Veteran Capitol reporter Lynn Bartels has died at 69. Lawmakers and peers are remembering her tenacious reporting and later work in government communications.

Legislative forecasters say Colorado will end the year with a $116M surplus, but that boost won’t undo prior cuts. Lawmakers must choose whether to rebuild reserves or restore services.

A Denver administrative assistant sued Colorado after finding she was paid below Denver’s $19.29 minimum after an office move. The case tests a new state law limiting local wage rules.