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,

Democrats' priorities for the 2025 session include responding to the Trump administration, gun control, and labor laws.

The legislative session began Wednesday at the Colorado state Capitol. FOX 29's Weather Authority is tracking another storm that could bring more flakes to the Philadelphia area just days after its first significant snowfall this winter.

While Democrats are in charge at the state level, they are certainly not in charge at the national level. Donald Trump is returning to power and promising to mass deport immigrants – including in Colorado.