A bill to allow civil unions in Colorado is poised for a showdown in the Republican controlled house on the final days of the state’s legislative session. The measure narrowly cleared two Republican house committees by one vote, but still faces one more committee hearing before it can head to the full floor for [...]

A measure to allow civil unions in Colorado cleared its first hurdle in the Republican controlled house judiciary committee. Many in the audience say they were shocked when the same committee that defeated the bill last year moved it forward. The measure passed when one Republican lawmaker switched her vote from no to yes. But [...]

A bill to create a legal standard in Colorado for driving under the influence of marijuana initially cleared the state senate on Tuesday. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

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Denver was the location for a U.S. Congressional field hearing on hydraulic fracturing on Wednesday. Panelists and members of Congress debated whether the fracking process is safe, and if federal regulations would be over-reaching. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

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About two-dozen victims of the Lower North Fork Fire were at the state capitol on Monday, as  lawmakers debated a bill that would create a commission to compensate them above  current state requirements. The Republican proposal has push back from Governor Hickenlooper, and some Democrats. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

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The end of the state’s legislative session is just around the corner, and several big issues will be decided in the final few days. As part of our capitol conversation series, Bente Birkeland talks to statehouse reporters about the agenda, and what items could be headed for the chopping block.

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The state senate held a spirited debate this Friday morning on the balance between access to healthcare and religious freedom. Lawmakers discussed a resolution urging Congress to create a right of conscience exemption in the federal healthcare law. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

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A bill to allow civil unions in the state has cleared the Democratic controlled senate with bi-partisan support. It now heads to the Republican house where it was defeated last year. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

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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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