As Colorado lawmakers open a new session, House Speaker Duran says Capitol culture must change

The Denver Democrat drew applause in declaring on Wednesday's opening day that "there is no place for harassment, hate speech or discrimination in this chamber."

Colorado legislators face questions about rising anti-growth sentiment

Party heads shared ideas to deal with anti-growth concerns Thursday during the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce's fifth annual Business Legislative Preview.

How Colorado lawmakers are addressing sexual harassment at the Capitol

There's a sense of urgency on this issue as the 2018 legislative session starts in a few short weeks with a cloud over it.

Fellow lawmakers, lobbyists accuse Rep. Steve Lebsock of harassment

One lobbyist described sexual harassment at the Colorado State Capitol as a problem that "crosses party lines and has been happening for generations."

Speaker Crisanta Duran on supporting undocumented immigrants, the I-70 reroute and finding money for roads

Colorado still needs money for transportation, disappointed Democratic lawmakers say

The 2017 session of the Colorado General Assembly ended without action on a top priority of Gov. John Hickenlooper and many lawmakers.

What happens now that the Senate Finance Committee has killed the transportation deal

Leadership in the House and Senate said lawmakers need to keep talking, while citizen groups may be bringing competing transportation measures to the ballot.

Colorado House Speaker Crisanta Duran says charter school funding bill needs to address equity

A House committee killed a similar bill last year, so Duran’s decision could give the bill new hope or effectively kill it again.

Transportation funding proposal passes the Colorado House with four Republican votes

On the final vote Friday, four Republicans joined 37 Democrats to vote for the bill.

Should a sales tax for roads help pay for toll lanes? A key sponsor says no

Speaker of the House Crisanta Duran said she's likely to introduce an amendment that would make sure "the new revenue would not go toward toll lane efforts."

Speaker Duran says Colorado legislators have a choice on the budget: “Ideology” or “problem-solving”

Democrats support a proposal to make the hospital provider fee an enterprise fund, but they won't go along with a reduction to the TABOR revenue cap.

Colorado legislative leaders still seeking ways forward on transportation funding, rare common ground

And we’re back: Republicans speaking Republican, Democrats speaking Democrat — with at least one area of agreement

Nobody likes potholes.

Colorado businesses can expect legislators to put 2016 battles on repeat

Colorado legislators get the chance tackle major issues facing the state starting Jan. 11 when the 2017 legislative session starts.

State Rep. Crisanta Duran to head Colorado House, Sen. Kevin Grantham to lead Senate

Colorado's state Legislature isn't changing hands between parties, but both the House and Senate have elected new bosses because of term limits.

State Rep. Crisanta Duran, Denver Councilman Albus Brooks named Rodel Fellows at upcoming Aspen Institute

State Rep. Crisanta Duran, the majority leader of Colorado's lower house, and Denver Councilman Albus Brooks are part of this year's Rodel Fellows class.

Colorado State Rep. Crisanta Duran at DNC: “We are a country where everything is possible”

State Rep. Crisanta Duran, majority leader in Colorado's House of Representatives and the first Latina to hold that position, was described as a rising star.

John Hickenlooper has a prime time speaking position Thursday at the DNC

Hick will talk on the final night of the convention and not too long before Hillary Clinton herself is scheduled to speak.

Colorado’s Crisanta Duran is a “rising star to watch” at the DNC