/tags/capitol-conversation Capitol Conversation en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Fri, 11 May 2018 21:09:20 GMT /politics/2018-05-11/capitol-conversation-the-end-of-a-historic-and-productive-session Colorado lawmakers wrapped up their annual legislative session this week. Even though the session was often overshadowed by sexual harassment allegations… Fri, 11 May 2018 21:09:20 GMT /politics/2018-05-11/capitol-conversation-the-end-of-a-historic-and-productive-session Bente Birkeland /politics/2018-05-02/drama-surrounds-gop-lawmakers-support-for-colorado-gun-bill A Republican House leader is facing a backlash from his own caucus for sponsoring a bill that would allow law enforcement and family members to get a… Wed, 02 May 2018 13:13:30 GMT /politics/2018-05-02/drama-surrounds-gop-lawmakers-support-for-colorado-gun-bill Bente Birkeland /politics/2018-05-02/bill-to-unify-sexual-assault-reporting-on-colorado-campuses-defeated A bi-partisan measure that would have updated and clarified how public and private colleges and universities address campus sexual assault failed in the… Wed, 02 May 2018 12:41:28 GMT /politics/2018-05-02/bill-to-unify-sexual-assault-reporting-on-colorado-campuses-defeated Bente Birkeland /politics/2018-04-27/capitol-conversation-teachers-ask-for-more-money Thousands of Colorado teachers spent two days rallying at the state Capitol for higher salaries and more money for schools. They highlighted long-standing… Sat, 28 Apr 2018 02:55:49 GMT /politics/2018-04-27/capitol-conversation-teachers-ask-for-more-money Bente Birkeland /politics/2018-04-24/sen-baumgardner-accusers-make-full-workplace-harassment-investigations-public Two accusers who filed workplace harassment complaints at Colorado’s Capitol against Sen. Randy Baumgardner are now releasing the full investigative… Wed, 25 Apr 2018 00:08:12 GMT /politics/2018-04-24/sen-baumgardner-accusers-make-full-workplace-harassment-investigations-public Bente Birkeland /politics/2018-04-22/capitol-conversation-how-do-you-solve-a-problem-like-pera A major piece of legislation to reform the state’s pension plan is making its way through the state legislature during the final days of the session. One… Sun, 22 Apr 2018 19:05:54 GMT /politics/2018-04-22/capitol-conversation-how-do-you-solve-a-problem-like-pera Bente Birkeland /politics/2018-04-16/capitol-conversation-major-items-still-undecided Colorado’s annual legislative session is nearing its end and lawmakers still have plenty of work to wrap up before May 9. Statehouse reporter Bente… Mon, 16 Apr 2018 22:28:01 GMT /politics/2018-04-16/capitol-conversation-major-items-still-undecided Bente Birkeland /politics/2018-04-09/capitol-conversation-report-suggests-ways-to-address-harassment-at-colorado-capitol A 235-page report from an outside consultant says the culture at Colorado’s state capitol is unhealthy -- and the system in place to detect and deter… Mon, 09 Apr 2018 21:18:10 GMT /politics/2018-04-09/capitol-conversation-report-suggests-ways-to-address-harassment-at-colorado-capitol Bente Birkeland /politics/2018-03-29/capitol-conversation-the-annual-budget-debate Passing a balanced budget is the only thing Colorado lawmakers are required to do during the annual 120-day legislative session. A strong economy means… Thu, 29 Mar 2018 19:53:51 GMT /politics/2018-03-29/capitol-conversation-the-annual-budget-debate Bente Birkeland /politics/2018-03-23/capitol-conversation-transportation-funding For the second year in a row, Colorado lawmakers are working on a way to provide funding for the states roadways. In 2017 it was a proposed tax measure… Fri, 23 Mar 2018 21:58:45 GMT /politics/2018-03-23/capitol-conversation-transportation-funding Bente Birkeland