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Press Releases

Jul 7, 2026

Mauro, Hinrichsen Statement on Aspen Acres Wildfire

Representative Tisha Mauro, D-Pueblo and Senator Nick Hinrichsen, D-Pueblo, today released the following statement about the Aspen Acres fire:

Jun 30, 2026

JOINT RELEASE: General Assembly Democrats on Today's SCOTUS Decision Upholding Birthright Citizenship

DENVER, CO – Today, Senators Mike Weissman, D-Aurora, and Iman Jodeh, D-Aurora, and Representatives Yara Zokaie, D-Fort Collins, Elizabeth Velasco, D-Glenwood Springs, and Lorena García, D-Unincorporated Adams County, released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court released their decision upholding the principle of birthright citizenship.

Jun 30, 2026

JOINT RELEASE: General Assembly Democrats on SCOTUS Decision to Uphold State Bans on Transgender Athletes in Public Schools

Representatives Brianna Titone, D-Arvada, Kyle Brown, D-Louisville, and Senators Katie Wallace, D-Longmont, and Chris Kolker, D-Centennial, today released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision upholding state bans on transgender athletes in public schools.

Jun 25, 2026

JOINT RELEASE: Laws to Create Safeguards on Ammunition Purchases, Prohibit Ghost Guns Go into Effect

Two laws to prevent gun violence and keep communities safe go into effect July 1, 2026.

Jun 24, 2026

“Conversion Therapy” Accountability Law Goes Into Effect

HB26-1322 creates a civil cause of action for harm done by “conversion therapy”

Jun 24, 2026

Law to Protect Children from Sexual Exploitation Goes Into Effect

Legislation to update and strengthen Colorado’s criminal statutes regarding commercial sexual activity with a child will go into effect July 1, 2026.

Jun 23, 2026

Legislation to Create More Affordable Home Ownership Opportunities Goes Into Effect

SB26-040 updates the Prop 123 Affordable Homeownership Program to better meet families’ needs

Jun 18, 2026

JOINT RELEASE: Joint Statement: Democratic Leadership Condemns Calls to Violence

House Speaker Julie McCluskie, House Majority Leader Monica Duran, Senate President James Coleman, and Senate Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez today released the following joint statement after a prominent podcaster urged violence targeting public officials:

Jun 18, 2026

JOINT RELEASE: Trump’s High Energy Inflation Drives Up Costs for Coloradans

U.S. President says he loves it

Jun 15, 2026

NO FREE RIDES FOR ACCOUNTABILITY: Willford Leads 275+ State Lawmakers Calling on Congress to Protect Victims of Rideshare Sexual Assault

Letter urges Speaker Mike Johnson to reject the rideshare liability provision in upcoming transportation bill

Jun 15, 2026

JOINT RELEASE: Law to Save Coloradans Money on Property Insurance Goes Into Effect

On July 1, 2026 legislation to save Coloradans money on their property insurance policies will go into effect.

Jun 9, 2026

JOINT RELEASE: Contractors Reject Road Funding Solutions, Pursue Reckless Ballot Measure Instead

The four sponsors of HB26-1430, legislation to mitigate the deeply harmful impacts of Initiative 175, today released the following joint statement after road building contractors walked away from a proposed agreement that would put Colorado on a path to better fund transportation:

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