Bente Birkeland

State Capitol Reporter

Bente Birkeland has been reporting on state legislative issues for KUNC and Rocky Mountain Community Radio since 2006. Originally, from Minnesota, Bente likes to hike and ski in her spare time. She keeps track of state politics throughout the year but is especially busy during the annual legislative session from January through early May.

 

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5:00pm

Wed March 13, 2013
Politics

Mag Limit Bill On The Way To Hickenlooper's Desk

Credit Jim Hill / KUNC

House bill 1224, one of the most controversial Democratic gun bills at the statehouse is now headed to the Governor’s desk.

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12:29pm

Tue March 12, 2013
Politics

Civil Unions Passes Colorado Legislature

Credit Bente Birkeland

Civil unions will soon be a reality for gay couples in Colorado. The Colorado Legislature passed a bill Tuesday morning allowing civil unions and it's now off to the Governor for his signature.

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4:53pm

Mon March 11, 2013
Politics

Civil Unions Bill Needs Final House Vote Before Hitting the Governor’s Desk

Credit KUNC File Photo

A bill to allow civil unions in Colorado could be headed to the Governor’s desk by the end of the week.

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6:00am

Sun March 10, 2013
Education

Capitol Conversation: Supreme Court Hears the Lobato Case

Credit Creative Commons

It’s now up to the Colorado Supreme Court to decide the fate of a historic education funding case after hearing oral arguments last Thursday.

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11:05am

Fri March 8, 2013
Politics

Colorado Lawmakers Pass Tuition Bill For Undocumented Students

Credit KUNC File Photo

A measure to give in-state college tuition to undocumented Colorado high school students cleared the state legislature today and is on its way to the Governor for his signature.

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