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A bill to abolish the death penalty in Colorado has passed the initial vote, a voice vote, in the Senate.
Rhonda Fields stood at the Colorado Senate lectern Thursday, defiant and angry as she assailed a seventh attempt in recent years to repeal the death penalty — one that could finally pass this year in the state Legislature.
Rep. Kyle Mullica knew when he got into politics that it would be vicious at times. But death threats against him and his family, he said, were not part of the deal.
Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet has a radical idea: to make mental health care just as routine and relevant as physical health care.
A loophole in state law has prevented 911 operators and dispatchers from using workers compensation when they experience emotional trauma.
Sen. Cory Gardner said Wednesday he doesn't believe the Senate needs to hear from new witnesses.
A Colorado lawmaker wants to tighten up school bus security regulations, and it could mean increased protection against terrorist attacks for students.
A 16-year-old student in Colorado has started an effort to make recycling easier for the community with a new app.
As accusations mount against a former Grand Junction doctor accused of using his own sperm to impregnate women, state lawmakers are stepping in.
In 1859, Colorado carried out its first execution.
State lawmakers will decide if short term rentals across Colorado are taxed as commercial property rather than residential.
A bill in the Colorado State Legislature was heard by the House Energy and Environment Committee on Monday.
Colorado lawmakers met on Monday to work on two new rules regarding alcohol.
Denver's District Attorney Beth McCann will dismiss the cases against 33 climate change protesters.
The bill would allow pharmacists to distribute drugs that could help eliminate the spread of HIV/AIDS without a prescription.
