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Civil Unions Battle Could Affect Obama's Winning In Colorado

AP | IVAN MORENO and KRISTEN WYATT | Posted 05.20.2012

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DENVER -- Minutes after President Barack Obama endorsed gay marriage on May 9, Colorado's Democratic governor choked back tears as he ordered state la...

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Tensions Remain High After Civil Unions Defeat

AP | IVAN MORENO | Posted 05.16.2012

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DENVER -- Opponents of same-sex unions rallied at the Colorado Capitol on Tuesday as tensions remained high one day after state House Republicans reje...

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GOP Kills Civil Unions In Special Session

AP | IVAN MORENO and KRISTEN WYATT | Posted 05.15.2012

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DENVER — A last-ditch effort by Colorado's governor to give gay couples in the state rights similar to married couples failed Monday after Repub...

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Special Session Begins: Will McNulty Give Civil Unions A Fair Shot?

Posted 05.14.2012

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Colorado's lawmakers are going back to work this morning to decide the fate of seven bills during a special legislative session that Gov. John Hickenl...

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Hickenlooper Announces 7 Bills For Special Session

The Huffington Post | Matt Ferner | Posted 05.10.2012

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On Thursday, Gov. John Hickenlooper officially signed an order for a special legislative session to consider bills that the House Republican leadershi...

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Colo. Gov. Announces Special Session To Readdress Civil Unions

The Huffington Post | Matt Ferner | Posted 05.10.2012

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An emotional Gov. John Hickenlooper held a press conference Wednesday afternoon announcing a special legislative session that would be used to readdre...

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Hickenlooper To Call Special Session To Readdress Killed Bills (POLL)

Posted 05.09.2012

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If this were a horror movie, we could call it: "The Night Of The Living Dead Bills." Or maybe: "The House That Kills." But unfortunately it's not a ho...

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Rocky Mountain Higher? Hick Signs Bill To Expand Spaceflight Biz

Posted 04.20.2012

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The Rocky Mountain high is poised to get even higher. On Thursday, Gov. John Hickenlooper signed the "Spaceflight Entity Limited Liability" bill (SB12...

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Rocky Mountain High To Get Higher With Colo. Spaceport

Posted 12.08.2011

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Colorado, known for its majestic Rocky mountains, clean air and water, outdoor lifestyle... and spaceport? That's just what Gov. John Hickenlooper is ...

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Occupy Colo. Springs Mic Checks Gov.’s Solar Event

Posted 11.30.2011

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While speaking at a groundbreaking event for a new solar garden, Gov. John Hickenlooper was interrupted by several Occupy Colorado Springs protesters'...

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Is Colo. Tax Defeat A Signal Of Voters' Sour Mood?

AP | By KRISTEN WYATT | Posted 01.03.2012

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DENVER -- An off-year tax vote in Colorado this week likely sent a powerful message to policymakers nationwide who are wondering if voters will consid...

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No Increased Taxes: Colo. Measure Would Have Funded Schools

AP | By KRISTEN WYATT | Posted 01.01.2012

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DENVER -- Colorado voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly rejected the nation's only statewide tax increase on ballots this year – a proposal to raise...

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Hickenlooper Cracks Down On School Bullying

The Huffington Post | Matt Ferner | Posted 07.13.2011

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Governor John Hickenlooper is expected to sign House Bill 1254 today. The bill, lauded by high schools, minority leaders and LGBT rights groups seeks ...

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