Colorado Inside Out

Denver's Election results, 2015 Legislative Session wraps up, Hickenlooper to hold town halls meetings for his fiscal plan.

National Western Stock Show development, gang-related violence in NE Denver, Aurora Theater Trial opening statements and funding of pensions for public employees are topics of discussion.

Connect for Health Colorado's search for new CEO, the proposed fetal homicide bill, Denver's municipal election and TABOR refund options are topics of discussion.

Aurora Theater Shooting trial, a proposal to expand the gun magazine limit and controversy surrounding a gay GOP group are topics of discussion.

Marijuana's effects on pregnant women, state budget concerns related to birth control funding, Denver City Council's crowded candidate pool, Hickenlooper's recent letter threatening to shift control in executive branch and CU Denver's report on homelessness.

The panel of CIO discusses the the multi-faceted implications of the Aurora Theater shooting trial, Indiana enacting a religious freedom law and State Rep. Gordon Klingenschmitt being released from his duties on a House committee this week.

The panel of CIO discusses the charges in the case of the violdent attack on a pregnant woman from Longmont; Rep. Klingenschmitt's comments related to the incident. A recent suicide related to an overuse of marijuana edibles. Diminishing oil production in Colorado and another VA hospital executive stepping down.

A Longmont woman survives vicious attack. Latest estimate for the VA Hospital in Aurora reaches $1.73 billion. Bill would changes Colorado's Construction-Defect Law, Steve House elected as GOP State Chair.

Recreational marijuana breaks sales record generating $2.35 million dollars in tax revenue. Colorado lawmakers look to repeal 2013's ammunition magazine limit law. Denver's independent monitors reports only 25% of incidents involving force were captured. Two Colorado Senators propose preventative government shut down measures. CDOT welcomes contractors to review I-70 project proposal. The ballot for Denver's Municipal elections is finalized with 29 candidates for 6 open council seats.

Opening statements for the Aurora Theater Shooting to begin earlier than expected. Sheriffs sue over Colorado's legalization of marijuana. Littleton passes measure requiring voter approval for urban renewal tools. State Board calls for public input on proposed US 36 toll hike.

DIA celebrates 20th anniversary. Oil and gas task force supports nine polciies that will be sent to Gov. Hickenlooper. State house committee appoves ban of photo radar and red light cameras. Lawmakers are considering a bill that impose tougher restrictions on doctors prescribing medical marijuana.

The opposition facing Chairman Ryan Call's re-election, Chief White and The Denver Police Protective Assoc. clash over protest policies, Republicans refuse a bill with funding aimed at background checks on gun purchases as well as the lawsuit filed by ant-drug organization Safe Streets over the legalization of retail marijuana.

The clash between VA Secretary McDonald and Rep. Mike Coffman, growing the powers of the Office of the Independent Monitor, passing of the Parental Bill of Rights, Medical Marijuana use in public schools plus the retirement of Jon Stewart and the suspension of Brian Williams are discussed.

Topics include the VA Director Lynette Roff's retirement, issues surrounding Mayor Hancock's re-election, the introduction of seven new gun control bills and Colorado ranking among the nation's lowest in children's measles vaccinations.

Topics include a complaint filed against Azucar Bakery for refusing to write an anti-gay message. The questions surrounding the fatal shooting of an unarmed teenager in Park Hill. A law granting the terminally ill the right to pass on their own terms.

Topics include the Martin Luther King Jr. Marade, the Joint Budget Committee’s decision to delay the vote regarding driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants, economic progress and job growth among other topics from the President’s State of the Union and the Colorado legislative decision to allow two commissions to expire.

Topics include issues surrounding Govenor Hickenlooper's second term in office, Govenor John Hickenlooper's 2.0 program that focuses economic development, Denver City Council's proposal of a 10.9% pay raise for City Officials, and protest surrounding Bill Cosby's permformance at the Buell Theatre.

Topics include a possible hate crime targeting a Colorado Springs NAACP office, the culmination of the terrorist attacks on Paris and how journalism can clash with freedom of religion, opening day of the Colorado legislature with new Senate President Bill Cadman and Speaker of the House, Dickey Lee Hullinghorst and lower oil and gas prices.

The panel of CIO takes a look at what topics may be hot buttons in 2015 including city elections, the legislative session and fracking.