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Monday, May 20, 2013  In a bitter fight, Colorado Democrats recently muscled through the Statehouse a massive elections reform bill that allows voters to register up until Election Day and still cast their ballots.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Springfield farmer Ryan Loflin is now watching over one of Colorado's first industrial hemp crops in almost 60 years.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper is expected to sign a Colorado elections bill overhaul that allows same-day voter registration, a provision opposed by Republican lawmakers.

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.

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.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Colorado lawmakers are closing the 2013 session Wednesday with the most contentious issues behind them. It's already been a fast-paced 120 days that saw an unusually heavy load of substantial legislation.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Driver's licenses for immigrants living in Colorado illegally barely passed the state House.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Colorado lawmakers have put off marijuana legalization until the last possible minute -- and now they're facing some big deadlines to finish pot regulation debates.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  A federal judge has halted the auction of an Aurora woman's home as he weighs whether Colorado's foreclosure is constitutional.

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

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Driver's licenses for immigrants living in Colorado illegally advanced in a state House committee as the idea gains traction around the country.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Immigrant students living in the U.S. illegally will now qualify for in-state tuition at Colorado colleges.

Friday, April 26, 2013  A requirement that Colorado law enforcement report to federal authorities immigrants suspected of living illegally in the U.S. is coming off the books.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Marijuana legalization could be going back to the ballot in Colorado.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  UPDATE: Shelter dogs and cats could be designated Colorado's state pet with a bill under consideration by lawmakers.