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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Colorado has concluded a historic session that saw ruling Democrats exert their power to pass sweeping gun laws, same-sex civil unions, and in-state tuition for immigrants in the country illegally.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Marijuana regulation is proving one of the thorniest problems facing Colorado lawmakers in their final three days of work.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Colorado lawmakers are racing to the finish this year's session.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Colorado lawmakers are running out of time to talk about pot.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  A divisive marijuana driving limit could be back before Colorado lawmakers, as the legislature starts work regulating the newly legal drug.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  It's a natural result of Colorado's improving finances: Instead of arguing over budget cuts, state lawmakers are arguing over how to spend additional tax dollars.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Future recreational pot shops in Colorado have won a measure of flexibility. A legislative panel voted Monday to reject a plan to require marijuana shops to grow most of the weed they sell.

Monday, April 08, 2013  It's the final day of debate for Colorado legislative marijuana panel, and the lawmakers saved one of the most controversial decisions for last. They're expected to vote Monday on a hotly debated plan to require marijuana shops to grow most of the weed they sell.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Republicans and Democrats are taking another look at how the state funds programs to help students who are learning English as a second language.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  A proposal to abolish the death penalty in Colorado got hours of emotional testimony from people who argue the penalty is unfair and ineffective, and others who see it as a just punishment for the most serious crimes.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Abolishing the death penalty in Colorado will get an initial vote in the state House as debate on the emotional issue begins in the Legislature.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Public school funding has bedeviled Colorado lawmakers for years.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Three gun control bills are currently sitting on Governor John Hickenlooper's desk waiting for his signature. They are house bills 1224, 1228 and 1229.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Colorado lawmakers will begin debate in the coming days about whether to abolish the death penalty in the state.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Colorado lawmakers are getting the latest tax revenue projections for the state as they get ready to introduce the state's budget for next year.