Bente Birkeland

Educators from across Colorado descended on the state capitol Thursday to paint a stark reality of what the looming education cuts would mean for their schools and students.

A bill to legalize civil unions in Colorado brought out emotional responses from lawmakers on the senate floor on Wednesday. The measure initially cleared the senate. Supporters at times choked back tears, while lawmakers opposed to the measure were largely silent.

Debate on a bill that aims to curb bullying in Colorado schools got personal when lawmakers shared their own stories of being bullied as children. The bill still needs a final vote in the house, but has strong support from almost every lawmaker.

A bill that aims to entice Colorado's counties to participate in a controversial federal immigration program is making its way through the Republican controlled house. Opponents say the measure is unnecessary and will do more harm than good.

Sponsors of a bill that would give illegal immigrants who graduate from Colorado high schools in state college tuition are delaying the measure as they try to drum up support. The controversial bill is expected to pass the Democratic controlled senate, but getting it through the Republican controlled house will be a tougher challenge.