DENVER — After six days, the Colorado legislature’s special session came to a dramatic end Tuesday.

Lawmakers gave final approval to their last batch of bills aimed at addressing the $783 million budget gap, as well as legislation to soften the blow of rising health care premiums. However, a deal to change Colorado’s artificial intelligence (AI) law collapsed at the last minute, and there were tense moments on the House floor as lawmakers considered a resolution condemning a former state representative.

To address the budget gap, the Democratic majority focused largely on reining in tax breaks for big corporations. Their strategy also included taking money from state reserves and cutting spending. They plan to leave it to Governor Jared Polis to determine exactly where to make those spen

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