Gardner: Rein in the power of health bureaucrats

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...
Gardner: Rein in the power of health bureaucrats

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...
Gardner: Rein in the power of health bureaucrats

CORAM: The only certainty for 2021 is uncertainty

By Senator Don CoramAs I begin my 11th year in the Colorado General Assembly and look forward to 2021, I wonder what to expect. After 2020, the only thing certain is uncertainty. Last year started out as any other, then along came the coronavirus, or what is now...
Gardner: Rein in the power of health bureaucrats

HISEY: Highlights from the special session

By Senator Dennis Hisey With the results of this recent special session pretty widely reported, I was hesitant to just repeat the final outcome but some of those bills could use little commentary. However, before we go there, let me say I appreciated the process, this...
Gardner: Rein in the power of health bureaucrats

SONNENBERG: A not-so-special session

By Senator Jerry SonnenbergDespite Colorado’s desperate need of economic relief during this pandemic, the state Legislature did not convene for the promised “special session” through the spring, summer, or fall months to provide the respite the good people of Colorado...