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We care about and will fight for the families of Colorado. It seems too many politicians have been choosing Government over people lately.
Senator Paul Lundeen (R-Colorado Springs)
Senate Minority Whip
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We care about and will fight for the families of Colorado. It seems too many politicians have been choosing Government over people lately.
Senator Paul Lundeen (R-Colorado Springs)
Senate Minority Whip
BREAKING NEWS:
Democrats in Colorado seeking to propose “assault weapons” ban.
Recent Press Releases
Budget Surprise: Republican Amendments Make a Splash
DENVER - Today, Republicans in the Colorado State Senate offered constructive, bipartisan amendments in an effort to refocus state dollars on the priorities of everyday Coloradans. Below is a summary of the most impactful amendments, alongside commentary from...
Holbert & Rankin: Jobs, students and roads are top stimulus priorities
By Senators Chris Holbert and Bob Rankin In the coming weeks and months, legislators in the State Capitol will dole out $800 million in state stimulus spending (not to be confused with federal stimulus dollars). While economic projections and data show a quick...
Democrats Close the Curtains on Transparency
DENVER - This afternoon, Senate Democrats voted to postpone Senate Bill 21-023 indefinitely in the Senate Judiciary Committee. The bill - sponsored by State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer (R-Weld County) - was inspired by recent revelations in the media of the use of...
Gardner: Rein in the power of health bureaucrats
By Senator Bob Gardner On March 11, 2020, Gov. Jared Polis declared a state of emergency in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) then stepped in and has since issued over 45 public health orders and...
Kirkmeyer: Conservative women led the way
By Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer In 1920, the champions of the Women’s Suffrage Movement made history with the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Since then, women across our state and country continue to change the world. In fact, a record number of women were elected...
Democrats Move to Free Criminals, Simultaneously Create More of Them
DENVER – In a double-header, marathon hearing, Democrats on the Colorado Senate Judiciary Committee decided that logic and reason were no longer in fashion, prompting them to move both Senate Bills 21-062 and 21-078 further along in the legislative process. SB21-062 –...
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"We applaud lawmakers for examining ways to reduce costs, but this proposal misses the mark. You can’t simply wave a wand and mandate costs without putting access and quality at risk." #COpolitics
https://gazette.com/denver-gazette/public-option-undermines-workers-group-plans/article_a8dd2c6a-9871-11eb-82b6-1fb06a80ddd2.html
An excellent rundown of the budget debate, including amendments we ran to increase funding for students, roads/bridges, mental health, and even body-worn cameras for law enforcement officers.
Thanks for the in-depth reporting, @faith_a_miller.
'Craziest swings in budgeting that I have ever seen' https://coloradonewsline.com/2021/04/13/boost-in-state-budget-for-education-body-cameras-comes-in-colorado-senate-amendments/
Senate Republican Leadership
Minority Leader
Chris Holbert
(R-Douglas County)
Assistant Minority Leader
John Cooke
(R-Greeley)
Minority Chair
Jim Smallwood
(R-Parker)
Minority Whip
Paul Lundeen
(R-Monument)
Joint Budget Committee
Bob Rankin
(R-Carbondale)