< Back April 10, 2019 HOUSE APPROVES TWO BILLS TO PROTECT CONSUMERS & WORKERS Froelich-Singer bill to combat wage theft approved 64-0 (Apr. 10) — The House approved two bills with bipartisan support to protect workers from wage theft and to safeguard Coloradans from the unfair practice of wage garnishment. This morning, the House unanimously passed HB19-1267, sponsored by Rep. Jonathan Singer, D-Longmont, and Rep. Meg Froelich, D-Englewood. This bill would make the withholding or stealing wages a criminal offense. “This is about protecting workers. Wage theft is being treated very differently from theft when it is a corrosive act in society,” said Rep. Froelich. “We want to bring restitution for these workers and contractors who have faced wage theft. Stealing from workers isn’t a partisan issue and I’m glad the House made that abundantly clear today.” Currently, employers stealing wages from employees or contractors is a classified misdemeanor. Often times, it is not even worthy of prosecutors to go after because the penalties are so low. “Over $750 million a year are in lost wages. These are everyday workers across the board who are losing their hard-earned wages,” said Rep. Singer. “Labor trafficking is the majority of human trafficking. This bill will actually help workers in a way that the government never could.” This bipartisan bill now heads to the Senate. The House also approved HB19-1189, sponsored by Rep. Matt Gray, D-Broomfield, and Rep. Alex Valdez, D-Denver, with bipartisan support. The bill would require clearer and more timely notice of garnishment and to allow individuals more time to prepare for possible reduced wages and understand their options better. “We were able to bring consumer advocates and debt collection agencies together to provide relief for Colorado families who need it most,” said Rep. Matt Gray. “Colorado workers who are having their wages garnished will see more take home pay to afford the cost of housing, child care and investing in their future.” In addition to making wage garnishment intentions more clear, this bill will also reduce the disposable earning subject to garnishments and create a general hardship exemption that would permit individuals to prove in court that the amount of their pay subject to garnishment should be further reduced or eliminated all together. “When we heard testimony, someone said wage garnishment is traditionally a methodology used to go after people who don’t have any money, I believe this is true,” said Rep. Valdez. “We need to consider the people we can help, even if it’s just a little bit, even if it’s just a few. We need to take a step in the right direction.” A 2017 national study found that wage garnishments disproportionately impacts lower income individuals earning between $20,000 to $60,000. Colorado ranks 34th among 50 states for protecting individuals’ paychecks from onerous garnishment. The bill passed the House floor with a bipartisan vote of 37-27. The bill now heads to the Senate. Previous Next

< Back May 29, 2019 MICHAELSON JENET BILL TO MODERNIZE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT SIGNED BY GOV New law aims to help address teen vaping epidemic (May 29) — Gov. Polis signed a bill that modernizes the 2006 Clean Indoor Air Act. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet, would add hookah smoking, electronic smoking devices or e-cigarettes to the list of prohibited activities in indoor public places and workplaces. Reports show that over a quarter of Colorado’s teens currently use a vaping product. “Our state is number one in teen vaping and that’s not a title we want to hold. As a parent of teenagers, I share the concern of parents across our state who are increasingly disturbed by this growing public health problem and how it is impacting our children and their development,” said Rep. Michaelson Jenet, D-Commerce City. “This new law will help show our young people that vaping is harmful for them, their peers and their health.” HB19-1076 protects people of all ages against the dangers of secondhand smoking exposure from electronic cigarettes. It also ensures that existing smoke-free laws are being enforced. In 2018, the U.S. Surgeon General called teen vaping an epidemic . In January of this year, the American Lung Association released the State of Tobacco Control report and gave Colorado a “B” grade for its smoke-free air citing Colorado’s use of electronic smoking devices indoor. The report also suggested strengthening state and local laws around youth access to tobacco products to raise its “D” grade for Colorado’s funding for state tobacco prevention programs. The report found the state is spending only half the amount the Center for Disease Control recommends on prevention programs. Previous Next

