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1 hour, 42 minutes ago  Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has indefinitely delayed the execution of convicted killer Nathan Dunlap, citing doubts about the death penalty.

Yesterday at 3:02 PM  The school finance overhaul signed into law Tuesday by Gov. John Hickenlooper makes big changes to how public schools in Colorado are funded. All the changes depend on voters approving some $1 billion a year in new taxes.

Yesterday at 9:05 AM  A onetime Republican Senate candidate from Rhode Island says he's going to run for governor of Colorado.

Yesterday at 5:50 AM  Big changes could be coming to public schools in Colorado, assuming Colorado voters want to raise the income tax to pay for them.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Gov. John Hickenlooper has signed four bills aimed at preserving and improving Colorado's outdoor experience.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Gov. John Hickenlooper is ordering the Colorado Water Conservation Board to come up with a plan to support agriculture in rural Colorado.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Some Colorado schools will be required to provide breakfast to students after the first bell of the day under a proposal being signed into law.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The governor has signed a package of bills revamping Colorado's child welfare system after criticism over several cases of children who died of abuse or neglect while under some form of state care in recent years.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Minnesota Legislature passes same-sex marriage, governor to sign bill allowing Aug. 1 gay weddings

Monday, May 13, 2013  The expansion of Medicaid will add 160,000 adults to public health care assistance.

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.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  What do you think the state motto should be? Submit here!

Monday, April 29, 2013  Gov. John Hickenlooper signed next year's budget for Colorado and it includes more funding for public schools, pay raises for state workers, and money to expand mental health services.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Colorado farmers who want to grow newly legal industrial hemp are closer to being allowed to do it. A state Senate vote Friday puts a hemp regulation measure halfway to the governor's desk.