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Bill to remove credit scores from hiring process moves forward

Eli Stokols, Political Reporter — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:52:00 MST

DENVER -- After a long hearing filled with emotional testimony, Democrats propelled a measure to prevent employers from considering a job applicant's credit score in the hiring process through a Senate committee Monday night.

Capitol Wrap: Guns, salamanders & civil unions

Eli Stokols — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:46:00 MST

DENVER -- Six House Democrats joined Republicans in giving final approval to the "Make My Day Better" legislation, which would make it legal for businessowners to shoot and kill threatening intruders to their workplaces.

Anti-tax crusader Douglas Bruce sentenced to jail for tax evasion

Web Staff with Dave Young — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:15:00 MST

DENVER -- Douglas Bruce, the former state lawmaker who authored Colorado’s so-called Taxpayer Bill of Rights, was sentenced to 180 days in county jail and six years of probation Monday for failing to pay income tax for three years.

Bill lowering tuition for undocumented students clears Senate hurdle

Eli Stokols — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:27:00 MST

DENVER -- After a debate marked by lofty rhetoric but little suspense, the state Senate gave initial approval to legislation that aims to make it more affordable for undocumented immigrants to attend college in Colorado.

Rep. Bradford cleared by House ethics panel

Web Staff — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:34:00 MST

DENVER -- The House Ethics Committee on Friday voted to close the case against Rep. Laura Bradford (R-Grand Junction) related to a traffic stop in downtown Denver last month.

Colorado freed from some 'No Child Left Behind' rules

Greg Nieto | CNN — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 20:24:00 MST

His NCLB re-write stalled, Bennet heralds waiver announcement

WASHINGTON -- Colorado and nine other states are being granted waivers to free them from parts of the No Child Left Behind law, a White House official told CNN Thursday.

An open letter to Team Romney

Eli Stokols, Political Reporter — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 10:24:00 MST

Maybe it's time to meet the press

Dear Team Romney: Even after last night and a loss so unexpected, so devastating that you didn't even bother to try and spin it at all, you're still the likliest GOP presidential nominee.

Santorum wins Colorado caucus, deals major setback to Romney

Eli Stokols | Political Reporter — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 05:53:00 MST

DENVER -- Mitt Romney came to Colorado the GOP frontrunner and left a wounded candidate facing a long slog toward the presidential nomination.

Romney, Santorum rally ahead of Colorado caucuses tonight

Eli Stokols, Political Reporter — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 12:03:00 MST

LOVELAND, Colo. -- Ahead of Tuesday night's Colorado caucuses, Republican presidential hopefuls Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum, likely to finish one-two here, rallied supporters across the state.

Colorado civil unions backers applaud California gay marriage ruling

Eli Stokols, Political Reporter — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 11:04:00 MST

DENVER -- The backers of legislation that would recognize same-sex civil unions in Colorado cheered a ruling Monday by a federal appeals court on Tuesday declared California's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional.