Concern for loved ones overseas is intersecting with questions of identity and connection to a country many still call home.

Tina Peters, convicted on several counts and sentenced to nearly nine years in prison, was released early after Gov. Jared Polis commuted her sentence.

The Democrats have barred Polis from speaking at Democratic party events.

The bill would let Colorado residents sue federal immigration authorities for civil rights violations.

For the 120-day session, legislators are paid $40,000 and a per diem. Most hold normal jobs when they’re not at the State Capitol.

A Colorado appeals court upheld Tina Peters’ election interference conviction but ordered a new sentencing hearing, citing concerns that her original sentence may have been influenced by her public statements.

If it passes, voters would see the question on the November ballot.

The measure represents the legislature’s latest attempt to address artificial intelligence as the technology becomes increasingly prevalent.

Supporters say it would protect transgender kids and others, but Democratic sponsors removed a key provision after Gov. Polis signaled he would veto the measure.

Sponsors of industry-backed data center bill say they are amending it in ways that will change the fiscal projections.