2026 session
The Gold Miner #26
May 15, 2026 · PDF source · THE MOTHER LODE, CAPITOL CHATTER, THE LOBBY TEAM
Happy SINE DIE! The final day of the legislature was Wednesday, May 13.
The Gold Miner #25
April 30, 2026 · PDF source · THE MOTHER LODE, CAPITOL CHATTER, THE LOBBY TEAM
The countdown is on under the Gold Dome. With the Colorado General Assembly set to adjourn its 2026 regular session on May 13, lawmakers are entering the final stretch with a crowd…
The Gold Miner #24
April 21, 2026 · PDF source · THE MOTHER LODE, CAPITOL CHATTER, THE LOBBY TEAM
Colorado lawmakers saw several major developments last week, beginning with the confirmation of new HCPF Executive Director Gretchen Hammer. A familiar face within the department, …
The Gold Miner #23
April 2, 2026 · PDF source · THE MOTHER LODE, CAPITOL CHATTER, THE LOBBY TEAM
This week marks a critical point in the legislative calendar as the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) works to finalize the “long bill” in advance of its expected introduction in the Ho…
The Gold Miner #22
March 19, 2026 · PDF source · THE MOTHER LODE, BUDGET BONANZA, CAPITOL CHATTER, THE LOBBY TEAM
We’ve officially crossed the midpoint of the legislative session. The state’s budget, also known as the “Long Bill,” is required to be introduced by the end of the month, and with …
The Gold Miner #21
March 5, 2026 · PDF source · THE MOTHER LODE, BUDGET BONANZA, CAPITOL CHATTER, THE LOBBY TEAM
Topics at the Capitol over the past two weeks have included ethics and criminal proceedings, firearms legislation, immigration policy, and increasingly pointed floor debate.
The Gold Miner #20
February 19, 2026 · PDF source · THE MOTHER LODE, BUDGET BONANZA, CAPITOL CHATTER, THE LOBBY TEAM
Last week, department supplemental budget requests approved by the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) were heard and passed out of the House. Two proposals generated the most discussion …
The Gold Miner #19
February 6, 2026 · PDF source · THE MOTHER LODE, BUDGET BONANZA, CAPITOL CHATTER, THE LOBBY TEAM
The Colorado General Assembly has once again convened under the cloud of a significant budget shortfall. As required by the state’s constitution, lawmakers must pass a balanced bud…
2025 session
The Gold Miner #18
May 15, 2025 · 76.group · THE MOTHER LODE, CAPITOL CHATTER
The Colorado General Assembly adjourned “Sine Die” last Wednesday, ending the 2025 legislative session. Insiders are preparing for a special session this fall to address potential …
The Gold Miner #17
April 24, 2025 · 76.group · THE MOTHER LODE, BUDGET BONANZA, CAPITOL CHATTER
With only two weeks until Sine Die, marking the close of the 2025 Colorado legislative session, lawmakers are hurrying to introduce several late bills. Among the anticipated measur…
The Gold Miner #16
April 10, 2025 · 76.group · THE MOTHER LODE, BUDGET BONANZA, CAPITOL CHATTER
The last two weeks have seemed like a sprint and there is no sign of it slowing down as Democrats in the Colorado legislature are making sure their agenda is fulfilled, even their …
The Gold Miner #15
March 27, 2025 · 76.group · THE MOTHER LODE, BUDGET BONANZA, CAPITOL CHATTER
One of the most significant events in the Colorado legislature over the past two weeks has been the one-week delay of the state budget bill, commonly known as the Long Bill. The an…
The Gold Miner #14
March 13, 2025 · 76.group · THE MOTHER LODE, THE BILLFOLD, BUDGET BONANZA, CAPITOL CHATTER
We have officially passed the midpoint of the 75th Colorado State Legislative Session, with one significant bill, the Long Bill, still looming on the horizon.
The Gold Miner #13
February 27, 2025 · 76.group · THE MOTHER LODE, THE BILLFOLD, BUDGET BONANZA, CAPITOL CHATTER
Since the last update of the Gold Miner, long-spirited debates have been commonplace in both the House and Senate chambers.
The Gold Miner #12
February 13, 2025 · 76.group · THE MOTHER LODE, THE BILLFOLD, BUDGET BONANZA, CAPITOL CHATTER
Over the past two weeks, the Colorado legislature has been active in introducing and debating significant legislation.
The Gold Miner #11
January 30, 2025 · 76.group · THE MOTHER LODE, THE BILLFOLD, BUDGET BONANZA, CAPITOL CHATTER
Today marks the 23rd day of the 2025 Colorado General Assembly. The session started strong, with 130 bills introduced on opening day. Since then, 134 more bills have been filed, br…
The Gold Miner #10
January 17, 2025 · 76.group · THE MOTHER LODE, THE BILLFOLD, BUDGET BONANZA, CAPITOL CHATTER
Colorado’s 75th General Assembly kicked off on January 8th and leadership from the majority party introduced more than 130 bills. These bills included the “Assault Weapons Ban”, pr…