Legislative Session

The measures add to this session’s slate of gun legislation, building on laws passed to tighten firearm regulations over the last several years.

Initiative 95 would amend the state constitution to require that police officers, sheriff’s deputies and prosecutors alert federal immigration authorities if they charge someone whose immigration status is in question if that person has a prior felony conviction or the charge is for an alleged violent crime. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this article with Colorado Sun reporter Jesse Paul then read the entire story at the link below.

Colorado lawmakers are considering new bills to ensure their massive batteries end up reused or recycled.

He reveled in his accomplishments, criticized the Trump administration and looked for common ground with Republicans.

Colorado lawmakers open their lawmaking term trying to tackle big issues — like housing, the environment and public safety — under a strained budget.

The shortfall means two major things: The General Assembly will have to make funding cuts and it also has no money available to spend on new programs. Those two realities will shape the legislature’s entire 120-day lawmaking term.

Ethics complaints. Gov. Jared Polis’ final year. New leaders. A lawmaker who died in November. The legislature has a lot to navigate in 2026 beyond its policy agenda.

KUNC News and the Colorado Capitol News Alliance take a look at the top stories that mattered to our readers and listeners this year.

Officials are pushing to have the legislation -- which would only allow for tobacco-flavored nicotine products -- take effect in January 2026.

A House bill would eliminate an exemption that allows courtroom discussion of prior sexual activity when it involved the defendant.