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Nick Coltrain
Nick Coltrain covers state politics for the Denver Post. He joined the news organization in 2022 after covering the Iowa caucus and COVID-19 for the Des Moines Register and all things for the Fort Collins Coloradoan.
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Colorado initiative to require life in prison for child sex trafficking makes state ballot
A Colorado voter initiative that would require sentences to life in prison for people convicted of child sex trafficking has qualified for the November ballot.

Colorado Democrats blast Gov. Jared Polis as he again hints at intervening in Tina Peters’ prison sentence
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has again signaled that he thinks Tina Peters' prison sentence was too harsh as he considers granting some form of clemency -- though not a full...

Colorado House committee shoots down bill targeting high stadium prices on beer, hot dogs
"I wish, for me, I didn't find so many booby traps every time I started to look at (the consequences) if we do this," Rep. Chad Clifford said.

Colorado’s House, Senate advance pair of gun control bills targeting 3D printing, barrel sales
Both measures were exclusively backed by Democrats, who hold nearly 2-to-1 majorities in both chambers.

AI in health care, open records rules on docket at Colorado Capitol
Bills to rein in artificial intelligence in health care, 3D-printed guns, CORA and captive audience pricing are on the docket at Colorado legislature.

Colorado lawmakers debate limits on police surveillance, data and tech: āIt’s not just coming down the pipe — it’s hereā
"When this crazy liberal from Denver and this libertarian from El Paso County sit in front of you, that means there is a legitimate community concern," state Rep. Jennifer Bacon...

Former state representative tapped to fill vacant Colorado Senate seat
A Democratic vacancy committee picked former state Rep. Adrienne Benavidez to fill a vacant Colorado Senate seat Thursday night.

Former Colorado senator gets probation, community service for faking support letters
Former state Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis was sentenced to two years of probation and 150 hours of community service on Friday following her conviction on four felony charges.

Ethics committee finds probable cause to investigate if Colorado House member broke rules
The House Ethics Committee found probable cause to further investigate two out of six allegations filed against Weinberg, a Loveland Republican, by fellow GOP Rep. Brandi Bradley.

Colorado Senate passes measure that would allow people to sue ICE agents for constitutional violations
"Windows are getting smashed in cars. ... Five-foot-2, middle-aged women are being thrown to the ground,ā said Sen. Mike Weissman, a bill sponsor.