< Back June 24, 2021 SIGNED! BILLS TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE DENVER, CO – Governor Jared Polis today signed several bills into law that will save consumers money on utility bills, create jobs, increase energy efficiency and help meet Colorado’s renewable energy and greenhouse gas emissions goals. “The benchmarking law Governor Polis signed today will save individuals, families and small businesses money on their utility bills and help Colorado meet our climate goals by increasing the efficiency of large buildings and reducing the consumption of fossil fuels,” said Rep. Cathy Kipp, D-Fort Collins. “In the process, we’ll create good jobs for workers skilled in energy retrofits, mechanical system upgrades, electrical work and engineering.” HB21-1286 , which is sponsored by Representatives Cathy Kipp and Alex Valdez, requires the owners of certain large commercial buildings to collect and report their energy use to the Colorado Energy Office, and by 2026, to demonstrate that they have met new energy efficiency performance standards. The proposal, known as benchmarking, asks building owners to measure their energy use in the first year and then continue to monitor and report their performance and meet new energy efficiency standards. The law helps tenants and businesses save money on their energy costs while creating jobs. In the next eight years, the law is expected to save consumers $447 million on their energy bills, 3,200 gigawatt-hours of electricity, 7,700 billion cubic feet of natural gas, and reduce CO2 emissions by 1 million metric tons. More than one-third of Colorado buildings are already benchmarking, demonstrating that this policy is both widely popular and achievable. Large commercial, multifamily, and public buildings account for roughly 15 percent of all energy used in Colorado, which means that there is considerable opportunity to reduce energy used by increasing the efficiency of these buildings. “With the bills Governor Polis signed today, Colorado is taking a nation leading approach to measuring and using the social cost of carbon dioxide and methane to meet our greenhouse gas reduction goals,” said Rep. Tracey Bernett, D-Longmont. “I’m excited to see our state take this important step forward, which will save consumers money, help us use less fossil fuels and reduce emissions that cause climate change and poor air quality.” HB21-1238 , sponsored by Representative Bernett, directs the PUC to establish energy savings targets for natural gas utilities, promoting the adoption of more energy efficient programs as well as clean heat technologies to help the state meet its GHG reduction goals. The law modernizes the standards for demand-side-management (DSM) programs for natural gas utilities by helping utilities more effectively manage the energy consumption of their customers. One of the calculations the PUC will use in evaluating these programs is to count the avoided costs to ratepayers resulting from the reduced consumption of natural gas, also known as the social cost of carbon dioxide and methane. The law also encourages the adoption of new technologies, requires investment in weatherization programs for low-income customers and promotes the use of onsite renewables for everyday uses, like heat pumps. As one step toward meeting our climate goals, SB21-264 seeks to cost effectively meet emissions reduction goals through a Clean Heat Standard, encouraging innovative emission reductions technologies and capturing and utilizing methane that is currently leaking from agricultural operations, landfills, wastewater plants, and coalbeds, and simultaneously reducing the amount of methane leaking into our atmosphere and offsetting the need for additional fossil fuel extraction. Previous Next

< Back April 21, 2021 HOUSE VOTES TO CREATE AG DROUGHT AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE OFFICE DENVER, CO– The House today passed HB21-1242 , sponsored by Representative Barbara McLachlan, on third reading and final passage by a vote of 40-23. The legislation creates the Office of Agricultural Drought and Climate Resilience in the Department of Agriculture. “We have to do what we can to mitigate and prepare for the increasingly severe droughts and other devastating climate events that are threatening our agriculture industry and producers,” said Rep. McLachlan, D-Durango. “This office will help agriculture producers, who are leading the way in climate resilience best practices, to get ready for and respond to the changes that are already impacting the industry and help encourage more producers to implement strategies to minimize the impacts of climate change.” HB21-1242 creates an office in the Department of Agriculture to help the industry respond to and mitigate the impacts of climate change and increasingly severe droughts. Frequent droughts are placing increasing pressure on Colorado’s already strained water supply and ecosystems that drive the agriculture industry. The office would provide voluntary technical assistance and incentives to help the producers prepare for, mitigate, adapt to, and respond to hazardous events related to drought or our changing climate. Previous Next

