Ryan Maye Handy
Position: Staff reporter

State lawmakers consider tougher financial oversight on hard-rock mining

Bill would end self-bonding and require companies to demonstrate fortitude

Senators give initial approval to overhaul of oil and gas regulations

Committee advances bill on party-line vote

Debate begins on sweeping changes to oil and gas regulations

State lawmakers consider giving local governments greater control

Colorado lawmakers introduce bill to repeal death penalty

Opponent says controversial issue should be decided by voters

Colorado House passes ‘red flag’ bill

Legislation heads to state Senate

Will ‘right to rest’ laws gain traction in larger cities?

Lawmaker pulls statewide bill to see if Denver takes the lead

Bill to limit plastic straws fails in committee

Environmentalists and advocates of local control opposed proposed law

Legislative panel approves ‘red flag’ gun bill after fierce testimony from both sides

House Judiciary Committee voted 7-4 on party-line vote

Catlin to seek re-election to Colorado House

Representative focuses on Western Slope, rural, health issues

State House passes controversial sex education bill

Law would promote inclusive language around LGBT issues

Sex ed bill clears House after emotional debate

Sen. Don Coram breaks with party to sponsor legislation

State senator breaks with party line on hot topics

State senator from Montrose opposes abstinence-only education