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The Colorado legislature prints millions of pieces of paper each year, costing the state a hefty sum. But that could soon be a thing of the past. This year in an effort to cut down on costs, each of the 100 lawmakers received new i-Pads. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

Colorado’s Speaker of the House says he expects lawmakers to act on several of President Barack Obama’s recommendations to curb gun violence. Bente Birkeland reports that Governor John Hickenlooper has also called for a broad discussion on guns during the legislative session.

Headlines:

• Colorado Democrats hope to act on gun control
• CHC sends delegation to DC to lobby against BLM oil and gas leasing
• Legislature hopes to be paper-free in future sessions
• San Miguel commissioners pass moratorium on cell towers
• State offices closed on Monday for MLK jr. Day
• Weekly Western Slope Skies report

Colorado Democrats are once again trying to pass a bill to give illegal immigrants who graduate from Colorado high schools in state college tuition. Students currently pay out of state rates. Similar measures have failed in the past, but supporters expect the bill to easily clear the legislature now that Democrats control both chambers. Bente Berkland has more from the state capitol.

Headlines:

• Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to step down, return home in March
• Democrats introduce tuition bill for resident illegal immigrants
• Delta County Commissioners address Amendment 64 compliance issues
• Paonia grapplers ranked No. 1, Weekly Local Sports Report
• CDOT to close Highway 145 starting tonight

State lawmakers have already introduced more than 100 bills on a wide variety of topics since the legislature began last Wednesday. From the state capitol, Bente  Birkeland has more on the first of many gun measures.