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Drinking at the Colorado Capitol

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The Statehouse Capitol’s Gold Dome in Denver, March 23, 2023.

Lawmakers say sharing an occasional drink can build camaraderie and release stress during long days under the golden dome, but the legislature's long tradition of social drinking comes with risks too.