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School Safety Bill Defeated – Nuke Bill Lives (for now)
DENVER - This evening, Senate Bill 22-101 was defeated in the Colorado Senate State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee while Senate Bill 22-073 was laid over for action only. — Senate Bill 22-101, sponsored by Senator Jim Smallwood (R-Parker), would have...
Liston: Seniors and veterans deserve a tax break
By State Senator Larry Liston There is a lot of talk this legislative session at the State Capitol about making Colorado a more affordable place to live, work, and raise a family. I am committed to advancing solutions this session to address the rising cost of living...
Democrats Kills Tax Cut for Disabled Veterans, Seniors
DENVER - Today, Democrats on the Colorado Senate State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee killed an important piece of legislation that would have directly benefited Colorado disabled veterans and seniors. Senate Bill 22-093, by Senator Larry Liston (R-Colorado...
Sonnenberg: A bill to put your money back in your pocket
By Senator Jerry Sonnenberg & Representative Rod Pelton Over the past two years, we've once again been awed at the resilience and strength of the people of Colorado. Coloradans have dealt with fires, floods, storms, drought, a changing economy and a global...
If a good bill dies in a committee and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
DENVER - Today, Democrats in the Colorado State Senate killed two pieces of legislation that would have helped save Coloradans money, expand government transparency, and further expand the voice of voters. — Senate Bill 22-084, by Senator Bob Gardner...
Cooke: Bill would help make education in Colorado more affordable
By Senator John Cooke & Representative Janice Rich Parents, students, and teachers across the state have experienced firsthand some of the shortcomings in the educational system in Colorado. The decreasing quality of education in Colorado is a serious cause of...
Democrats are Lucy, We’re Charlie Brown
DENVER – This afternoon, Democrats on the State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee in the Colorado State Senate axed two important pieces of legislation aiming to increase transparency and affordability alongside ensuring compassion in healthcare. Despite...
1118 Colorado Nursing Home Deaths – Democrats Couldn’t Care Less
DENVER – This morning, Democrats in the Colorado General Assembly on the Legislative Audit Committee torpedoed an audit request to get to the bottom of Colorado’s failures with testing, potentially leading to nursing home deaths during the height of the COVID-19...
Sonnenberg: Affordability on the minds of Coloradans
By State Senator Jerry Sonnenberg and State Representative Richard Holtorf For many families, the impact of inflation and the increased cost of living has hit hard. What was once affordable and within reach for families is no longer. Their budgets can no longer cover...
Republicans Reveal “Commitment to Colorado” Legislation
DENVER – At noon today, Senate and House Republicans in the Colorado General Assembly came together to introduce their Commitment to Colorado legislative package, containing 44 pieces of legislation. The core tenants of the Republican Commitment to Colorado...
Transcript: Minority Leader Chris Holbert’s Opening Day Speech
DENVER – Below is the transcript of Colorado Senate Minority Leader Chris Holbert's (R-Douglas County) speech on the opening day of the Second Regular Session of the 73rd General Assembly. "Mr. President, Mr. Majority Leader, colleagues, families and guests: To the...
General Assembly Republicans Reveal “Commitment To Colorado” Legislation
DENVER – On Wednesday, January 12th, Senate and House Republicans will unveil the most robust opening-day legislative agenda - entitled "The Republican Commitment to Colorado" - in recent history. Over 40 bills will be introduced as part of this package....