Colorado lawmakers have pushed forward a slew of aggressive gun control bills that are nearing the governor’s desk for signatures
. If passed, the once purple state that only recently saw a Democratic takeover will be more closely aligned with the liberal strongholds of California and New York. DENVER — — Months after the state's latest mass shooting, Colorado's Democratic-controlled Legislature has passed a package of gun control measures that are expected to be signed by the state's governor and more closely align it with the liberal strongholds of California and New York.
Hundreds of people have signed up to testify at the proposal's first hearing in what is expected to be a passionate hearing with a mix of gun owners opposing the measure and supporters campaigning to reduce gun violence that plagues the country. While deeply Democratic states like California, New York and Massachusetts have restricted semi-automatic rifles, the proposal in Colorado has revealed divides even among Democrats and incited ongoing contention between the urban and rural parts of the state.
While Democrats control both of Colorado’s chambers, Republican lawmakers have put up a vigorous fight against the other measures this year, filibustering into the wee hours of the morning as debates spilled into long weekends. The attempt to stymie what Republicans considered burdensome and unconstitutional policies finally ran aground when Speaker of the House Rep.
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