SONNENBERG: A not-so-special session

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...
SONNENBERG: A not-so-special session

SCOTT: No more delays on infrastructure funding

By Senator Ray Scott Now that the 2020 Colorado election dust has settled, it is time to collaborate on solutions to our continuing transportation backlog. It is critical that every possible funding solution is explored and on the table for discussion. With limited...
SONNENBERG: A not-so-special session

HISEY: A special session called by the governor

By Senator Dennis Hisey Finally! When the Senate Republicans called for a special session on July 28 to address COVID-19’s impact on schools, the students and their parents, it was called a “political stunt to try to score cheap points.” Now that we’re knee-deep in...
SONNENBERG: A not-so-special session

COOKE: Is crime getting worse in Colorado?

By Senator John Cooke Colorado is under the grip of two concurrent epidemics; COVID-19, and crime. Both are taking their toll in terms of irrevocable financial loss and lives severely disrupted or even cut short; but only one – the crime epidemic – is largely...