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Tea party vs. old guard in Senate rift

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:44:28 GMT

A simmering feud between establishment Republicans and tea partyers broke into full view this week.

DOC buys travel for official on leave

Theresa Marchetta — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:07:29 GMT

Just one hour after the state prison director placed parole chief Tim Hand on administrative leave, the agency purchased an airline ticket to send Hand to an out-of-state meeting.

Governor signs wildfire bills

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:23:25 GMT

Wildfire prevention measures passed after Colorado's tragic wildfire season last year have been signed into law by Gov. John Hickenlooper.

Gessler repays taxpayers for trip to RNC

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:58:34 GMT

Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler is picking up the tab for a trip he took to the Republican National Convention that he originally billed to the taxpayers.

Tom Tancredo running for Colo. governor

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:59:35 GMT

Former U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo, known for his strong stances on immigration, formally announced plans to run for governor on Peter Boyle's conservative talk radio show Thursday.

Senate rejects food stamps plan

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:14:17 GMT

The Senate on Wednesday rejected a Republican bid to turn the federal food stamp program over to the states.

Anthony Weiner running for NYC mayor

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:05:17 GMT

It's official -- Anthony Weiner is getting back into politics.

Boy Scouts to decide gay Scouts policy

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:13:44 GMT

The Boy Scouts of America are convening a two-day meeting of 1,400 local leaders to consider changing its long-standing ban on allowing openly gay boys to don the Boy Scouts uniform.

Immigration reform bill passes committee

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:52:38 GMT

Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved a 867-page immigration overhaul bill.

Gun law supporter survives recall effort

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:45:52 GMT

Voters hoping to recall a state lawmaker who voted for new gun laws in Colorado have failed.

Former RI man to run for Colo. governor

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:29:44 GMT

A onetime Republican Senate candidate from Rhode Island says he's going to run for governor of Colorado.

Will you pay for Colo. education change?

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:21:25 GMT

Colorado's governor will sign a bill Tuesday overhauling the state's education system.

Obama to speak on secret drone program

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:01:53 GMT

President Obama will speak on the legality of his secret drone program and other counterterrorism practices Thursday.

White House: Obama not involved in IRS

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:20:17 GMT

The White House insists President Obama was not involved in scrutiny of tea party groups by the IRS.

Sheriffs suing over new gun control laws

Alan Gathright — Sat, 18 May 2013 04:59:16 GMT

A group of 54 Colorado sheriffs say recently passed state gun control laws are unconstitutional and they plan to file a federal lawsuit Friday to block them