Stateline HeadlinesStateline Headlines from Colorado85899477050http://www.dailycamera.com/state-west-news/ci_23263631/aurora-theater-shooting-prompts-colorado-mental-health-lawAurora theater shooting prompts Colorado mental health law2013-05-17T07:07:40-04:0085899477049http://www.denverpost.com/newsheadlines/ci_23260210/colorado-sheriffs-suing-over-gun-control-measuresColorado sheriffs suing over gun control measures2013-05-17T07:06:59-04:0085899477047http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23261132/scott-gessler-evaluating-run-colorado-governor-2014Scott Gessler evaluating run for Colorado governor in 20142013-05-17T07:05:30-04:0085899477046http://www.denverpost.com/ci_23261032/irs-asked-colorado-conservative-groups-who-their-friendsIRS asked Colorado conservative groups for names of friends, donors2013-05-17T07:04:56-04:0085899477147http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/interior-issues-new-public-land-fracking-rule/article_783fa014-72c8-5a48-8c3a-b466122ae1fd.htmlInterior issues new public land fracking rule2013-05-17T08:00:17-04:0085899476706http://www.dailycamera.com/state-west-news/ci_23249192/gov-john-hickenlooper-visits-boulder-sign-bill-reformingGov. John Hickenlooper visits Boulder to sign bill reforming Colorado's enterprise zones2013-05-16T07:10:41-04:0085899476705http://www.dailycamera.com/state-west-news/ci_23253948/gov-hickenlooper-consults-clemency-death-row-caseGov. Hickenlooper consults on clemency in death row case2013-05-16T07:10:13-04:0085899476702http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23248780/colorado-gets-effort-encouraging-electric-vehicle-ownershipColorado gets A- for effort encouraging electric vehicle ownership2013-05-16T07:09:02-04:0085899476701http://www.denverpost.com/newsheadlines/ci_23247925/cu-regents-give-bruce-benson-green-light-launchCU regents give Bruce Benson green light to launch search for chief fundraiser2013-05-16T07:08:33-04:0085899476700http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23252253/radioactive-material-at-mesa-county-landfill-raises-healthRadioactive material at Mesa County landfill raises health concern2013-05-16T07:07:54-04:0085899476699http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23251273/colorado-board-education-approves-new-graduation-requirementsColorado board of education approves new graduation requirements2013-05-16T07:07:29-04:0085899476698http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23249713/tom-tancredo-considering-run-governor-2014Tom Tancredo considering a run for Colorado governor in 20142013-05-16T07:06:43-04:0085899476758http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/15/drivers-seat/?ref=opinionDriver’s seat2013-05-16T07:36:57-04:0085899476704http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_23251892/colorado-needs-felony-dui-law-not-stricter-bacColorado needs a felony DUI law, not a stricter BAC standard2013-05-16T07:09:43-04:0085899476703http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_23251893/breakdown-colorados-sentencing-systemA breakdown in Colorado's sentencing system2013-05-16T07:09:20-04:0085899476364http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23242792/colorado-child-welfare-bills-signed-by-gov-hickenlooperColorado child welfare bills signed by Gov. Hickenlooper2013-05-15T07:04:52-04:0085899476361http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_23244770/updated-graduation-requirements-colorado-board-education-agendaUpdated graduation requirements on Colorado board of education agenda2013-05-15T07:03:34-04:0085899476360http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23240783/university-colorado-wants-break-protocol-hire-lead-fundraiserCU president Bruce Benson wants to break protocol to hire fundraiser2013-05-15T07:02:59-04:0085899476359http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23242287/colorado-corrections-alerting-judges-hundreds-sentencing-flawsColorado corrections alerting judges of hundreds of sentencing flaws2013-05-15T07:02:37-04:0085899476357http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23243188/colorado-tea-party-groups-believed-be-targeted-irsColorado Tea Party groups believed to be targeted by IRS2013-05-15T07:01:35-04:0085899476365http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_23243368/core-standards-are-educations-best-hopeCore standards are education's best hope2013-05-15T07:05:39-04:0085899475843http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/not-so-fast-tax-revenue-estimates-from-legal-marijuana-may-not-materialize-85899475843Not