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Republican lawmakers are getting ready for the 2012 legislative session. This year they're promising to work with their Democrat counterparts on finding solutions to major issues facing Colorado, including job creation and budget cuts.
Democratic state lawmakers vow to work with their counterparts during the 2012 legislative session. Wednesday was the opening day of the session at the state Capitol in Denver.
Hang onto your wallets, Colorado. The Legislature is back in session. It's an old joke, but it holds special significance for the 2012 session.
Colorado Democrats looking for ways to save money on health care without kicking people off Medicaid have announced plans to ask for a pilot study to find efficiencies.
Colorado's top Senate Democrat wants state lawmakers to go without pay and benefits if they can't agree on a budget, saying his proposal addresses a public perception that legislators bicker too much.
A new statewide teacher rating system in Colorado could be among the first measures awaiting state lawmakers Wednesday.
Colorado state lawmakers head back to work this week with the top priority of putting more Coloradans back to work, but once again there's an extremely tight budget.
Gov. John Hickenlooper is recommending hundreds of changes to cut government red tape.
One of the most conservative Republicans in the state Senate is taking on a two-term Democrat in a congressional district that includes the liberal stronghold of Boulder.
Colorado Republican state lawmakers are holding their own hearing on the state budget.
Colorado Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper unveiled recommendations aimed at reducing government regulations that he says block business growth.
Democrats in the Colorado House want the state to spend more money to support business startups.
Some Colorado Republicans argue that allowing same-sex civil unions will underscore the party's commitment to individual rights and help party recruitment.
Colorado Sen. Mark Udall is in Arizona to make remarks at a ceremony marking a year since U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 18 others were shot.
They say their plan will create jobs in Colorado. Both Democrat and Republican state lawmakers have floated legislation they hope will boost Colorado's economy.
