The state senate had a lengthy and at times emotional debate on a bill to allow civil unions in Colorado. It’s the second year in a row the senate has taken up the measure. It still needs a final vote in the senate before it can move to the house, and this year the [...]

A bill to reorganize the Governor’s energy office and expand the mission to include promoting oil and gas is in limbo in the Democratic controlled senate. Senate Democrats killed a similar bill last year saying it would take resources away from renewable energy. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

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A spokesman for the Governor has criticized Republicans for attempting to politicize the tragic situation of last month’s North Fork fire. GOP lawmakers have announced a commission to try and find a way to compensate victims who their lost homes.  Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

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