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KVNF Regional Newscast: March 8, 2018

By • Mar 8, 2018

  • Democratic caucus voters select Cary Kennedy as frontrunner for Governor
  • Delta County Planning Commission re-aligned by County Commissioners
  • Planning Commission members respond to criticism about under representation
  • Senate GOP insists crime must be committed to expel a member from chamber

Following A Turbulent Year, Colorado Lawmakers Unsure What 2014 Holds

By Bente Birkeland • Dec 13, 2013

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.

New State Senate President Previews Session

By Bente Birkeland • Dec 5, 2012

Democratic senator John Morse will take over as the next senate president in January. He previously served as the majority leader. Statehouse reporter Bente Birkeland sat down with him to talk about how he sees his new role and his hopes for the legislative session.