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Press Releases

May 17, 2019

GOV SIGNS HOUSE DEM BILLS TO MAKE MAJOR INVESTMENTS IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING

A package of bills that will make substantial investments in Colorado’s affordable housing challenge were signed into law today in Westminster. Together, these bills account for a historic investment in affordable housing in Colorado. Affordable housing is one of the state’s most pressing issues and finding common-sense solutions to addressing the housing crunch has long been a priority for Democratic lawmakers.

May 17, 2019

JOINT PRESS RELEASE: BIPARTISAN HOUSE & SENATE LEADERSHIP ANNOUNCE SCHOOL SAFETY INTERIM COMMITTEE

In the wake of recent violent incidents involving students, House and Senate Leadership at the state capitol announced the formation of a new interim committee focused on studying school safety in Colorado. The safety of Colorado students, school personnel, and volunteers is of paramount concern to the General Assembly.

May 16, 2019

GOV SIGNS JAQUEZ LEWIS BILLS TO HELP LOWER COST OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

Gov. Jared Polis signed two bills in Fort Collins today sponsored by Rep. Sonya Jaquez Lewis to help lower the cost of prescription drugs for Coloradans.

May 16, 2019

GOV SIGNS TWO BILLS TO PROTECT WORKERS & HELP WITH NATURAL DISASTERS

Today, two bills were signed by Gov. Jared Polis at the Boulder County St. Vrain Community Hub that will protect workers from wage theft and reauthorize funding for the Colorado Resiliency Office.

May 14, 2019

BUENTELLO DELIVERS RESULTS FOR SOUTHERN COLORADO

Three bills sponsored by Rep. Bri Buentello were signed into law today in Pueblo.

May 14, 2019

REP. EXUM & REP. SNYDER’S BILLS SIGNED INTO LAW

Gov. Polis signed bills sponsored by Colorado Springs Democratic Reps. Tony Exum and Marc Snyder into law today.

May 14, 2019

GOV SIGNS ESGAR BILLS TO HELP END SURPRISE MEDICAL BILLING & ADDRESS OPIOID CRISIS

Today, Gov. Polis signed legislation sponsored by Rep. Daneya Esgar to help end out-of-network medical billing and address the opioid crisis.

May 13, 2019

COLEMAN, GONZALES-GUTIERREZ BILLS TO SUPPORT COLLEGE STUDENTS SIGNED INTO LAW

Gov. Polis signed two bills sponsored by House Democrats at Metro State University today.

May 13, 2019

HOUSE DEMS DELIVER ON AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE HIGHER-ED

Gov. Polis signed a pair of bills sponsored by House Democrats at the University of Colorado campus in Boulder.

May 13, 2019

BUCKNER, LONTINE FIGHTING FOR EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS

Gov. Polis signed two bills sponsored by House Democrats today at the Hope Center in Denver.

May 10, 2019

GOV SIGNS PAIR OF BILLS TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITY FOR COLORADO STUDENTS

Gov. Polis signed a pair of bills at Overland High School today that will increase educational opportunities for students across the state. House Democrats were committed to investing in education this legislative session.

May 10, 2019

GOV SIGNS MICHAELSON JENET BILL TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS FOR COLORADO’S KIDS

Gov. Polis signed Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet’s bill today at North Middle School that will increase access to mental health services for children. Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet’s bill would create a pilot program that provides a social worker in participating schools to follow kids from kindergarten to fifth grade.

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