House Republicans sharing locker room jokes about a Democratic colleague's outfit in a group chat. A former Democratic senator charged with a felony for allegedly forging letters of defense in an ethics probe. A representative accused of bullying and harassing women before taking office.
Workplace misconduct at the Colorado State Capitol isn鈥檛 new. But this year has brought forward more allegations and revelations than usual.
Nearly a decade since the #MeToo movement led lawmakers to adopt new policies and protections for those who serve in, and work with, the legislature, some are questioning whether those efforts are due for an update.
, and have all covered various aspects of workplace conditions at the State Capitol. They discuss the efforts the legislature has taken in recent years to improve circumstances and what lawmaker misconduct means for governance, especially now, on the cusp of a special session.
Read their reporting:
- Lawmakers and lobbyists accuse Steve Lebsock of sexual harassment; speaker calls for his resignation
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