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• The Tuesday Count: Ballot certifications for 2013 and beyond May 21, 2013
• As deadline approaches, Colorado legislature finishing work on marijuana regulation May 08, 2013
• The Tuesday Count: Washington certification, Medicaid, and hot button topics in Maryland May 07, 2013
• The Tuesday Count: Genetically modified food, marijuana and Croatian golf courses Apr 30, 2013
• Marijuana regulation bills introduced in Colorado House Apr 20, 2013
• Voting bill to be introduced in Colorado legislature Apr 11, 2013
• The Tuesday Count: Colorado could see vote on massive health care reforms Apr 02, 2013
• Colorado considers death penalty repeal Mar 29, 2013
• Tuesday's election features 217 measures across four states, including nearly $1 billion in requested bond money and a proposed ban on funding nuclear weapon production Mar 29, 2013
• Colorado marijuana regulation still up in the air Mar 25, 2013
• Civil unions bill clears Colorado legislature Mar 12, 2013
• Colorado House considers expanding DUI law to include marijuana Feb 27, 2013
• Colorado signature filing deadline for initiatives falls on August 5 Feb 15, 2013
• The Tuesday Count: Death penalty proposals alive in another western state Jan 22, 2013
• 2012 destroys 2011's school bond money record, concerns mount Jan 11, 2013

• The Tuesday Count: Same-sex marriage dominating political headlines Dec 11, 2012
• Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Review Articles: Colorado Congressional Seats Dec 06, 2012
• Ballot Law Update: Legislators in several Midwestern states look to make it harder to place measures on ballots Nov 28, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Federal intervention hovers over 2012 statewide measure issues Nov 27, 2012
• 2012 Ballot Measure Election Results:Colorado Nov 07, 2012
• Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Colorado Congressional Seats Nov 01, 2012
• Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Colorado State Legislature Nov 01, 2012
• Ballotpedia's 2012 Regional Ballot Measure Breakdown Series: Southwest region Oct 24, 2012
• Presidential swing states: Other races to watch Oct 23, 2012
• Ballot language printed for Colorado 2012 ballot measures Oct 16, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Lawsuits and elections beginning to dominate measure headlines Sep 18, 2012
• A look at the past 3 years: What to expect from 2012 state ballot measure voter guides Sep 13, 2012
• The Tuesday Count:Surge of measures fills state ballots to the brim Sep 11, 2012
• Washington and Colorado marijuana initiatives raise $3 million Aug 31, 2012
• Colorado "personhood" measure fails to make the ballot Aug 31, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Seven more measures barge onto ballot; court ruling frees up state's initiative process Aug 07, 2012
• 2012 competitiveness in Colorado state legislative elections Jul 30, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Citizen initiatives monopolize ballot measure developments across the country Jul 17, 2012
• 2012 elections review: Uneventful primaries in Colorado Jun 27, 2012
• 2012 elections preview: Colorado voters to select winners in congressional, legislative primaries Jun 25, 2012
• Colorado water initiatives causing controversy in the state Jun 15, 2012
• Ballot Law Update: Recent litigation raises complicated issues May 30, 2012
• State employees the subject of current Colorado measure May 15, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Gambling at the forefront of ballot proposals in one state Apr 17, 2012
• Colorado "religious freedom" measure filed for potential ballot placement Apr 15, 2012
• Breakdown: An early look at lawsuits targeting 2012 ballot measures Mar 30, 2012
• "Personhood" effort moves forward in Colorado Mar 29, 2012
• Highs and lows revealed in review of local election websites across the country Mar 12, 2012
• Ballot Law Update: 9th Circuit active in ballot measure law Feb 29, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Marijuana ballot certification lights up 2012 ballot Feb 28, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Ballot measure growth spurt continues across the country Feb 21, 2012
• Eight states launch pilot program to tackle voter registration errors Feb 14, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Marriage, marijuana fight for the political center stage Feb 07, 2012