< Back March 20, 2019 HOUSE HEALTH COMMITTEE APPROVES EXUM BILL TO ASSIST EMS WORKERS WITH STRESS Not every EMS paramedic has access to physical, emotional, or psychological assistance (Mar. 20) – The House Public Health Care and Human Services committee approved Rep. Tony Exum’s bill to create a statewide, self-financed program of peer-to-peer and professional assistance to help Emergency Medical Services (EMS) paramedics deal with the stresses of their job. “Being an EMS paramedic is one of the most stressful jobs out there,” said Rep. Tony Exum, D-Colorado Springs. “This program will connect EMS paramedics with the services they need to deal with the many stresses of their jobs, and ensure that they are in the best shape physically and mentally to help save lives.” SB19-065 creates a fund that will pay for a peer health assistance program that will evaluate, assist, and counsel EMS paramedics that are dealing with the stresses of their job. Whenever an EMS worker becomes certified or renews their certification, a small fee of $2.55 will be charged to create the program within the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). The bill is also sponsored by Senate President Leroy Garcia, D-Pueblo. Sometimes the toll and exposure to traumatic events in this position can frequently lead to depression, aggressive behaviors, substance abuse, and even suicide. If passed, this program can help EMS paramedics deal with many of these issues. SB19-065 passed unanimously and now heads to the House Appropriations committee. Previous Next

Three bills would close corporate tax loopholes to lower taxes for hardworking people and lift families out of poverty < Back March 9, 2026 Colorado Dems Put Hardworking People Over Corporations and the Very Wealthy Three bills would close corporate tax loopholes to lower taxes for hardworking people and lift families out of poverty DENVER, CO - The House Finance Committee today passed three bills to rebalance Colorado’s tax code and put working people first after Congress passed H.R. 1, which granted massive tax breaks to corporations and the ultra-wealthy while raising taxes on working families in Colorado. The bills would create a new tax credit for hardworking families. The Family Affordability Credit (FAC) is modeled after the highly successful Family Affordability Tax Credit. In recent years, Democrats in Colorado have expanded the state Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC) and created the Family Affordability Tax Credit (FATC) to boost the incomes of hardworking Colorado families and lift children out of poverty. A 2026 report found that the EITC, CTC and FATC cut child poverty by 37-percent and family poverty by 32-percent. These tax credits were entirely turned off for the next tax year due to H.R. 1, raising taxes on families, and forecasts show H.R. 1’s revenue impacts may reduce the credits in future years, too “Corporations and the very wealthy shouldn’t get massive tax cuts in Colorado while families are plunged into poverty, but that’s exactly what’s happening because of the Republican budget Congress passed last year. Our package of bills will put money back into the pockets of hardworking people by closing special interest corporate tax loopholes,” said Rep. Lorena García, D-Unincorporated Adams County, sponsor of HB26-1222. “The Family Affordability Tax Credit is one of the most powerful tools that we have to drive down child poverty, but when the federal GOP passed H.R. 1, that tax relief was completely shut off. Colorado Democrats are fighting back with these tax policies to ensure that Colorado’s tax code works for Colorado children and families.” Beginning for 2026 taxes, HB26-1221 , HB26-1222 and HB26-1223 would create a new Family Affordability Credit that could be taken in addition to the CTC, EITC and FATC. The bills are revenue neutral – the credit will adjust based on available revenue, so that families receive all the benefits from modernizing the tax code. HB26-1221 prioritizes working families and ensures corporations and high-earners pay their fair share by closing tax loopholes that offer deductions for top executives’ salaries. HB26-1222 mitigates the harm of H.R. 1 and would decouple Colorado’s tax code from four new federal tax deductions to rein in these corporate tax breaks at the state level only, especially for out-of-state investments. HB26-1223 would tax software the same, regardless of how it is acquired. The new credit is projected to provide a substantial benefit for families, with initial estimates of hundreds of dollars per child under the age of six for each of the bills. Prioritizing Working Families: HB26-1221 would limit a tax loophole that allows corporations to deduct the salaries of their CEO, CFO and the next eight highest-paid executives—up to $1 million each—as ‘operating expenses,’ even if the executive doesn’t reside in Colorado. The bill limits this deduction to $250,000 per salary. HB26-1221 passed by a vote of 6-4. “Colorado Democrats are closing a corporate tax giveaway on million-dollar salaries to rebalance Colorado’s tax code toward hardworking Coloradans,” said Rep. Yara Zokaie, D-Fort Collins, sponsor of HB26-1221. “Last year, Trump and the federal GOP passed H.R. 1, giving a free lunch to CEOs by gutting the most successful anti-poverty tool in our state’s history. We have a choice to make– protect tax breaks for corporations or lower taxes for working families. The choice is clear for us. We’re demanding corporations pay their fair share to put money back into the pockets of Colorado families and cut child poverty.” “Colorado Democrats believe in an economy where working people have a fair shot, but Congress’s H.R. 1 raised taxes on families and plunged children into poverty,” said Rep. Emily Sirota, D-Denver, sponsor of HB26-1221. “We’re limiting a tax loophole to ensure that the biggest corporations are not getting tax breaks on top-earners’ salaries while the federal GOP just shut off FATC. Our legislation will rein in this loophole to create a tax code that puts working people first.” HB26-1221 would also lower the percentage of net operating loss deductions that corporations can deduct from their Colorado taxable income and shorten the length of time that they can carry those losses forward before claiming them, a technique that corporations use to avoid paying taxes year after year, even while making significant profits. Mitigating the Harm of H.R. 1: HB26-1222 would de-couple Colorado’s tax code from four new federal business tax breaks created or expanded by H.R. 1, including certain write-offs and deductions for interest expenses on debt, especially for multi-national corporations. The bill would essentially deny these new tax cuts for corporations at the state level. HB26-1222 passed by a vote of 7-3. “H.R. 1 not only offered corporate handouts to the wealthiest earners and corporations, but it also shut off a tax credit that reduced child poverty by 40-percent,” said Rep. Karen McCormick, D-Longmont, sponsor of HB26-1222. “Colorado Democrats believe that the people in our state deserve a tax code that rewards hardworking people. This bill mitigates some of the harms caused by H.R. 1 by limiting these new corporate tax breaks at the state level and instead deliver tax relief for lower- and middle-income Coloradans.” Downloadable Software : HB26-1223 would repeal the downloadable software exemption to ensure taxes on these products are consistent, no matter how or where they are purchased. HB26-1223 passed by a vote of 6-5. “We’re making Colorado’s tax code consistent and fair,” said Rep. Steven Woodrow, D-Denver, sponsor of HB26-1223. “The tax exemption on downloadable software has not been evenly applied, with consumers being taxed differently depending on the way that they purchase the product. We’re eliminating confusion around this tax exemption to create a more equitable tax code.” “This bill makes Colorado’s tax code more equitable so everyone can expect to be taxed equally on downloadable software,” said Speaker Pro Tempore Andy Boesenecker, D-Fort Collins, sponsor of HB26-1223. “The same product should be taxed the same regardless of how it is purchased, and making this change can also put hundreds of dollars back into the pockets of middle and lower income families.” The Colorado Office of the State Auditor reported that the antiquated sales tax exemption for certain downloadable software was being applied unevenly across the state, with 14-percent of vendors not applying the exemption at all. Previous Next

