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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.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Major changes to how elections are run in Colorado will be taken up in the state Senate where Republicans are expected to make a last stand against same-day registration and sending ballots by mail to all registered voters.

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.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  UPDATE: People in the U.S. illegally could get driver's licenses in Colorado with a Democratic bill supporters argue is meant to ensure everyone on the roads knows the rules and has car insurance.

Monday, April 22, 2013  The Colorado Legislature is mulling Democratic bills to clamp down on oil and gas producers.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Dozens gathered Sunday to counteract a petition aiming to recall Colorado Senate President John Morse.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Colorado's Senate has approved a dog-protection measure to require new training for law enforcement on how to handle canine encounters in the line of duty.

Friday, April 05, 2013  A Colorado requirement that local law enforcement report people suspected of violating immigration law to federal authorities is closer to coming off the books.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  A series of income tax cuts in Colorado passed their first test unanimously Wednesday in the state Senate.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  An income tax cut proposed in Colorado has prominent backers, but its prospects are far from certain.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Next year's budget for Colorado has passed the state Senate with funding increases for public schools, higher education, and money for construction projects at colleges and state buildings.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Proposals to change how people get concealed carry gun permits in Colorado and new restrictions on gun ownership for domestic-violence offenders will be up for consideration in the House.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Colorado lawmakers will debate next year's spending plan as the improving economy and increasing tax receipts give them more money to spend on education and raises for state employees.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Dairy cows in Colorado won't need anesthesia or a veterinarian before having their tails cut. That's after the state House decided not to pursue a bill to ban the practice.