So Fast: Tax Revenue Estimates From Legal Marijuana May Not MaterializeProponents of legalized recreational marijuana touted millions in taxes that could be collected. But don’t count that money yet.2013-05-14T02:00:00-04:0085899476048http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23234347/second-federal-suit-challenging-colorado-foreclosure-law-emergesSecond federal suit challenging Colorado foreclosure law emerges2013-05-14T07:31:31-04:0085899476046http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20130513/NEWS01/305130019/Democrats-leave-their-stamp-Colorado-public-policyColorado Dems leave stamp with guns, pot and fracking policies2013-05-14T07:31:05-04:0085899476045http://kdvr.com/2013/05/13/hickenlooper-signs-two-pet-bills-including-response-to-police-shootings-of-dogs/Hickenlooper signs two pet bills, including response to police shootings of dogs2013-05-14T07:30:06-04:0085899476043http://www.timescall.com/news/coloradonews/ci_23236449/hickenlooper-signs-expansion-medicaid-coloradoHickenlooper signs expansion of Medicaid2013-05-14T07:29:41-04:0085899476041http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/73ed462425f245bab561c88c1e70e157/CO-XGR--Warrantless-Cell-PhonesColo. authorities to get cellphone locations during emergencies without warrants with new law2013-05-14T07:28:44-04:0085899476032http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23235120/john-morse-recall-colorado-senateSen. John Morse recall effort attracts money on both sides2013-05-14T07:23:25-04:0085899476035http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_23234353/colorados-child-welfare-watchdog-must-have-independenceColorado's child welfare watchdog must have independence2013-05-14T07:23:45-04:0085899475698http://www.dailycamera.com/state-west-news/ci_23221052/colorado-oil-and-gas-drilling-critics-ponder-newColorado oil and gas drilling critics ponder new strategies2013-05-13T07:24:41-04:0085899475697http://www.dailycamera.com/state-west-news/ci_23220171/da-colorado-governor-shouldnt-grant-clemency-nathan-dunlapDA: Colorado governor shouldn't grant clemency to Nathan Dunlap2013-05-13T07:24:21-04:0085899475695http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23218352/financial-issues-dominate-colorado-legislatures-education-agendaFinancial issues dominate Colorado legislature's education agenda2013-05-13T07:23:51-04:0085899475694http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_23220259/health-exchange-board-stays-middleHealth-exchange board stays in middle2013-05-13T07:23:27-04:0085899475693http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23220057/prince-harry-arrives-colorado-feted-at-sanctuary-receptionPrince Harry arrives in Colorado, feted at Sanctuary reception2013-05-13T07:23:10-04:0085899475690http://www.denverpost.com/news/marijuana/ci_23224542/colorado-marijuana-bills-make-nederland-rethink-business-strategyColorado marijuana bills make Nederland rethink business strategy2013-05-13T07:22:23-04:0085899475688http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_23224739/dps-wants-state-make-training-teach-english-learnersDPS wants Colorado to make training to teach English learners mandatory2013-05-13T07:22:01-04:0085899475687http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_23225089/evan-ebel-branded-himself-hopeless-but-his-fatherEvan Ebel branded himself "Hopeless," but his father kept hope2013-05-13T07:21:23-04:0085899475685http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23228909/hickenlooper-signs-two-bills-routt-countyHickenlooper signs two bills in Routt County2013-05-13T07:20:43-04:0085899475684http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_23229332/university-colorado-revamps-fundraising-seeks-private-boostUniversity of Colorado revamps fundraising, seeks private boost2013-05-13T07:20:11-04:0085899475706http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_23210682/ok-gov-hickenlooper-fort-lyon-is-yours-nowOK, Gov. Hickenlooper, Fort Lyon is yours now2013-05-13T07:26:54-04:0085899475703http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_23210681/sympathy-nathan-dunlap-no-clemency-yesSympathy for Nathan Dunlap? No. Clemency? Yes.2013-05-13T07:26:13-04:0085899475701http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_23218495/minority-businesses-are-likely-being-shut-outMinority businesses are likely being shut out2013-05-13T07:25:42-04:0085899475700http://www.denverpost.com/news/marijuana/ci_23218478/pot-rule-defies-1st-amendmentPot rule defies 1st