The Denver Post is reporting that state Sen. Gail Schwartz, a Snowmass Democrat with a big GOP target on her back, won her re-election bid over Republican Bob Rankin of Aspen by just 832 votes, allowing Democrats to hold…
Democratic state Rep. Mark Ferrandino, easily headed to victory in Denver-area House District 2, told the Colorado Independent Tuesday night that the results of the election won’t play a role in policy he introduces next legislative session.
“It’s too close…
A bill that would require uranium mills to clean up past toxic pollution before applying to expand processing operations passed the state House on third reading Monday, sailing through on a 62-2 vote.
State Rep. Kathleen Curry Monday reiterated to the Colorado Independent that last week’s surprising switch in party affiliation from Democrat to Independent had nothing to do with “one event or person or bill or situation,” but she added that…
What’s up in the House?
Only nine Colorado House members are term-limited for the 2008 election. Although each of the 65 seats in the Colorado House come up for re-election every two years, that doesn’t mean that many races…
The Colorado State Legislature wrapped up its work early today, much to the apparent pleasure of lawmakers. Giddiness permeated the air as the 2007 session of the state House and Senate began coming to a close this afternoon. As Speaker…
Colorado legislators had a bittersweet morning today. Many of them woke up giddy with excitement about the snow day bestowed on them yesterday by Mother Nature, House Majority Leader Alice Madden and Senate Majority Leader Ken Gordon. They put…
Gov. Ritter signed 18 more bills into law Monday, bringing the total to 140. With all of that fresh ink, it’s hard to keep up. That’s why Colorado Confidential is listing all of the bills signed so far this session…
With several freshmen legislators ranking near the top of our legislative scorecard and Speaker of the House Andrew Romanoff ranking near the bottom, it’s clear that our list doesn’t address who has the most power at the capitol. In some…
Following a thorough analysis of every bill introduced through the midway point of the 2007 legislative session, we have reviewed the effectiveness (as measured by legislative success) of House and Senate members. Based on reader feedback, we’re now taking a…
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