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Colorado Gun Laws

NEWS
2:58 pm
Wed February 5, 2014

Colorado Democrats Strike Down Background Check Repeal

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Originally published on Tue February 4, 2014 10:56 am

The gun debate that riveted the state capitol in 2013, once again took center stage Monday. Fewer people came to the capitol to testify on a key gun bill than the last round, but emotions were still strong.

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NEWS
2:04 pm
Mon December 30, 2013

A Look Ahead At The Upcoming Legislative Session

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Going into the 2014 legislative session, Colorado Democrats are still in the majority at the capitol. With an election year looming, party leaders – including Senate President-elect Morgan Carroll – say they want to focus on creating more jobs.

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NEWS
6:09 am
Fri December 20, 2013

Hickenlooper Speaks To 2014 Legislative Agenda

The Governor addresses the media Thursday looking ahead to the 2014 legislative session.
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Governor John Hickenlooper says he wants to focus on jobs, the economy and non-partisan issues during the next legislative session. As he outlined his agenda Thursday, his biggest hope is that politics will take a back seat.

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NEWS
9:14 am
Thu December 19, 2013

Following Arapahoe, Lawmakers Reflect On Gun Laws

A sign of the intense debate, gun advocates wait outside the capitol's largest hearing room because the room is full, March 4, 2013.
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Once again, Colorado lawmakers are heading into a legislative session following a school shooting.

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NEWS
9:55 am
Fri December 13, 2013

Following A Turbulent Year, Colorado Lawmakers Unsure What 2014 Holds

The Colorado Senate chamber, seen in a budget debate in 2011. Members are hoping to put the past in the past and work together, but post-recall shake-ups and an election year could make that difficult.
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Originally published on Fri December 13, 2013 6:40 am

When Colorado lawmakers return in January, the makeup of the state Senate will be different. Coming off a tumultuous off session with two first-ever recalls and a resignation can do that. The state’s Democrats now have a new Senate President and only a one-seat hold on the majority.

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NEWS
9:43 am
Thu December 12, 2013

KVNF Regional Newscast: Thursday, December 12, 2013

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Headlines

  • Private Gun Sales affected by New Background Check Law
  • US Fish & Wildlife Says BLM Sage-Grouse Plan is Too Weak
  • Bross was First Luxury Hotel in Delta County
  • Pataognia CEO Defends Company's Stance on Fracking
  • Western Governors Launch Wildlife Mapping Project
NEWS
8:53 am
Thu December 12, 2013

Private Gun Sales See Effect From New Background Check Law

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Originally published on Thu December 12, 2013 6:33 am

Democratic state lawmakers say a new law requiring universal background checks for gun purchases is working well. Data from the Department of Public Safety shows 2 percent of private gun sales were blocked because of the law.

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NEWS
9:39 am
Fri November 29, 2013

KVNF Regional Newscast: Friday, November 29, 2013

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  • MSHA Team Will Investigate Ouray Mine Accident
  • KDNK's Sounds of the High Country -  Marshall Swearingen on Repurposing a South Dakota Mine for Physics Research
  • State Senator Evie Hudak Resigns
  • Salvation Army in Grand Junction Feeds 700 on Thanksgiving
  • KVNF Sports Report
NEWS
8:26 am
Wed November 20, 2013

KVNF Regional Newscast: Wednesday, November 20, 2013

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  • Pilot Dies in Plane Crash Near Cedaredge
  • Feds Investigating Pagosa Springs Resort for possible links to Drug Money
  • Coloradans Still Have Mixed Feelings on Hickenlooper Policies
  • Forecasters Sending Warnings about Backcountry Avalanches
  • Rifle Man Dies in Crash on I-70
  • Gun Reform Advocates Rally in Denver
NEWS
8:31 am
Fri July 12, 2013

KVNF Local Newscast Friday, July 12, 2013

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  • Negotiations over SB252 begin this week
  • North Fork environmental groups continue to pressure lawmakers to preserve valley from oil and gas development
  • Fire on Green Mountain extinguished
  • Telluride focuses on reducing greenhouse gases
  • Opponents on both sides claim victory in recent gun ruling
  • Hickenlooper wants tax increase to fund schools
  • Sand Creek survivors file suit
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