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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Farmers and rural lawmakers are continuing to protest in hopes of persuading Colorado's governor to veto a bill that could increase energy prices in rural Colorado.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A Colorado elections overhaul that includes same-day voter registration and mailing ballots to all voters is 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.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Gov. John Hickenlooper is directing the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission to review its system of penalties and fines, to make sure public health, safety and the environment are protected.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  The oil and gas drilling debate continues at the Colorado Capitol, where lawmakers will look Thursday at two bills to crack down on the industry.

Friday, March 22, 2013  A proposal to repeal the crime of adultery from Colorado's books has been signed into law.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Oil and gas drilling is under review by lawmakers in Colorado, where lawmakers typically defer to state regulators on how drilling should be regulated.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  A Democrat from Longmont has introduced two bills aimed at the oil and gas industry.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The crime of adultery could soon be struck from Colorado's law books after the state Senate approved the bill and sent it to the governor.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  A bill to erase the crime of adultery from Colorado's law books faces a test Wednesday in the state Senate.

Monday, March 04, 2013  More gun-control proposals are up for debate in Colorado.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A bill to erase the crime of adultery from Colorado's law books got approval from House Democrats who say it's an antiquated measure that's rarely enforced and opens the door for invasion of privacy.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The crime of adultery is still in Colorado's law books, but some Democratic lawmakers say it's an outdated 19th-century holdover that no longer has a purpose.