Amendment2013-05-13T07:25:19-04:0085899475147http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/democrats-voting-rights-activists-strike-back-on-elections-laws-85899475147Democrats, Voting Rights Activists Strike Back on Elections LawsIn 2012 Democrats were focused on fighting against voter ID laws and other measures that restricted voting. Now they are turning the tables.2013-05-10T02:00:00-04:0085899475323http://www.dailycamera.com/state-west-news/ci_23212906/gov-hickenlooper-gets-big-wins-colorado-legislative-sessionGov. Hickenlooper gets big wins in Colorado legislative session2013-05-10T07:08:30-04:0085899475322http://www.dailycamera.com/state-west-news/ci_23212712/colorado-elections-bill-be-signedColorado elections bill to be signed by governor today2013-05-10T07:08:01-04:0085899475320http://www.denverpost.com/newsheadlines/ci_23206267/gov-hickenlooper-gets-annual-wildfire-briefingGovernor: Caution still needed to prevent fires2013-05-10T07:06:54-04:0085899475318http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23210567/finale-legislative-session-hickenlooper-lists-accomplishmentsIn finale to legislative session, Hickenlooper lists accomplishments2013-05-10T07:06:34-04:0085899475316http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23209615/colorado-renewable-energy-bill-gets-call-veto-fromColorado renewable energy bill gets call for veto from GOP lawmakers2013-05-10T07:05:49-04:0085899475313http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23207462/nathan-dunlaps-attorneys-challenge-execution-procedures-secrecyNathan Dunlap lawyers challenge Colorado execution procedures, secrecy2013-05-10T07:05:07-04:0085899475310http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23211101/hickenlooper-urges-voters-support-taxes-colorado-marijuana-salesHickenlooper urges voters to support taxes on Colorado marijuana sales2013-05-10T07:04:28-04:0085899475308http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23210770/colorado-secretary-state-notifying-more-possible-noncitizen-votersColorado Secretary of State notifying more possible noncitizen voters2013-05-10T07:04:00-04:0085899475326http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_23210574/failure-fracking-finesA failure on fracking fines2013-05-10T07:09:46-04:0085899475324http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_23211051/winners-amp-losersWinners and losers of the 2013 Colorado General Assembly2013-05-10T07:09:13-04:0085899475052http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-09/colorado-will-tax-pot-up-to-25-as-lawmakers-set-rules.htmlColorado will tax pot up to 25% as lawmakers set rules2013-05-09T07:43:35-04:0085899474964http://www.dailycamera.com/state-west-news/ci_23204110/historic-colorado-legislature-session-takes-guns-gaysHistoric Colorado Legislature session takes on guns, gays2013-05-09T07:14:14-04:0085899474962http://www.denverpost.com/newsheadlines/ci_23203024/2013-colorado-legislative-session-scorecard2013 Colorado legislative session scorecard2013-05-09T07:13:04-04:0085899474957http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23202085/bill-raise-oil-and-gas-fines-diesBill to raise Colorado oil and gas fines dies2013-05-09T07:11:58-04:0085899474955http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23198163/colorado-senate-gives-final-approval-historic-marijuana-billsColorado legislature gives final approval to historic marijuana bills2013-05-09T07:11:12-04:0085899474954http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23198935/some-hospitals-charge-vastly-more-same-care-includingColorado hospitals charge up to 10 times Medicare's rates, data show2013-05-09T07:10:47-04:0085899474922http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324059704578471442138179864.html?mod=WSJ_hpsMIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsSecondFirst laws passed for Colorado pot market2013-05-09T06:51:37-04:0085899474842http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/09/us/colorado-lawmakers-approve-drivers-licenses-for-illegal-immigrants.htmlColorado lawmakers approve driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants2013-05-09T06:22:26-04:0085899474636http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23189794/colorado-lawmakers-ok-child-fatality-review-abuse-hotlineColorado lawmakers OK Child fatality review, abuse hotline bills2013-05-08T07:13:21-04:0085899474627http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_23194783/hickenloopers-fort-lyon-homeless-plan-successfully-amended-billHickenlooper's Fort Lyon homeless plan successfully amended to