Governor Jared Polis signed bipartisan legislation today that will improve Colorado’s Medicaid program. < Back May 28, 2025 Gov. Polis Signs Bill to Improve Health Care Coverage in Colorado DENVER, CO — Governor Jared Polis signed bipartisan legislation today that will improve Colorado’s Medicaid program. HB25-1213 makes important Medicaid program updates so Coloradans can receive consistent, accessible health care coverage. “Everyone deserves access to affordable, high-quality health care, and this law makes important administrative and eligibility updates to Colorado’s Medicaid program to improve health care coverage,” said Rep. Lisa Feret, D-Arvada. “By adjusting timelines, cutting red tape, and improving transparency, we can make essential health care more accessible to Coloradans.” HB25-1213 , also sponsored by Representative Ron Weinberg, R-Loveland, will make important improvements to Medicaid coverage in Colorado. To improve access and streamline health care coverage, HB25-1213 makes several administrative, eligibility, billing and review changes to the Medicaid program. This law: Requires annual technical updates to the billing manual to make it easier and faster to bill and process Medicaid claims. Requires faster payments to providers when their claims must be reprocessed due to updated provider rates. Increases transparency by requiring managed care entities, which deliver care to Medicaid recipients, to report on their profits and medical loss ratio and by publishing that information online. Many Medicaid billing claims require a physician’s signature. The law streamlines access to physical, occupational, or speech therapy by eliminating this requirement for these services. Requires improved communication with Coloradans in long-term care using Medicaid when the services they receive are being discontinued. The Congressional Republicans’ tax ploy will have devastating effects on every sector of Colorado’s health care system, including the Colorado hospitals, clinics, and other providers that could lose up to $990 million in annual federal Medicaid funding. The proposed cuts to Medicaid will result in an estimated 140,000-230,000 Coloradans suddenly losing health care coverage. This law improves Medicaid coverage in Colorado to ensure vulnerable communities can receive the health care coverage they need to lead healthy lives. Previous Next

