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Friday, May 17, 2013  Most of Colorado's sheriffs say they are suing to block two gun-control laws scheduled to take effect this summer.

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.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  A monster makeover for K-12 school funding in Colorado has cleared the Democratic Legislature and await the signature of Gov. John Hickenlooper.

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, April 17, 2013  Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is returning from a weeklong trip to Israel, and he will have some big decisions to make when he gets back on the job.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is in Israel on a personal visit.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper says he's a close friend of the father of the paroled prisoner who may be linked to the killing of the head of the state prisons.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  FOX21 News Team Coverage: The manhunt continues for the person responsible for killing Tom Clements, the Executive Director for the Colorado Department of Corrections.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Three gun control bills are currently sitting on Governor John Hickenlooper's desk waiting for his signature. They are house bills 1224, 1228 and 1229.

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

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  The debate over regulation of oil and gas drilling is highlighting concerns over local control.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Colorado's gun control debate continues in the state Legislature, where senators are expected to take final votes on magazine ammunition limits and expanded background checks.