New law aims to help address teen vaping epidemic (May 29) — Gov. Polis signed a bill that modernizes the 2006 Clean Indoor Air Act. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet, would add hookah smoking, electronic smoking devices or e-cigarettes to the list of prohibited activities in indoor public places and workplaces. Reports
New law to help address rural teacher shortage (May 29) – Rep. Barbara McLachlan’s bill to help teachers drowning in student loan debt while also addressing the rural teacher shortage was signed by Gov. Polis today at the state capitol. “We have thousands of vacant educator positions and this new law will offer a solution
Reps. Froelich, Lontine, Weissman, Esgar, Mullica delivering results (May 29) – Gov. Polis signed bills led by House Democrats to expand access to voting and protect democracy. First up was HB19-1278, Colorado Votes Act (COVA). This new law will expand access to voting and minimize long lines on Election Day. “While some states are passing
(May 29) – Earlier today, Gov. Polis signed two bills that will improve safety at freestanding emergency room departments and increase health care access in rural schools across the state. “This bipartisan new law is about ensuring the safety of patients and that emergency departments in rural, urban and suburban communities offer the best services