< Back May 30, 2019 BECKER-HANSEN BILL TO MODERNIZE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION SIGNED INTO LAW PUC modernized to maximize benefits for ratepayers in the clean energy transition (May 30) – A bill sponsored by Speaker KC Becker and Rep. Hansen to renew the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for the next seven years, help address the threat of climate change, and hold utility companies more accountable was signed into law today by Gov. Polis. The PUC provides regulatory oversight of public utilities in Colorado. “This modernization will strengthen protections for consumers, prioritize safety, cut emissions, and improve efficiency and reliability while exploring various forms of grid interconnection ,” said Speaker KC Becker, D-Boulder. “The new law requires utilities to account for the social cost of carbon in their electricity resource planning and to do a review of workforce transition plans when the closure of coal plants is accelerated in order to ensure workers and communities are supported.” “This is a historic step forward. This law modernizes the PUC and ensures it’s prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the thriving clean energy economy. This law is a big step forward for Colorado,” said Rep. Hansen, D-Denver. “The Commission plays a pivotal environmental role and must be ready to serve all Coloradans as the market moves toward cleaner and cheaper renewable energy sources.” The PUC is responsible for providing oversight of Colorado’s utilities and protecting Coloradans from high utility costs. In seeking to address climate change, SB19-236 will direct the PUC to consider the costs of pollution and a workforce transition plan during the utility planning process. The bill also directs the PUC to implement rules ensuring safe, reliable, and affordable services that satisfy customers’ changing expectations, and take advantage of technological advancements that benefit customers. The landmark law specifies a minimum value for the cost of carbon pollution. Currently, nine other states employ a cost of carbon as an element of utility regulation including Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington, California, Nevada, New Jersey and New York. The bill was signed at Sunshare’s JeffCo Community Solar Garden this morning. ### Previous Next

< Back November 1, 2019 JBC, DEMS REACT TO POLIS BUDGET REQUEST DENVER, CO — Joint Budget Committee Democrats today released the following statements on Governor Polis’s FY 2020-2021 Budget request: “I appreciate Governor Polis’s FY 20-21 budget request, and I look forward to developing a responsible and balanced state budget that prioritizes education and transportation and continues lowering the cost of health care for all Coloradans,” said incoming JBC Chair Daneya Esgar (D-Pueblo). “The JBC will begin crafting the budget in the months ahead, and I am committed to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to balance our state’s competing priorities with the limited resources we have and pass a budget that supports Southern Colorado and the state as a whole.” “Due to a strong economy, we were able to make historic investments in critical government services like education and transportation this year. However, due to the fiscal constraints imposed by TABOR, we will have to be more focused on cost savings next year,” said Dominick Moreno (D-Commerce City), vice-chair for the JBC in the upcoming session . “I am encouraged by some of the cost savings and efficiencies the Governor’s proposal identified to invest in roads and bridges and K-12 education, and I look forward to the next six months of hard work to ensure a balanced budget and continued investments that benefit the people of Colorado.” “I am eager to start our work at the JBC to craft a balanced budget for Colorado,” said JBC member Chris Hansen (D-Denver) . “The Governor’s proposal will help inform our ongoing discussions about how to responsibly invest in and manage our state’s energy, education, transportation and health care priorities.” “I am pleased to see many important investments in this budget, especially for Southern and rural Colorado. The inclusion of substance abuse benefits for Medicaid recipients throughout the state is a crucial part of combatting a multifaceted problem and will build on the work my colleagues and I have worked tirelessly on for so many years,” said Senate President Leroy Garcia (D-Pueblo). “I am particularly excited about the proposal for Fischer’s Peak, the newest state park, in the heart of rural Colorado, which would drive tourism dollars to the local and regional economies. I know my colleagues on the JBC have a lot of work ahead of them to analyze today’s budget, and I look forward to supporting them in this important process.” The release of the governor’s budget today begins the process for the JBC to craft the state’s budget. The JBC will begin hearing testimony from state agencies later this month as it works to write the state’s budget. ### Previous Next

