http://www.nbc11news.com/news/politics/headlines RSS Feed for KKCO - Politics - Headlines en-us Wed, 15 May 2013 20:40:23 GMT 2013-05-15T20:40:23Z en-us http://www.nbc11news.com/news/politics/headlines/Governor-signs-Colo-child-welfare-bills-207525061.html The governor has signed a package of bills revamping Colorado's child welfare system. Wed, 15 May 2013 20:40:23 GMT http://www.nbc11news.com/news/politics/headlines/Governor-signs-Colo-child-welfare-bills-207525061.html 2013-05-15T20:40:23Z http://www.nbc11news.com/news/politics/headlines/Cellphone-location-without-warrants-becomes-law-207358071.html Colorado authorities will have expanded access to cellphone locations without a warrant in cases of emergencies under a new law. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:31:53 GMT http://www.nbc11news.com/news/politics/headlines/Cellphone-location-without-warrants-becomes-law-207358071.html 2013-05-14T13:31:53Z http://www.nbc11news.com/news/politics/headlines/Shelter-dogs-cats-now-Colos-official-state-pet-207271641.html Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a bill making the designation on Monday morning at Denver's animal shelter. The Democratic governor brought along his dog, Skye, which he got from a shelter. Mon, 13 May 2013 21:02:21 GMT http://www.nbc11news.com/news/politics/headlines/Shelter-dogs-cats-now-Colos-official-state-pet-207271641.html 2013-05-13T21:02:21Z http://www.nbc11news.com/news/politics/headlines/Colorado-Medicaid-expansion-to-be-signed-into-law-207185891.html An expansion of Medicaid eligibility that is expected to add 160,000 adults to public health care assistance in Colorado is being signed into law. Mon, 13 May 2013 21:04:43 GMT http://www.nbc11news.com/news/politics/headlines/Colorado-Medicaid-expansion-to-be-signed-into-law-207185891.html 2013-05-13T21:04:43Z http://www.nbc11news.com/news/politics/headlines/Police-training-for-dog-encounters-becoming-law-207185551.html New training for Colorado law enforcement officers in the aftermath of deadly dog shootings will be a requirement under a bill being signed into law. Mon, 13 May 2013 21:11:33 GMT http://www.nbc11news.com/news/politics/headlines/Police-training-for-dog-encounters-becoming-law-207185551.html 2013-05-13T21:11:33Z http://www.nbc11news.com/news/politics/headlines/Colorado-politicians-size-up-legislative-victories-206746661.html Colorado lawmakers finished their official business long before their deadline of midnight last night. Thu, 09 May 2013 13:20:57 GMT http://www.nbc11news.com/news/politics/headlines/Colorado-politicians-size-up-legislative-victories-206746661.html 2013-05-09T13:20:57Z http://www.nbc11news.com/news/politics/headlines/Expansion-of-DNA-sampling-fails-in-Colo-206576391.html A proposal to expand DNA collection for some misdemeanor convictions in Colorado failed during the last days of the session because one of the sponsors couldn't get enough support for the measure. Wed, 08 May 2013 13:23:50 GMT http://www.nbc11news.com/news/politics/headlines/Expansion-of-DNA-sampling-fails-in-Colo-206576391.html 2013-05-08T13:23:50Z http://www.nbc11news.com/news/politics/headlines/Colo-House-passes-immigrant-licenses-206575891.html Driver's licenses for immigrants living in Colorado illegally barely passed the state House. Wed, 08 May 2013 13:21:26 GMT http://www.nbc11news.com/news/politics/headlines/Colo-House-passes-immigrant-licenses-206575891.html 2013-05-08T13:21:26Z http://www.nbc11news.com/news/politics/headlines/Colo-session-ends-with-contentious-bills-settled-206574731.html Colorado lawmakers are closing the 2013 session Wednesday with the most contentious issues behind them. Thu, 09 May 2013 03:53:26 GMT http://www.nbc11news.com/news/politics/headlines/Colo-session-ends-with-contentious-bills-settled-206574731.html 2013-05-09T03:53:26Z http://www.nbc11news.com/news/politics/headlines/Driving-stoned-debate-appears-settled-in-Colo-206461271.html A marijuana driving limit in Colorado is headed to the governor's desk -- on the measure's sixth try through the Legislature. Tue, 07 May 2013 18:50:00 GMT http://www.nbc11news.com/news/politics/headlines/Driving-stoned-debate-appears-settled-in-Colo-206461271.html 2013-05-07T18:50:00Z