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Press Releases

Sep 18, 2026

Economy remains resilient while Colorado households bear the cost of federal policies

Diesel prices hit record level as Trump's war with Iran continues

Sep 15, 2026

Willford, Wallace Commend SCOTUS Decision to Protect Mail-in Voting

Chair of the House State, Civic & Veterans Affairs Committee Representative Jenny Willford, and Chair of the Senate State, Veterans & Military Affairs Senator Katie Wallace, celebrate the U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of President Trump's plan to tamper with mail-in voting ahead of the midterm election.

Sep 15, 2026

Democratic Lawmakers Respond to EPA Decision to Dismantle Air Quality Protections

Sponsors of HB26-1226, Representatives Jenny Willford, D-Northglenn, and Meg Froelich, D-Englewood, and Senators Mike Weissman, D-Aurora, and Lisa Cutter, D-Jefferson County, released the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement yesterday.

Aug 14, 2026

Carter, Jackson Support CDPHE Decision to Issue Public Health Order Regarding Aurora ICE Processing Center

Representatives Michael Carter and Jamie Jackson today released a statement in support of the Department of Public Health and Environment’s (CDPHE) recent state public health order.

Aug 3, 2026

Law to Establish Guardrails for AI in Healthcare Goes into Effect

New legislation to ensure patients’ continued access to mental healthcare provided by a licensed human professional will go into effect on August 12.

Jul 30, 2026

Law to Create Fairer County Commissioner Maps Goes Into Effect

A new law to improve the county commissioner redistricting process goes into effect August 12, 2026.

Jul 30, 2026

New Laws to Protect Coloradans’ Rights Amid Federal Rollbacks Go Into Effect

Legislation will insulate nonprofits, shore up protections in education and housing

Jul 29, 2026

SB25-003 Goes Into Effect

SB25-003, sponsored by Senators Tom Sullivan, D-Centennial, and Julie Gonzales, D-Denver, and Speaker Pro Tempore Andy Boesenecker, D-Fort Collins, and Representative Meg Froelich, D-Englewood, goes into effect August 1, 2026.

Jul 29, 2026

Laws to Bolster Outdoor Recreation and Limit Human-Bear Conflict Go Into Effect

Two new laws to keep Colorado’s outdoors safe and accessible will go into effect on August 12. HB26-1008 will support outdoor recreation and rural economies, and HB26-1342 helps minimize human-bear conflicts.

Jul 29, 2026

Laws to Improve Behavioral and Emergency Healthcare Access Go Into Effect

Three new laws to improve healthcare access in Colorado go into effect on August 12.

Jul 28, 2026

Laws to Address Teacher Shortage, Recognize Multilingual Students Go into Effect

New laws to improve educational outcomes go into effect August 12, 2026. SB26-126 addresses Colorado’s teacher shortage by easing licensure requirements for qualified out-of-state teachers, and HB26-1028 creates opportunities for students who speak more than one language.

Jul 28, 2026

Three Laws to Protect Colorado-Grown Produce, Save Farmers and Ranchers Money Go Into Effect

On August 12, a trio of laws to strengthen and support agriculture in Colorado will go into effect. HB26-1031 protects the integrity of Colorado’s agriculture industry from imposter products. HB26-1067 saves farmers money and prevents the spread of livestock disease, and SB26-064 expands opportunities for first-time farmers and ranchers while protecting vital land and water resources.

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