• TABOR at the forefront of Colorado legal standoff Jan 31, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Certified measure total showing life amidst petition drive deadline Jan 17, 2012
• School bonds fared lower approval ratings with nearly $8 billion voted on in 2011 Jan 10, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Certification slowdown continues during anniversary of Tuesday Count Jan 10, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: The new year kicks off with intense initiative activity Jan 03, 2012

• The Tuesday Count: A rush of developments occur in 2011's last breaths Dec 27, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Two states alter 2012 primary dates Dec 16, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Only weeks remain in 2011, with many maps unfinished Dec 09, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Court presence steadily increasing in redistricting Nov 18, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Governor kicks redistricting chair off commission Nov 04, 2011
• Election Results: Colorado Proposition 103 rejected by voters Nov 01, 2011
• Colorado Election Updates: Keep track of Proposition 103 Nov 01, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: As another 2011 election arrives, 2012 begins to stir up again Nov 01, 2011
• Polls open in Colorado, tax increase at the forefront Nov 01, 2011
• Election preview: Lone Colorado ballot measure faces voter decision Oct 31, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: donations provide big backdrop as 2011 elections take center stage Oct 25, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Both parties express disdain with maps Oct 14, 2011
• Ballotpedia's 2011 Ballot Measure Breakdown: Arkansas and Colorado Sep 30, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: 2011 ballot measure campaigns center around five states Sep 27, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: States Release New Maps As Texas Faces Federal Scrutiny Sep 23, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: 2011 elections near, final ballot wording cleared Sep 20, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: New maps released in several states this week Sep 16, 2011
• Complaint filed by Colorado sales tax increase opponents Sep 15, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Stormy tension continues as bipartisan continuity drying up Aug 26, 2011
• Tax increase in Colorado now in the hands of voters Aug 25, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: citizen initiatives shake up 2011 and 2012 election news Aug 23, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Map-makers can't please everybody Aug 19, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: More maps approved with other deadlines rapidly approaching Aug 05, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: in the home stretch - petition drives come to a close for 2011 Aug 02, 2011
• Sen. Rollie Heath makes good on efforts, submits signatures for Colorado tax intiative Aug 02, 2011
• Colorado initiative must submit signatures for ballot access (Updated) Aug 01, 2011
• Colorado state tax initiative stands alone with deadline closing in Jul 27, 2011
• Breakdown: Ballotpedia dissects lawsuits challenging 2011 and 2012 ballot measures Jul 14, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: Citizens' efforts dominate ballot measure headlines across the country Jul 12, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: rare occurrences show a 2011 boost, 2012 cutback Jun 28, 2011
• Ballot Law Update: Battles continue over TABOR and traffic cams Jun 22, 2011
• Ballot Law Update: Several local ballot measures involved in litigation Jun 06, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Illinois maps reach governor's desk Jun 03, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: Texas thrusts 2011's ballot in to the double digits May 31, 2011
• Ballot Law Update: California circulator restrictions move forward May 23, 2011
• Ready to roll: Colorado Marijuana supporters file 8 different initiatives May 23, 2011
• University of Colorado Professor Honored For Efforts to Protect State Initiative Process May 20, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Partisan breakdown of committees reveals clues about map-drawing process May 20, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: Texas may push 2011's ballot count over the edge May 17, 2011
