New Congressional District for Colorado
Colorado has recently gained a new seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Every ten years after the Census has …
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How an Initiative Gets to the Ballot
You’ve probably encountered petitioners out gathering signatures for initiatives they hope to get on the ballot. But how much do …
Reapportionment, Redistricting, and the Census
This week, the Census Bureau released reapportionment data from the 2020 census. What is reapportionment? The population data …
New Handbook on Colorado Marijuana Laws
Colorado voters approved the legalization of medical marijuana in 2000 and retail (recreational) marijuana in 2012. Both came with a …
The Colorado Recovery Plan
This month the Governor’s office, along with House and Senate leadership from both parties, issued The Colorado Recovery Plan, the …
At the Legislature: Public Option Health Insurance
One of the most talked-about bills this session concerns a proposal for the creation of a state public option health …
At the Legislature: Housing
One of the hot topics this session is housing, especially with regard to the issues of affordable housing and landlord-tenant …
“State of the Judiciary” Speeches
Every odd-numbered year, the Chief Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court delivers a “State of the Judiciary” address to the …
Crime Classification in Colorado
Wondering if a particular crime is a felony, misdemeanor, or petty offense in Colorado? Or the difference between a Class …
What is the Office of Consumer Counsel?
Did you know that there is a state office whose mission is to advocate for Colorado utility customers? It’s called …
Start of the 2021 Legislative Session
In Colorado, the second Wednesday in January traditionally marks the convening of the State Legislature, which holds a 120-day session. …
Time Machine Tuesday: The State Office Building Turns 100
The State Office Building — home of the Colorado State Library — will soon be marking a century at the …
Special Legislative Session Starts November 30
This year a special session of the Legislature has been called to deal with issues surrounding COVID-19 in Colorado. Typically, …
Colorado Governors: Davis Waite
Colorado’s only third-party governor, Davis Hanson Waite, served in office from 1893 to 1895. Waite was a member of the …
How is COVID-19 Affecting Our State?
The State Demography Office recently held their annual Demography Summit, which explores data and trends in the state’s population and …
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 are also a few others …
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 Gallagher Amendment, which “currently requires …
2020 Election Information
The 2020 election season has arrived, and while national races are getting the majority of attention it’s important to remember …
Colorado Governors: Job Adams Cooper
Job A. Cooper served as Colorado governor from 1889 to 1891. It was a time of great economic prosperity in …
COVID-19 Map Series from the State Demography Office
Looking for demographic information on COVID-19 in Colorado? The State Demography Office has put together a COVID-19 map series that …