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John Frank

John Frank was a Denver Post political reporter until leaving in 2018.

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In state Senate, tensions from power shift linger

April 26, 2016 at 4:56 a.m.

In state Senate, tensions from power shift linger

Colorado governor John Hickenlooper discusses the state's plan to help get the long-term unemployed back to work Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Colorado State Capitol in Denver.

Hickenlooper announces initiative aimed at jobless workers

April 26, 2016 at 4:46 a.m.

Hickenlooper announces initiative aimed at jobless workers

Dickey Lee Hullinghorst takes her place after being elected Speaker of the House during the opening of the Colorado legislature at the State Capitol in Denver, Colo., on Jan. 7, 2015.

On opening day, Colorado lawmakers find partisanship amid unity talk

April 26, 2016 at 3:21 a.m.

On opening day, Colorado lawmakers find partisanship amid unity talk

New Colorado Senate President, Bill Cadman, R-Colorado Springs, lights the first of three candles in the Senate Chambers on opening day of the 2015 Colorado legislative session at the State Capitol January 7, 2015. The first candle was lit to honor Cadman's late mother, Elizabeth Cadman, who died of cancer, second candle was lit along with Senator Pat Steadman, D-Denver, to honor Steadman's partner, Dave Misner, who died September 2012 and the third was lit to honor Colorado school shooting victims.

Partisan flashes as GOP takes control of Colorado Senate

April 26, 2016 at 12:44 a.m.

Partisan flashes as GOP takes control of Colorado Senate

In this 2014 file photo, a dusting of snow covers the Colorado Capitol building in downtown Denver.

Colorado GOP touts unity facing divided statehouse

April 26, 2016 at 12:08 a.m.

Colorado GOP touts unity facing divided statehouse

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Colorado Democrats walk fine line with economic message

January 6, 2015 at 5:18 a.m.

Colorado Democrats walk fine line with economic message

Rep. Jim Wilson hangs a painted Broncos art piece Monday in his office at the Capitol. His daughter gave it to him as a Christmas present.

Democrats, Republicans outline agendas ahead of Colorado session

April 26, 2016 at 2:58 a.m.

Democrats, Republicans outline agendas ahead of Colorado session

Marco Carus of AAA Building Maintenance polishes some brass railings in the House of Representatives chamber at the Capitol last month.

Colorado’s 2015 legislative session will touch on several issues

April 25, 2016 at 10:44 p.m.

Colorado's 2015 legislative session will touch on several issues

GOP state Sen. Bill Cadman of Colorado Springs will become the first Republican to lead the Colorado chamber since the party lost the majority in 2004.

The evolution of Bill Cadman, who will lead the Colorado Senate

April 25, 2016 at 10:27 p.m.

The evolution of Bill Cadman, who will lead the Colorado Senate

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper talks about the recent elections, and his second term from his office at the state capitol on Monday, November 24, 2014.

Hickenlooper short five key hires for new Cabinet

April 26, 2016 at 2:47 a.m.

Hickenlooper short five key hires for new Cabinet