With topics ranging from tax increases to fund the redevelopment of the National Western Stock Show to Cong. Mike Coffman announcing he won't run for U.S. Senator in 2016, CIO gives you the latest in Colorado politics and other news.

Separation of church and state in a Longmont school. Denver City Council runoff election updates. Evidence released in the Aurora Theater Trial leads to more questions. Colorado Department of Human Services continues to make headlines this week.

Former CO attorney general gets elected Colorado Springs mayor, federal lawmakers negotiating on funding for Aurora VA project, reports of an independent review of Denver jails and a round up of the Denver city council runoff election are topics of discussion.

Frontier Airlines CEO steps down, Colorado legislators send letter to the Governor about the Dept. of Human Services, JeffCo teachers union win court battle over compensation plan. 9News report shows lawmakers using personal email accounts for state business, retail pot sales break new record and U.S. Senators present low THC bill.

Denver's Election results, 2015 Legislative Session wraps up, Hickenlooper to hold town halls meetings for his fiscal plan.

National Western Stock Show development, gang-related violence in NE Denver, Aurora Theater Trial opening statements and funding of pensions for public employees are topics of discussion.

Connect for Health Colorado's search for new CEO, the proposed fetal homicide bill, Denver's municipal election and TABOR refund options are topics of discussion.

Aurora Theater Shooting trial, a proposal to expand the gun magazine limit and controversy surrounding a gay GOP group are topics of discussion.

Marijuana's effects on pregnant women, state budget concerns related to birth control funding, Denver City Council's crowded candidate pool, Hickenlooper's recent letter threatening to shift control in executive branch and CU Denver's report on homelessness.

The panel of CIO discusses the the multi-faceted implications of the Aurora Theater shooting trial, Indiana enacting a religious freedom law and State Rep. Gordon Klingenschmitt being released from his duties on a House committee this week.