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Last Updated: Jun 12 2018 · 7:40 p.m.

Governor John Hickenlooper meets with press after the 2018 legislative session has ended, May 10, 2018. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Gov. Hickenlooper is happy with the results of the latest legislative session, calling it the most successful of his two terms

If you want to call Gov. John Hickenlooper a lame duck, go ahead. But he wants you to know this duck kept swimming through what he said was the most successful session of the General Assembly under his two terms.

The Colorado State Capitol, Feb. 14, 2018. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

Colorado lawmakers conclude 2018 session with pension deal

Lawmakers narrowly passed an ambitious plan to rescue the state pension fund from the fiscal brink.

Colorado House of Representatives, March 15, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Colorado Democrats offer counterproposal to shore up pension

The changes heard in the House Finance Committee would nix a GOP plan to offer more public workers a defined contribution plan.

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Colorado pension rescue plan passes in state Senate, almost certain to be changed in state House

One of the top legislative priorities of 2018, the bill exposed stark differences between parties.

David Reed holds an American Flag over the crowd. The tax day tax march calling for President Trump to release his returns, April 15, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Run a centrist for governor? For many Colorado Democrats, those days are gone

Republicans see the Democratic gubernatorial field as an opportunity to grab the political center. Many Democrats think they're right where they should be.

Civic Center Station under construction, Oct. 30. 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Gov. Hickenlooper’s 2018-19 budget proposes to save money for the next recession, shore up pensions

"If we're not saving money, the next downturn is going to be all that much worse," said Henry Sobanet, the governor's budget director.

Ken Salazar talks to Hillary Clinton supporters after a rally at EXDO. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar among 2017 Colorado Latino Hall of Fame inductees

The former U.S. senator and secretary of the interior will be joined by six other Latino leaders who helped shaped Colorado history.

Colorado pension board calls for higher contributions, cuts

The Public Employees' Retirement Association is 58.1 percent funded, down from 62.1 percent in December of 2015.

Report: Colorado pension fund liabilities up 20 percent

Colorado's public employee pension fund netted a 7.3 percent return on its investments last year.

Former United States Secretary of the Interior and Senator Ken Salazar speaks out against Donald Trump on the State Capitol steps, July 2, 2016. (Sara Hertwig/For Denverite)

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Denver news in 5 minutes: Need-to-know items today, March 5

Happy Sunday! It's still nice out. Don't forget that it's March -- get out and enjoy it. Some talking points today:

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