Gov. John Hickenlooper News

Immigrant Driver’s Licenses Signed In Colorado

Immigrants living illegally in Colorado will be able to get driver’s licenses under a bill signed Wednesday by Gov. John Hickenlooper, adding the state to a handful of others that provide a legal way for immigrants to use the roads. …

Colorado Could be Next to Allow Phones To Prove Car Insurance

License, registration and proof of insurance. The officer’s request could soon be met in part using a smartphone in Colorado. The Colorado Senate voted unanimously Tuesday for an update to the state’s car insurance requirement. The change would allow drivers …

Colorado Assault Weapon Liability Bill Gets First Approval

A proposal to hold sellers and owners of assault weapons liable for damages in Colorado shootings got initial approval in the state Senate. Democratic senators pass the bill on a 3-2 committee vote over Republicans’ objections on Monday. The bill …

Colo. Gov. Hickenlooper Seeks More Federal Wildfire Aid

Gov. John Hickenlooper is seeking more federal disaster aid for Colorado communities hurt by wildfires, saying they won’t be able to fully recover without it. In late June, President Barack Obama declared a disaster in Colorado, making federal funds available …

Colorado Workers’ Comp Privatization Gets Cool Reception

A proposal to privatize the only state-chartered workers’ compensation company is getting a cool reception from a special panel reviewing the plan. A straw poll of the task force on Tuesday showed more than half to be opposed or neutral. …