bill2013-05-08T07:09:52-04:0085899474626http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23190381/colorado-3rd-grade-reading-scores-remain-stagnant-testColorado 3rd-grade reading scores remain stagnant, test results show2013-05-08T07:09:28-04:0085899474625http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23194351/big-push-colorado-legislative-session-end-wednesdayIn session filled with weighty issues, Colorado legislature ends Wednesday2013-05-08T07:09:08-04:0085899474623http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23189484/colorado-legislature-gives-final-ok-marijuana-driving-limitColorado legislature gives final OK to marijuana driving limit2013-05-08T07:08:05-04:0085899474474http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/may/7/colorados-tax-on-pot-still-a-worry-for-backers/Colorado's tax on pot still a worry for backers2013-05-08T06:06:36-04:0085899474641http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_23192939/approve-plan-homelessApprove plan for homeless2013-05-08T07:15:31-04:0085899474638http://www.denverpost.com/news/marijuana/ci_23192922/legitimizing-pot-colorado-legislatureLegitimizing pot in the Colorado legislature2013-05-08T07:14:25-04:0085899474035http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/after-years-of-defeats-immigrants-win-big-state-victories-in-2013-85899474035After Years of Defeats, Immigrants Win Big State Victories in 2013Arizona’s immigration crackdown is a fresh memory for many, but now many states are passing immigrant-friendly laws. Find out what is driving the change.2013-05-07T02:00:00-04:0085899474332http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323687604578466930523761910.html?mod=WSJ_WSJ_US_News_6West braces for fire threat2013-05-07T07:58:02-04:0085899474240http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23184267/colorado-ethics-panel-scott-gessler-can-have-criminalColorado ethics panel: Scott Gessler can have criminal defense fund2013-05-07T07:17:08-04:0085899474239http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23182805/colo-house-gives-first-ok-give-driver-licensesColorado House gives first OK to give licenses to those in country illegally2013-05-07T07:16:31-04:0085899474237http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23184816/consumer-groups-protest-cut-colorado-exchange-outreach-budgetConsumer groups protest cut in Colorado exchange outreach budget2013-05-07T07:15:49-04:0085899474236http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23185386/colorado-lawmakers-introduce-measure-that-could-halt-marijuanaColorado measure to halt marijuana sales dies2013-05-07T07:15:12-04:0085899474233http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23185224/nathan-dunlap-attorneys-seek-clemency-chuck-e-cheesesNathan Dunlap attorneys seek clemency for Chuck E. Cheese killer2013-05-07T07:14:30-04:0085899474321http://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/protections-for-wolverines-draw-states-opposition/article_667bf1fa-b691-11e2-be4d-001a4bcf887a.htmlProtections for wolverines draw states' opposition2013-05-07T07:53:26-04:0085899474243http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_23184428/hickenlooper-vs-hicks-hardlyHickenlooper vs. the hicks? Hardly2013-05-07T07:19:26-04:0085899474242http://www.denverpost.com/news/marijuana/ci_23184429/pot-business-not-governmentPot business not for government2013-05-07T07:19:00-04:0085899473860http://www.chieftain.com/news/local/pueblo-halfway-house-loses-state-contract-after-years/article_d428e082-b411-11e2-b78a-001a4bcf887a.htmlState, Gurule close halfway house2013-05-06T07:18:01-04:0085899473859http://www.denverpost.com/newsheadlines/ci_23165060/hickenlooper-holding-death-penalty-case-meetingsHickenlooper weighs clemency for condemned inmate2013-05-06T07:17:46-04:0085899473858http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23167585/documents-saudi-inmate-clements-probe-was-free-spendingDocuments: Saudi inmate in Clements probe was free-spending behind bars2013-05-06T07:16:48-04:0085899473857http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23168373/colorado-marijuana-store-regulations-move-closer-becoming-lawColorado marijuana store regulations move closer to becoming law2013-05-06T07:16:10-04:0085899473855http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23164847/hickenlooper-homeless-plan-fort-lyon-killed-senate-committeeHickenlooper's Fort Lyon plan dies in committee, lives as amendment2013-05-06T07:15:44-04:0085899473853http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23166464/colorado-state-approves-9-percent-tuition-hike-nextCSU approves 9 