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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.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  A marijuana driving limit in Colorado is headed to the governor's desk -- on the measure's sixth try through the Legislature.

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

Monday, May 06, 2013  A proposal allowing driver's licenses for immigrants living in Colorado illegally has won initial approval in the state House.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  In Kentucky, child shooting spotlights urban-rural gun debate when 5-year-old kills 2-year-old

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 tax rates and regulation are up for debate Friday in the Colorado House.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Medical pot shops will get a head start when Colorado opens recreational pot sales next year. And marijuana felons will be allowed to work in the industry after five years.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Marijuana taxes are up for debate Thursday in the Colorado House.

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.

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.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  New Mexico slaughterhouse becomes ground zero in emotional debate over horse slaughter

Monday, April 22, 2013  A measure to set a marijuana blood limit for drivers faces a big test Monday in the chamber where it has failed three times before.