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Press Releases

Aug 23, 2025

House Democrats Pass Bills to Crack Down on Offshore Tax Cheats, Close Tax Breaks for Corporations and Protect Critical Services

The House today passed two bills that would protect core services and close corporate tax loopholes after Republicans in Congress created a $1 billion hole in Colorado’s budget with massive corporate tax cuts.

Aug 22, 2025

Bill to Restore Access to Planned Parenthood Services for Medicaid Patients Passes Committee

SB25B-002 protects Coloradans from federal attacks on Planned Parenthood and restores access to health care for over 10,000 Medicaid recipients

Aug 22, 2025

Committee Passes Legislation to Protect Food Assistance for Colorado Kids & Families

SB25B-003 would modify Proposition MM to include funding for SNAP

Aug 22, 2025

Bill to Increase Oversight and Collaboration Between Executive & Legislative Branches During Revenue Shortfalls Passes Committee

The House Appropriations Committee today passed a bill that would better balance the authority between the Governor and the General Assembly during times of economic uncertainty. SB25B-001 passed by a vote of 11-0.

Aug 21, 2025

Democrats Advance Bills to Close Corporate Tax Loopholes and Protect Funding for Core Services

Congressional Republicans’ budget created a $1 billion deficit by allowing corporations to dodge nearly $1 billion in taxes owed to Colorado

Aug 21, 2025

Bill to Limit Premium Increases, Restore Access to Health Care Passes Committee

Congressional Republican tax bill threatens health care coverage for 112,000 Coloradans, increases premiums by over 28-percent statewide

Aug 21, 2025

Bills to Crack Down on Offshore Tax Cheats, Close Tax Breaks for Corporations and Protect Critical Services Pass Committee

Bills aim to crack down on tax evasion, tax breaks for corporations and would help fill $1 billion revenue hole created by Congressional Republicans’ budget

Aug 21, 2025

Bills Introduced to Close Corporate Tax Loopholes and Protect Access to Services to Responsibly Close Budget Deficit Caused by GOP’s Corporate Tax Cuts

After Republicans in Congress slashed corporate taxes when they passed the GOP budget bill, Democrats are back at the Capitol to responsibly address this crisis with a balanced approach that closes corporate tax loopholes, cuts spending where possible, and uses some of the state’s budget to protect the core services people rely on.

Aug 7, 2025

General Assembly Dems Urge Colorado’s Congressional Delegation to Extend Tax Credits, Save Coloradans Money

Failing to extend enhanced premium tax credits will dramatically increase health insurance costs for Coloradans

Aug 6, 2025

House Leadership and JBC Members: Special Session Is Necessary to Address Disastrous Impacts of GOP’s Federal Budget Bill

House Democratic Leadership and JBC Members Shannon Bird and Emily Sirota today released the following statements on Governor Jared Polis’ call for a special session to address the disastrous impacts of Congressional Republicans’ federal budget bill:

Aug 1, 2025

Paschal’s Law to Save Coloradans Money On Their Energy Bill Takes Effect

On August 6, 2025, Rep. Amy Paschal’s bipartisan law to encourage more geothermal energy production and save Coloradans money on their energy bill will take effect.

Aug 1, 2025

Stewart Laws to Provide Free State Park Entry to CO Ute Tribes, Increase Access to Medical Equipment Take Effect

On August 6, two laws sponsored by Representative Katie Stewart to waive Colorado's state park entry fees for enrolled members of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and expand access to durable medical equipment go into effect.

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