Colorado’s Budget in Brief
If you’re confused or overwhelmed by the enormous state budget, or just need a quick, simple answer to a budget …
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Colorado Governors: Alexander Cameron Hunt
Colorado’s fourth territorial governor, Republican Alexander Hunt, was appointed to lead the territory on April 24, 1867. Hunt had grown …
Colorado Governors: Alexander Cummings
After the resignation of John Evans, Alexander Cummings (served 1865-1867) was appointed Territorial Governor of Colorado by President Andrew Johnson. Cummings …
Time Machine Tuesday: Anti-Discrimination Laws
Most Coloradans are aware that we have laws in our state that prohibit discrimination in places of public accommodation. But …
House Resolution Recognizing Libraries
The Colorado House of Representatives has scheduled for today the consideration of HR17-1008, a resolution recognizing the importance of Colorado …
What is the Colorado Commission on Uniform State Laws?
The Colorado Commission on Uniform State Laws (CCUSL) is a commission under the auspices of the state General Assembly which …
Colorado Governors: John Evans
Colorado’s second territorial governor, John Evans, is remembered for his many contributions to the development of Denver, including bringing the …
Colorado Governors: William Gilpin
The first governor of Colorado Territory, William Gilpin, was appointed by Abraham Lincoln and served 1861-62. Born in Pennsylvania in …
Time Machine Tuesday: Public Welfare and Institutions, 1939
Our library collection contains many state reports about public welfare in the Great Depression. Among these is a report from …
Department of Revenue Annual Report
The Colorado Department of Revenue has just released its 2016 Annual Report. This annual report is one of the most …
Vehicle Remote Starter Systems
You may have seen road signs around Denver asking you to refrain from “puffing” your vehicle — that is, letting …
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
What will you be doing on Monday? Sleeping in? Or making a difference in your community? The Governor’s Commission on …
Legislative Information
The First Regular Session of the 71st General Assembly of Colorado begins today. In Colorado regular sessions are 120 days, …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Constitution
Of all the Colorado state publications, our state constitution reigns supreme. After 140 years of amendments, conventions, and change, it …
Time Machine Tuesday: A Governor’s View of Colorado Political History
This Election Day, as history is being made in our state, let’s step back and take a look at the …
Time Machine Tuesday: Governor Lamm’s Executive Orders
Colorado governors’ executive orders are divided into three categories: 1) A Orders, which appoint individuals to boards and commissions, judges, …
Amending the Colorado Constitution
The presidential election may be getting all the attention, but this November is going to be a very significant ballot …
Time Machine Tuesday: State Audit Reports
Throughout Colorado’s history the State Auditor’s Office, an office of the Legislative branch, has been conducting audits of Colorado state …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado's First General Assembly
One of the gems of our library collection can now be viewed online. The 1877 Legislative Manual of Colorado contains …
Sunrise and Sunset Reviews
No, I’m not talking about the “wow, what a beautiful sunset!” type reviews. In this case, sunset and sunrise reviews …