Upcoming Events with Civic Leaders
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New Congressional District for Colorado
Colorado has recently gained a new seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Every ten…
How an Initiative Gets to the Ballot
You’ve probably encountered petitioners out gathering signatures for initiatives they hope to get on the…
Reapportionment, Redistricting, and the Census
This week, the Census Bureau released reapportionment data from the 2020 census. What…
New Handbook on Colorado Marijuana Laws
Colorado voters approved the legalization of medical marijuana in 2000 and retail (recreational) marijuana in…
The Colorado Recovery Plan
This month the Governor’s office, along with House and Senate leadership from both parties, issued…
At the Legislature: Public Option Health Insurance
One of the most talked-about bills this session concerns a proposal for the creation of…
At the Legislature: Housing
One of the hot topics this session is housing, especially with regard to the issues…
“State of the Judiciary” Speeches
Every odd-numbered year, the Chief Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court delivers a “State of…
Crime Classification in Colorado
Wondering if a particular crime is a felony, misdemeanor, or petty offense in Colorado? Or…
What is the Office of Consumer Counsel?
Did you know that there is a state office whose mission is to advocate for…
Start of the 2021 Legislative Session
In Colorado, the second Wednesday in January traditionally marks the convening of the State Legislature,…
Time Machine Tuesday: The State Office Building Turns 100
The State Office Building — home of the Colorado State Library — will soon be…
Special Legislative Session Starts November 30
This year a special session of the Legislature has been called to deal with issues…
Colorado Governors: Davis Waite
Colorado’s only third-party governor, Davis Hanson Waite, served in office from 1893 to 1895. Waite…
How is COVID-19 Affecting Our State?
The State Demography Office recently held their annual Demography Summit, which explores data and trends…
2020 Ballot Measures: Charitable Gaming, Casino Bet Limits, and Nicotine Taxes
Several high-profile ballot measures are getting the majority of the attention this year, but there…
2020 Ballot Measures: Amendment B, Property Taxes and the Gallagher Amendment
One of the questions on this year’s ballot is whether or not to repeal the…
2020 Election Information
The 2020 election season has arrived, and while national races are getting the majority of…
Colorado Governors: Job Adams Cooper
Job A. Cooper served as Colorado governor from 1889 to 1891. It was a time…