• Amidst education cutbacks, Colorado tax increase proposed May 16, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Lawsuits pile up as states continue to dive into new maps May 12, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Chaos in Colorado: Compromise nowhere in sight May 06, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: New maps sent to McDonnell in Virginia while controversy continues in Colorado Apr 28, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Citizen activist organizations work to reform redistricting Apr 22, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: measures certified, approved and repealed Apr 19, 2011
• Black bear hunting ban could be repealed by Colorado lawmakers Apr 18, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Virginia legislature sends maps to governor's desk, inching closer to an on-time completion of the process Apr 15, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: days for legislative sessions are numbered Apr 12, 2011
• Ballot Law Update: States propose 201 laws affecting initiative and referendum Apr 11, 2011
• Supporters of defeated Colorado civil unions bill may plan ballot initiative Apr 06, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: petition signatures submitted and lawsuits filed Mar 29, 2011
• Group withdraws Colorado initiative from ballot consideration Mar 22, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Maps look destined for court system in Mississippi as Senate and House reach stalemate (again) Mar 18, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: a pair of hunting measures boost 2012 total Mar 08, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: changes loom as legislators vote on proposed measures Mar 01, 2011
• Proposed statute in Colorado aims to regulate initiative sponsors Feb 21, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: a slew of proposals but no certifications Feb 15, 2011
• Colorado proposal to make initiative process harder clears a hurdle Feb 15, 2011
• Colorado House approves bill to change initiated constitutional amendment process Feb 10, 2011
• Colorado income tax initiative filed - six different times Feb 07, 2011
• 2011 bill filing deadlines: New Hampshire has latest date Feb 04, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Let the games begin, as census delivers first round of local population data Feb 04, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: February begins with nearly double the number of proposed citizen initiatives Feb 01, 2011
• Colorado Blue Book bill passes State House Feb 01, 2011
• Citizen rights group examines the consequences of a Colorado initiative bill passed in 2009 Jan 26, 2011
• The Tuesday Count remains steady as Maine's deadlines come and go Jan 25, 2011
• Cost of living and conflict of interest in Colorado Jan 24, 2011
• Analysis shows an increasing number of mayors targeted for recall Jan 23, 2011
• Colorado lawmaker presses for more information on statewide ballot measures Jan 21, 2011
• Voter ID proposed in Colorado as Senate Bill 018 Jan 18, 2011
• Colorado lawmakers propose again to make it harder to qualify constitutional amendments Jan 10, 2011
• Campaign for Colorado initiative fined for alleged finance violations Jan 06, 2011

• States to begin legislative sessions in 2011 Dec 29, 2010
• Colorado tax initiative tests the state's review board Dec 13, 2010
• CO Secretary of State-Elect Gessler wants lawmakers to take up photo ID Dec 03, 2010
• Immigration bill makes its way to Colorado Nov 30, 2010
• Tenth Circuit Court shoots down Colorado's campaign finance requirement Nov 10, 2010
• Health care measures faced mixed voter opinion Nov 08, 2010
• George Soros and SOS Project hit hard on Election Day Nov 04, 2010
• Election Day could have a few surprises for gubernatorial hopefuls Nov 02, 2010
• 2010: year of the independents? Oct 30, 2010
• GOP inroads projected in Tuesday's state legislative elections Oct 29, 2010
• Republican Party projected to pick up 6 state Attorney General seats on November 2 Oct 24, 2010
• In Colorado, efforts to convince a candidate to leave the race may have broken the law Oct 20, 2010
• Personhood supporters pursue appeal against Colorado's Blue Book Oct 13, 2010
• Ballotpedia SOS Race Tracker - Toss-ups down to 3, GOP likely to pick up CO, IA, and KS Oct 08, 2010
• Ballotpedia's Regional Breakdown: Southwest ballot measures Oct 07, 2010
• Colorado Republicans have a minor problem. Oct 05, 2010
• Personhood supporters file suit against Colorado's Blue Book Sep 22, 2010
• Colorado Secretary of State ponders options on "cure" provision Sep 20, 2010
