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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.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Flags are flying at half-staff across Colorado in honor of a Parker Marine killed earlier this month in Afghanistan.

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.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  At least two Colorado tea party groups believe they were caught up in a politically targeted campaign by the Internal Revenue Service to make it hard for them to get tax exemptions.

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  Lafayette police have arrested a 16-year-old student after an explosive device was found at Centaurus High School.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Oil and gas drilling critics in Colorado are looking for new strategies after they mostly failed to see state lawmakers increase oversight on one of the state's most powerful industries.

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  The state's ethics commission says Secretary of State Scott Gessler can establish a legal defense fund, as investigations continue into whether he improperly used taxpayer money to attend GOP events.

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