Lawmakers are back to work at the Colorado State Capitol with Democrats maintaining control of both chambers. The new session brought new leadership in the senate. Democratic state Sen. James Coleman of Denver took the gavel as President of the Senate.

Democratic and Republican lawmakers in Colorado began began the first session of 2025. Ashley Michels finds out what issues they are focusing on.

Between the promise and pomp of a new legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly returned to the Capitol clouded by the incoming Trump administration. Why it matters: The Democratic-led legislature is pledging to stand as a national counterweight to Washington,

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is set to give the State of the State Address at the state Capitol on Thursday. President Biden stood next to Gov. Gavin Newsom and pledged full federal support as fires burned through Los Angeles County. President-elect Donald Trump took to social media and blamed 'Newscum.'

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis will offer an evenhanded approach to the coming Trump administration, he said during his annual State of the State address Thursday, while criticizing parts of Trump’s deportation plans and outlining plans to pursue additional housing and transportation reform.

Governor Polis will deliver his 7th State of the State address at Colorado's Capitol. Affordability likely going to be the big topic. This comes on the heels of the legislative session beginning.