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THE MOTHER LODE — The Colorado General Assembly adjourned “Sine Die” last Wednesday, ending the 2025 legislative session. Insiders are preparing for a special session this fall to address potential federal funding cuts to Medicaid and other programs due to Colorado’s so-called “sanctuary state” status.
Read the edition ›THE MOTHER LODE — With only two weeks until Sine Die, marking the close of the 2025 Colorado legislative session, lawmakers are hurrying to introduce several late bills. Among the anticipated measures is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) bill, a follow-up to last year’s legislation.
Read the edition ›THE MOTHER LODE — The last two weeks have seemed like a sprint and there is no sign of it slowing down as Democrats in the Colorado legislature are making sure their agenda is fulfilled, even their most controversial policies.
Read the edition ›THE MOTHER LODE — One of the most significant events in the Colorado legislature over the past two weeks has been the one-week delay of the state budget bill, commonly known as the Long Bill. The announcement came on the Senate floor.
Read the edition ›THE MOTHER LODE — We have officially passed the midpoint of the 75th Colorado State Legislative Session, with one significant bill, the Long Bill, still looming on the horizon. Friday, March 14th marks the deadline for final passage of House bills.
Read the edition ›THE MOTHER LODE — Since the last update of the Gold Miner, long-spirited debates have been commonplace in both the House and Senate chambers. Two Senate bills in particular ignited hours-long debates.
Read the edition ›THE MOTHER LODE — Over the past two weeks, the Colorado legislature has been active in introducing and debating significant legislation, including the semi-automatic gun ban bill, which has been delayed twice.
Read the edition ›THE MOTHER LODE — Today marks the 23rd day of the 2025 Colorado General Assembly. The session started strong, with 130 bills introduced on opening day. Since then, 134 more bills have been filed, bringing the total to 264.
Read the edition ›THE MOTHER LODE — Colorado’s 75th General Assembly kicked off on January 8th and leadership from the majority party introduced more than 130 bills, including the “Assault Weapons Ban,” prohibition of price gouging and a tax incentive to bring the Sundance Film Festival to Colorado.
Read the edition ›THE MOTHER LODE — Sine Die! It has seemed like a marathon these last few weeks of the session, with early mornings turning into late evenings every day. In the end, some notable developments took place, like an agreement on oil and gas.
Read the edition ›THE MOTHER LODE — We are on the decline! With a month left in session, we are rapidly seeing bills being pushed, passed, or killed. Although the end is in sight, the speed intensifies to get things passed.
Read the edition ›THE MOTHER LODE — We are on the decline! With a month left in session, we are rapidly seeing bills being pushed, passed, or killed, and the pace of the legislature only intensifies from here.
Read the edition ›THE MOTHER LODE — Colorado legislators are intensifying efforts to address PFAS chemicals with Senate Bill 24-081, which bans the sale and distribution of various PFAS-containing products, from cleaning products to outdoor apparel.
Read the edition ›THE MOTHER LODE — Nearly 540 bills have been introduced, marking the halfway point of the session. Certain bills are advancing more rapidly than others with a continued focus on housing, energy and public safety initiatives.
Read the edition ›THE MOTHER LODE — The hallways of the Capitol are buzzing with over 400 bills introduced as we wrap up the second month of the session. Committee hearings are lasting longer as contentious discussions continue.
Read the edition ›THE MOTHER LODE — We’re now well into the legislative session and the momentum keeps building, with a total of 381 bills introduced. Bills that have navigated the rigorous committee process have passed their chambers.
Read the edition ›THE MOTHER LODE — Three weeks into the legislative session, the tempo has notably intensified. Bills are now being assigned to committees, with 103 days remaining until Sine Die on May 8th.
Read the edition ›THE MOTHER LODE — The second regular session of the 74th Colorado General Assembly convened on Wednesday, January 10th, leaving 117 days until Sine Die on May 8th.
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