Today, Colorado Springs Democrats Senators Marc Snyder and Tony Exum, Sr. and Representatives Amy Paschal and Regina English released a statement following President Trump’s decision to relocate Space Command from Colorado Springs to Alabama: < Back September 2, 2025 JOINT RELEASE: Colorado Springs Democrats Statement on Trump’s Decision to Relocate Space Command from Colorado to Alabama COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – Today, Colorado Springs Democrats Senators Marc Snyder and Tony Exum, Sr. and Representatives Amy Paschal and Regina English released a statement following President Trump’s decision to relocate Space Command from Colorado Springs to Alabama: “We are deeply disappointed by President Trump’s decision to move Space Command out of Colorado and to Alabama. Colorado Springs is not only the nation’s premier hub for aerospace and defense, but also the home of the U.S. Air Force Academy, making it the clear and logical choice for Space Command’s permanent headquarters. Space Command drives Southern Colorado’s economy, supporting thousands of good-paying jobs and innovation in aerospace, research, and technology. Relocating it will harm Colorado’s economy, disrupt our nation’s defense readiness, and undermine an industry where Colorado is a recognized national leader.” Previous Next

The Governor today signed into law the “Freedom to Read Act.” Sponsored by Senators Lisa Cutter, D-Jefferson County, and Dafna Michaelson Jenet, D-Commerce City, and Representatives Jenny Willford, D-Northglenn, and Lorena García, D-Unincorporated Adams County, SB25-063 creates safeguards against book bans in public school libraries. < Back May 1, 2025 “Freedom to Read Act” Signed Into Law DENVER, CO – The Governor today signed into law the “Freedom to Read Act.” Sponsored by Senators Lisa Cutter, D-Jefferson County, and Dafna Michaelson Jenet, D-Commerce City, and Representatives Jenny Willford, D-Northglenn, and Lorena García, D-Unincorporated Adams County, SB25-063 creates safeguards against book bans in public school libraries. “Free societies don’t ban books,” said Cutter. “The Freedom to Read Act will ensure that the next generation of Coloradans has the opportunity to access a broad spectrum of literature, including works that might challenge preconceived notions or present uncomfortable truths. By doing so, we empower Colorado's children to become well-informed, open-minded individuals who can contribute meaningfully to our democracy. As diverse identities are being erased and marginalized throughout the country, it has never been more important to protect the freedom to read.” “Knowledge is power, and our law preserves access to age-appropriate literature in Colorado public schools,” said Willford. “This legislation creates a standard process to evaluate a book’s inclusion or removal from a library, further shielding our public school libraries from D.C. culture wars and political fights. Schools are for learning, and our students deserve access to age-appropriate books that encourage them to think broadly and critically about the world.” “As an author and owner of a publishing company, I am committed to telling stories that would not otherwise be told,” said Michaelson Jenet. “These are the stories that end up on banned book lists. While other states enact laws to criminalize educators and restrict access to books, this policy sends a strong message that Colorado values our students’ freedom to access diverse voices and opinions.” “This law ensures a transparent policy to avoid discriminatory censorship and protects students’ access to books that share the voices and experiences of marginalized communities,” said García. “Books offer a window to the world where students can explore new places, discover different cultures and dive deep into a new experience. The freedom to read is a cornerstone to a strong democracy, and we’re making sure our students have access to age-appropriate literature.” SB25-063 will create safeguards against book bans in public schools by requiring local school boards to establish a standard policy on the acquisition, use and removal of library resources. The policy would ensure that any removal or restriction of a library resource follows a clear, fair and consistent process. Without a policy in place, a local school board or the Charter School Institute could not remove a library resource from its collection. SB25-063 will also prevent discriminatory policies and protect librarians from retaliation. Previous Next

Speaker Julie McCluskie, D-Dillon and Senator Dylan Roberts, D-Frisco, today released the following statement on the agreement reached between Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and CommonSpirit Health to maintain in-network coverage for consumers: < Back May 24, 2024 McCluskie, Roberts Applaud Anthem CommonSpirit Agreement DENVER, CO – Speaker Julie McCluskie, D-Dillon and Senator Dylan Roberts, D-Frisco, today released the following statement on the agreement reached between Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and CommonSpirit Health to maintain in-network coverage for consumers: Coloradans in rural communities often have few options for health facilities, and many have to drive far distances to receive care. CommonSpirit hospitals and clinics are critical for patients in Northwest and Central Colorado, and in-network coverage for these providers is essential for people to access the care they need. I applaud the parties for reaching an agreement that will allow Anthem consumers to continue receiving care from CommonSpirit providers. I know many in our communities are relieved for this situation to be resolved so they can access their providers at facilities that are the most convenient or best suited for their care. On May 6, McCluskie and Senator Dylan Roberts issued a joint statement calling on the parties to reach an agreement. Previous Next