/tags/john-morse John Morse en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 07:31:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-03-31/amid-pushback-colorado-gun-control-measure-goes-on-trial Activists have sued to halt the state's ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines. The trial, which begins this week, leaves the law in limbo. Mon, 31 Mar 2014 07:31:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-03-31/amid-pushback-colorado-gun-control-measure-goes-on-trial Ben Markus /npr-news/2013-12-11/after-fight-over-colo-gun-laws-two-sides-as-dug-in-as-ever Colorado enacted several tough gun control measures after the shooting in Newtown, Conn. — and then voters ousted two lawmakers who backed those laws. One former senator says he has no regrets, while the man who helped remove him is now focused on other gun rights supporters. Wed, 11 Dec 2013 21:46:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-12-11/after-fight-over-colo-gun-laws-two-sides-as-dug-in-as-ever Kirk Siegler, Kirk Siegler /politics/2013-11-27/colorado-senator-resigns-to-avoid-a-recall Senator Evie Hudak (D-Arvada) stepped down Wednesday to avoid a potential recall that could have turned control of the state senate back over to the… Wed, 27 Nov 2013 22:19:25 GMT /politics/2013-11-27/colorado-senator-resigns-to-avoid-a-recall Brian Larson /politics/2013-09-11/state-senators-ousted-in-historic-recall-elections In two historic recall efforts, Democratic State Senators John Morse and Angela Giron lost their seats in the State Legislature Tuesday evening.[Updated… Wed, 11 Sep 2013 06:08:18 GMT /politics/2013-09-11/state-senators-ousted-in-historic-recall-elections Nathan Heffel, Erin O'Toole /npr-news/2013-09-10/colorado-voters-to-decide-2-lawmakers-fates-in-recall-elections The Democratic senators were targeted by gun rights activists after sweeping gun control laws were passed. The elections have attracted donations from major players across the country. Tue, 10 Sep 2013 07:36:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-09-10/colorado-voters-to-decide-2-lawmakers-fates-in-recall-elections Bente Birkeland, Bente Birkeland /politics/2013-09-09/focus-shifts-to-voter-turnout-on-recall-election-day A drawn-out fight is almost over for two Colorado lawmakers who are fighting to keep their jobs after voting for new firearms restrictions. Senate… Mon, 09 Sep 2013 19:02:00 GMT /politics/2013-09-09/focus-shifts-to-voter-turnout-on-recall-election-day Erin O'Toole /politics/2013-09-03/gun-debate-continues-as-colorado-senate-recalls-loom On Sept. 10, voters in Colorado Springs and Pueblo will decide whether two Democratic state senators, John Morse and Angela Giron, should keep their jobs.… Tue, 03 Sep 2013 12:31:37 GMT /politics/2013-09-03/gun-debate-continues-as-colorado-senate-recalls-loom Bente Birkeland /politics/2013-07-31/morse-kept-busy-with-recall-election Normally, it’s a low time of year in Colorado politics. No general election, no Governor’s race. The state capitol is quiet and the hustle and bustle of… Wed, 31 Jul 2013 10:30:00 GMT /politics/2013-07-31/morse-kept-busy-with-recall-election Bente Birkeland /politics/2013-07-23/whats-at-stake-in-morse-giron-recall September 10th will be a make or break day for two Colorado lawmakers facing recall.Democratic Senator’s John Morse and Angela Giron are facing recall… Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMT /politics/2013-07-23/whats-at-stake-in-morse-giron-recall Brian Larson, Jody Hope Strogoff /npr-news/2013-06-08/the-best-way-to-scare-a-politician Once rare, recall elections are becoming increasingly common. It's not that politicians are markedly more crooked than in the past. Rather, foes view recalls as a way to fight back against policies they don't like. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 12:35:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-06-08/the-best-way-to-scare-a-politician Alan Greenblatt