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Press Releases

May 6, 2024

House Passes Bills to Reduce Overdose Deaths, Support Successful Recovery

The House today passed two bills that will prevent overdose deaths and support successful recovery from substance use disorders.

May 6, 2024

Landmark Package of Bills to Improve Colorado’s Air Quality and Fund Transit Pass House

The House today advanced a legislative package aimed at making near-term progress on air quality, ozone, and climate goals while focusing on an economy-wide transition that will support Colorado’s future for generations to come.

May 5, 2024

House Passes Bills to Increase Access to Health Care

The House today passed three pieces of legislation to improve health care access in Colorado.

May 4, 2024

House Passes Bill to Make College Free for First Two Years

The Colorado Promise will save students money and make higher education more affordable

May 4, 2024

Bill to Improve Black Maternal Health Care Coverage, Improve Birth Outcomes Passes House

The House today passed a bill that aims to improve perinatal health outcomes, especially in Black and historically marginalized communities.

May 4, 2024

Bill to Support Small Businesses Passes House

The House today passed legislation sponsored by Representatives Judy Amabile and Naquetta Ricks to help keep local liquor stores in business after the passage of Proposition 125. HB24-1373 passed by a vote of 42-19.

May 3, 2024

House Advances Bills to Establish Passenger Rail, Incentivize Economic Development in Colorado

Legislation creates dedicated funding to leverage historic federal dollars for reliable, safe, and convenient transit and passenger rail in Colorado and boost economic diversification for coal-transitioning communities

May 3, 2024

JOINT RELEASE: SIGNED! Safe Housing for Residential Tenants Bill Becomes Law

Legislation aims to improve accountability under current law

May 3, 2024

McLachlan and Simpson Joint Statement on CommonSpirit Health and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Impasse

Representative Barbara McLachlan, D-Durango, and Senator Cleave Simpson, R-Alamosa, today released the following joint statement calling on CommonSpirit Health, which operates Mercy Hospital, and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Colorado to reach an agreement that maintains in-network service consumers in Southwest Colorado:

May 3, 2024

McCluskie’s Bipartisan Bill to Protect Colorado Water, Combat Drought Passes House

The House today passed bipartisan legislation to protect Colorado’s water supply.

May 3, 2024

Bill to Support Coloradans with Sickle Cell Disease Passes House

The House today passed legislation to improve health outcomes for those living with sickle cell disease.

May 3, 2024

Bipartisan Bill to Save Seniors Money Passes House

The House today passed bipartisan legislation to save Colorado seniors money.

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