• Colorado Secretary of State proposes changes in rules to "curing" initiatives Sep 13, 2010
• Colorado bail bond measure qualifies for November 2010 ballot Sep 01, 2010
• U.S. Defense Department deny four states waiver from military ballot law Aug 28, 2010
• Colorado health care measure cleared for statewide vote Aug 27, 2010
• 10 states seek waivers from compliance with MOVE Act Aug 26, 2010
• Senators accuse U.S. Justice Department of not enforcing MOVE Act Aug 18, 2010
• In Colorado House elections, most races include incumbents Aug 11, 2010
• In Colorado Senate elections, incumbents play a significant role Aug 11, 2010
• In Colorado House of Representatives, Democrats are hit by term limits Aug 11, 2010
• In Colorado State Senate, term limits spare most incumbents Aug 11, 2010
• Signatures for only two initiatives submitted in Colorado Aug 03, 2010
• Signatures filed in Colorado to qualify anti-Obamacare initiative for ballot Aug 02, 2010
• Democratic majorities in state senates at greater risk than Republican majorities, analyst says Jul 16, 2010
• Denver unveils ballot-tracking service Jul 12, 2010
• Colorado Governor signs two initiative bills into law Jun 15, 2010
• Marijuana activists in Colorado may go for full-out legalization in 2012 Jun 15, 2010
• Federal judge issues preliminary injunction against Colorado petition laws Jun 13, 2010
• Retiring Colorado Supreme Court Justice impacted Colorado's initiative process Jun 08, 2010
• Uncertainty clouds Colorado's 2010 signature deadline Jun 01, 2010
• Campaign finance hearing ties Douglas Bruce to Colorado tax measures May 27, 2010
• Indiana Tax Cap measure has three counterparts in Colorado May 25, 2010
• Colorado federal judge hears arguments to overturn paid petition circulator restrictions May 14, 2010
• Colorado legislators end session with only two initiative bills approved May 13, 2010
• Colorado Senate passes bill to re-order initiatives May 11, 2010
• Colorado grocery beer and wine sales bill dies, debate continues May 06, 2010
• Colorado lawmakers proposing to restrict citizen rights to amend constitution. Apr 30, 2010
• Colorado lawmakers propose changes to initiative process Apr 08, 2010
• Colorado proposals could tweak laws for 2010 elections Apr 06, 2010
• Colorado personhood amendment certified for November ballot Mar 29, 2010
• Colorado Supreme Court clarifies state campaign finance law Mar 24, 2010
• Health care issue being fought by ballot measures Mar 23, 2010
• Colorado personhood supporters file signatures, threaten lawsuit Mar 19, 2010
• Lawsuit filed against Colorado initiative laws Mar 17, 2010
• Personhood signatures fall short in Colorado Mar 04, 2010
• Colorado 2008 campaign amendment ruled unconstitutional Feb 22, 2010
• Personhood signatures submitted in Colorado, efforts continue in Mississippi Feb 16, 2010
• Colorado deadline for personhood amendment moved up Jan 25, 2010
• Colorado Republicans plan to challenge state campaign finance law Jan 22, 2010
• Colorado minimum wage declines under terms of 2006 ballot initiative Jan 01, 2010

• Three ballot measures approved for the Colorado 2010 ballot Dec 16, 2009
• Colorado gun rights initiative filed for 2010 ballot Nov 30, 2009
• Beer and wine grocery sales may be on Colorado ballot Nov 20, 2009
• Colorado Supreme Court rules on Secret Ballot title challenge Oct 15, 2009
• Colorado Governor to propose TABOR reforms Sep 15, 2009
• Clean government amendment case to be heard by Colorado Supreme Court Sep 13, 2009
• Colorado Springs rejects placing TABOR measure on ballot Aug 31, 2009
• Grand Junction city council votes against sales tax hike Aug 27, 2009
• Colorado county votes to put clean energy measure on ballot Aug 17, 2009
• Colorado county to put lodging tax up for vote Aug 05, 2009
• Colorado town council to decide on sales-tax initiative Aug 04, 2009
• Bundle of three tax initiatives gathering signatures in Colorado Jul 28, 2009
• Steamboat 700 project discussed at city council meeting Jul 23, 2009
• Cañon City seeks relief from TABOR Jul 23, 2009
• Colorado town reform group submits marijuana penalty petition Jul 17, 2009
• Colorado Supreme Court hears arguments on Secret Ballot Initiative challenge Jul 15, 2009
• Some call foul on Breckenridge's wildfire law, others say its necessary Jul 13, 2009
• Personhood amendments proposed in Colorado and Montana Jul 05, 2009
• Complications arise in Steamboat 700 annexation proposal Jul 02, 2009

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