Colorado.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Big changes could be coming to public schools in Colorado, assuming Colorado voters want to raise the income tax to pay for them.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Gov. John Hickenlooper has signed four bills aimed at preserving and improving Colorado's outdoor experience.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Some Colorado schools will be required to provide breakfast to students after the first bell of the day under a proposal being signed into law.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Colorado lawmakers finished their official business long before their deadline of midnight last night. But they're still at work -- sizing up accomplishments and failures from the legislative term.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Gov. John Hickenlooper signed next year's budget for Colorado and it includes more funding for public schools, pay raises for state workers, and money to expand mental health services.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is returning from a weeklong trip to Israel, and he will have some big decisions to make when he gets back on the job.