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Press Releases

Aug 6, 2019

COLORADO ERPO SPONSORS RESPOND TO TRUMP’S CALL FOR RED FLAG LAWS

In response to President Trump’s call for red flag laws in the wake of mass shootings in Texas and Ohio, the sponsors of Colorado’s Extreme Risk Protection Order law, Majority Leader Alec Garnett and Representative Tom Sullivan, issued the following statement:

Aug 1, 2019

DELIVERING RESULTS FOR COLORADANS: HOUSE DEMS TOUT NEW LAWS

221 new state laws are set to go into effect on Friday, representing key components of the Colorado House Democrats’ agenda focused on building a fair economy that expands opportunity for all; investing in our future; and protecting the Colorado way of life.

Jul 31, 2019

LAWMAKERS & GOVERNOR ANNOUNCE MAJOR COST-SAVING HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE WILL MOVE FORWARD

Legislative sponsors and Governor Polis announced today that the bipartisan reinsurance program has been approved for a federal 1332 waiver, which means the program can proceed and achieve real savings in health care costs for consumers across the state, particularly in rural areas.

Jun 27, 2019

KENNEDY ISSUES STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT GERRYMANDERING DECISION

In response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision this morning on partisan gerrymandering, Assistant Majority Leader Chris Kennedy, who serves as the chair of the House State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee, issued the following statement:

Jun 27, 2019

DEMOCRATIC LATINX LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS RESPONDS TO SUPREME COURT DECISION TO REFER CITIZENSHIP QUESTION ON 2020 CENSUS BACK TO LOWER COURTS

The members of the Colorado Democratic Latinx Legislative Caucus issued a statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision this morning to refer the addition of a citizenship question on the 2020 Census back to the lower courts. Latinx are the second largest population group in the country and represent over 21 percent of Colorado’s population.

Jun 27, 2019

MARY YOUNG SWORN IN AS NEW GREELEY REPRESENTATIVE

Mary Young, a school psychologist, was sworn in today at the state capitol as the next representative for Colorado House District 50 in Greeley, Evans and Garden City. A vacancy committee selected Rep. Young earlier this month.

Jun 19, 2019

JOINT RELEASE: JBC DEMS TOUT STRONG ECONOMIC GROWTH AFTER NEWLY RELEASED BUDGET FORECAST

This morning, the members of the Joint Budget Committee heard the June quarterly budget forecasts which showed a strong economy in the state of Colorado, an increase in expected revenue, and high wage growth.

Jun 3, 2019

GOV SIGNS FINAL BILL TO BETTER FUND SCHOOLS, TRANSPORTATION & HIGHER-ED GAINS

Governor Polis signed his final bill today: a bipartisan proposal by Speaker KC Becker and Rep. Julie McCluskie to better fund public schools, higher education and transportation.

Jun 3, 2019

GOV SIGNS BILL TO OFFER COLORADANS ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SERVICES

This weekend, Gov. Polis signed a bill sponsored by Rep. Tom Sullivan and Rep. Matt Gray in Centennial that creates a workforce diploma pilot program.

Jun 3, 2019

GOV SIGNS CUTTER’S MEDIA LITERACY AND SLAPP BILLS

Today, two of Representative Lisa Cutter’s bills were signed in Conifer by Governor Polis. The bills create a media literacy advisory committee within the Department of Education to help Colorado students become more educated about the media and the role it plays in our society, and protect Coloradans against lawsuits intended to impede their free speech.

Jun 3, 2019

GOV SIGNS EXUM’S BIPARTISAN BILL TO PROTECT HEALTH OF FIREFIGHTERS AND MCLACHLAN’S BILL TO COMBAT WILDFIRES

Governor Polis signed two bills today that protect firefighters and help combat wildfires and protect public safety.

May 31, 2019

DEMS DRIVING COLORADO TOWARDS A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE

Gov. Polis signed a package of bills led by House Democrats to get more electric vehicles on the road in Colorado. In recent years, House Democrats successfully passed a law promoting electric vehicles that has made Colorado one of the best states in the country to purchase one.

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