John Hickenlooper

Colorado's legislature had a productive year. But, because of the state's term limits, that output probably won't last.

There are a number of peculiar factors operating in today's political environment that have had the effect of boosting interest in running for office. But at what cost?

While a unity ticket sounds exciting during a campaign, how exactly would governing work?

Projected revenue figures for Colorado on marijuana taxes have been revised up and up and up, and Governor John Hickenlooper plans to put almost all of that money toward public health and addiction prevention programs.

In Colorado, voters very clearly articulated a position, and the government was compelled to follow through with it—like it or not. Is this an example of democracy at its best?