percent tuition hike in 2013-14 for Fort Collins2013-05-06T07:15:16-04:0085899473851http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_23174359/colorado-school-finance-revamp-next-takes-tax-increaseColorado school finance revamp next takes tax increase to voters2013-05-06T07:14:33-04:0085899473850http://www.denverpost.com/news/marijuana/ci_23174466/colorado-pot-collectives-test-limits-amendment-64Colorado pot collectives test limits of Amendment 642013-05-06T07:14:10-04:0085899473848http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23178994/evan-ebels-parole-officer-worked-sporadic-hours-leadingEvan Ebel's parole officer worked sporadic hours leading up to murders2013-05-06T07:13:00-04:0085899473846http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_23178632/colorado-road-money-can-now-be-used-transitColorado road money can now be used on transit projects2013-05-06T07:12:31-04:0085899473864http://www.denverpost.com/carroll/ci_23159618/you-cant-mandate-conservative-profsYou can't mandate conservative profs2013-05-06T07:19:14-04:0085899473861http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_23167652/there-is-no-need-panicky-fixes-peraThere is no need for panicky "fixes" to PERA2013-05-06T07:18:57-04:0085899468191http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/report-no-easy-options-for-feds-in-legal-marijuana-states-85899468191Report: No Easy Options for Feds in Legal Marijuana StatesThe federal government may not have much choice but to continue its mellow attitude toward legal marijuana in Washington and Colorado.2013-04-12T13:52:08-04:0085899466678http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/after-expanding-coverage-health-care-pioneer-seeks-to-tame-costs-85899466678After Expanding Coverage, Health Care Pioneer Seeks to Tame CostsThe Affordable Care Act will extend health care coverage to almost everybody. Now states are moving on to the next frontier in health care reform: containing costs. Once again, Massachusetts is taking the lead by putting its health care industry on an annual budget and requiring all insurers and medical providers to make detailed price lists available to the public.2013-04-09T02:00:00-04:0085899461405http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/backers-see-momentum-as-6th-state-allows-same-sex-civil-unions-85899461405Backers See Momentum As 6th State Allows Same-Sex Civil UnionsColorado becomes the latest state to allow same-sex civil unions, as marriage supporters see victories around U.S.2013-03-21T02:00:00-04:0085899461392http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/colorado-governor-to-sign-civil-union-law-85899461392Colorado Governor to Sign Civil Union LawColorado becomes the latest state to allow same-sex civil unions, as marriage supporters see victories around U.S.2013-03-20T18:48:29-04:0085899460574http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/colorado-governor-signs-new-gun-restrictions-85899460574Colorado Governor Signs New Gun RestrictionsColorado’s new gun restrictions will limit the size of gun magazines and require a background check for all gun sales, including online purchases. Governor Hickenlooper signed the bill just hours after state Department of Corrections Director Tom Clements was shot and killed in his home.2013-03-20T14:00:00-04:0085899458869http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/maryland-repeals-death-penalty-sixth-state-in-six-years-85899458869Maryland Repeals Death Penalty, Sixth State in Six YearsMaryland became the sixth state in as many years to repeal the death penalty. But the fate of the state’s five remaining death row inmates is up to Governor Martin O'Malley.2013-03-13T02:00:00-04:0085899452334http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/advocates-for-climate-action-urge-insurers-to-join-up-85899452334Advocates for Climate Action Urge Insurers to Join UpSome are pushing the insurance industry to not only to crank up the volume on its longstanding calls for hardier building and safer land use in disaster-prone areas, but also to push for cuts to the carbon emissions.2013-02-20T00:30:00-05:0085899450816http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/governors-ask-lawmakers-to-prevent-future-shootings-85899450816Governors Ask Lawmakers to Prevent Future ShootingsThe recent mass shootings in Colorado and Connecticut reshaped governors’ legislative agendas this year, and many used their once-a-year legislative addresses to ask lawmakers to take up gun control, mental health treatment and school safety.2013-02-13T00:30:00-05:00