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Press Releases

Oct 3, 2024

Rep. Lukens Honored as Legislative Rural Schools Champion

Representative Meghan Lukens yesterday was honored as a Legislative Rural Schools Champion by the Colorado Rural Schools Alliance.

Oct 1, 2024

JOINT RELEASE: Cell Phone Connectivity Interim Committee Advances Three Bills

The bipartisan Cell Phone Connectivity Interim Study Committee today advanced three bills, including bills to streamline local permitting, improve the wireless emergency alert system, and create a cell phone infrastructure grant program.

Oct 1, 2024

JOINT RELEASE: Colorado Youth Advisory Council Committee Advances Legislation to Reduce Food Waste and Promote Environmental Justice

The Colorado Youth Advisory Council Committee (COYAC) today approved legislation to reduce food waste in schools and promote environmental justice.

Oct 1, 2024

JOINT RELEASE: Bills to Improve Treatment for People with Behavioral Health Disorders in the Criminal Justice System Advance

The bipartisan Treatment of Persons with Behavioral Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems Interim Committee today advanced bills to improve health outcomes for Coloradans.

Sep 30, 2024

Lieutenant Governor Primavera Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Medical School at University of Northern Colorado

New medical school will strengthen Colorado’s health care workforce, increase access to care for Coloradans

Sep 26, 2024

JOINT RELEASE: Wildfire Review Committee Approves Bills to Bolster Forestry Workforce and Improve Prevention and Mitigation Strategies

The Wildfire Matters Review Committee today advanced bills to bolster the forestry workforce and improve wildfire prevention and mitigation strategies.

Sep 26, 2024

RELEASE: Rep. Hamrick Tours South Metro Fire Rescue

Representative Eliza Hamrick today toured the South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) to learn more about the nearly 300 square miles of coverage under their emergency protection.

Sep 26, 2024

JOINT RELEASE: American Indian Affairs Interim Committee Advances Three Bills

The bipartisan American Indian Affairs Interim Study Committee today advanced three bills.

Sep 26, 2024

JOINT RELEASE: Transportation Interim Committee Advances Bills to Increase Transit Options, Improve Accessibility

The Transportation Legislation Review Committee today advanced bills to improve air quality, make Colorado’s transit systems more accessible for people with disabilities, and help communities create long-term transit goals.

Sep 20, 2024

Speaker McCluskie Discusses New School Finance Formula, Increased Funding for Rural Districts

FRISCO, CO – Speaker Julie McCluskie yesterday attended the Summit School District board meeting to discuss her legislative efforts to increase public school funding and drive more resources to mountain schools.

Sep 19, 2024

Colorado’s Economy Strong With Tightening Budget Conditions Ahead

Democratic members of the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) today released the following statements after the Legislative Council Staff and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting delivered the September quarterly economic forecasts.

Sep 18, 2024

JOINT RELEASE: Water and Agriculture Review Committee Advances Bills to Remove Mining Waste, Protect Habitats, and Plan for Future Water Projects

The Water Resources and Agriculture Review Committee today advanced bills to facilitate the removal of harmful mining waste, protect fish and wildlife habitats, and explore a sustainable funding plan for future water projects.

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