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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.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Springfield farmer Ryan Loflin is now watching over one of Colorado's first industrial hemp crops in almost 60 years.

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

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  Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper is expected to sign a Colorado elections bill overhaul that allows same-day voter registration, a provision opposed by Republican lawmakers.

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.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Colorado has concluded a historic session that saw ruling Democrats exert their power to pass sweeping gun laws, same-sex civil unions, and in-state tuition for immigrants in the country illegally.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Colorado lawmakers are closing the 2013 session Wednesday with the most contentious issues behind them. It's already been a fast-paced 120 days that saw an unusually heavy load of substantial legislation.

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

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Colorado lawmakers have put off marijuana legalization until the last possible minute -- and now they're facing some big deadlines to finish pot regulation debates.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  A federal judge has halted the auction of an Aurora woman's home as he weighs whether Colorado's foreclosure is constitutional.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Colorado lawmakers are racing to the finish this year's session.

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  Driver's licenses for immigrants living in Colorado illegally advanced in a state House committee as the idea gains traction around the country.