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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Gov. John Hickenlooper is telling a federal court that the gun-control package he signed earlier this year should remain in effect.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Colorado now has a set of laws to regulate and tax recreational marijuana.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Wildfire prevention measures passed after Colorado's tragic wildfire season last year are expected to be signed into law Thursday by Gov. John Hickenlooper.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper's decision to block the execution of convicted killer Nathan Dunlap for as long as he is governor infuriated victims' families and brought quick criticism from Republicans.

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

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.

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  Gov. John Hickenlooper is about to get his annual briefing about the risk of wildfires this summer in Colorado.

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

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Fran and Anna Simon were joined in Colorado's first civil union at 12:02 a.m. Wednesday, as hundreds of people gathered at a downtown Denver municipal building to celebrate the legalization of civil unions in the state.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Ceremonies are planned in Boulder and Denver when civil unions in Colorado become legal at midnight on Tuesday.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has signed bills placing new restrictions on firearms exactly eight months after dozens of people were shot in a movie theater in suburban Denver.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  State legislators are taking the first steps toward offering health assistance to more needy Coloradans.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  A member of Gov. John Hickenlooper's board on identity theft and financial fraud has a new perspective on her mission.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Colorado state workers may be getting bigger pay raises this year.