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The official account for the Colorado House Democrats. 43 Colorado Democrats fighting for hardworking Coloradans. #coleg #copolitics

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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Democratic members of the Joint Budget Committee released statements after the September quarterly economic forecasts. Key takeaway? The economy remains resilient while Colorado households bear the cost of federal policies.
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Economy remains resilient while Colorado households bear the cost of federal policies
Diesel prices hit record level as Trump's war with Iran continues
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Rep. Willford and Sen. Wallace today released the following statement celebrating the U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of President Trump's plan to tamper with mail-in voting ahead of the midterm election.
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Willford, Wallace Commend SCOTUS Decision to Protect Mail-in Voting
Chair of the House State, Civic & Veterans Affairs Committee Representative Jenny Willford, and Chair of the Senate State, Veterans & Military Affairs Senator Katie Wallace, celebrate the U.S. Supreme...
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives that were lost. Our hearts are with their loved ones, whose lives were forever changed that day. We honor the courageous first responders and everyday people who put their lives on the line to protect others.
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
One year ago, two high school students were severely injured and hundreds of lives were changed by the Evergreen School shooting. We will not forget the lives forever altered will continue to fight for a better future, safer for Colorado students.
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
What happened in La Plata County should not happen anywhere. House Dems passed a law, sponsored by Reps. Katie Stewart and Javier @javiermabrey.bsky.social, to improve jail safety standards, prevent sexual assault in jails and protect whistleblowers. www.themarshallproject.org/2026/08/27/w...
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Women Learned Their Jail Strip-Searches Were Recorded. Their Outrage Changed the Law.
Women who organized to push for a new Colorado law hope it will become a model for other states.
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Earlier today, Rep. Jackson and Rep. Carter released the following statement in support of the CDPHE's recent state public health order. The order directs GEO Group to turn over information needed to complete a public health investigation of a confirmed tuberculosis case at an Aurora facility.
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Carter, Jackson Support CDPHE Decision to Issue Public Health Order Regarding Aurora ICE Processing Center
Representatives Michael Carter and Jamie Jackson today released a statement in support of the Department of Public Health and Environment’s (CDPHE) recent state public health order.
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Vaccines save lives. Trump’s newest executive order blatantly dismisses recommendations from medical professionals and will risk the health and safety of Coloradans. www.9news.com/article/news...
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Did you know? A new law to create stronger guardrails for the use of AI in healthcare goes into effect next week.
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Law to Establish Guardrails for AI in Healthcare Goes into Effect
New legislation to ensure patients’ continued access to mental healthcare provided by a licensed human professional will go into effect on August 12.
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Happy 150th birthday, Colorado! 🥳 This sesquicentennial is a huge milestone for the state we know and love. Celebrate Colorado all month long with community events in all corners of the state💙
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
3️⃣ new laws to protect Coloradans’ rights amid rollbacks from the Trump administration go into effect next month⤵️
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New Laws to Protect Coloradans’ Rights Amid Federal Rollbacks Go Into Effect
Legislation will insulate nonprofits, shore up protections in education and housing
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
📢 SB25-003 goes into effect on August 1 📢 Speaker Pro Tem Andy Boesenecker and Rep. Meg Froelich's law will help reduce gun violence across Colorado ⬇️ www.cohousedems.com/news/sb25-00...
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SB25-003 Goes Into Effect
SB25-003, sponsored by Senators Tom Sullivan, D-Centennial, and Julie Gonzales, D-Denver, and Speaker Pro Tempore Andy Boesenecker, D-Fort Collins, and Representative Meg Froelich, D-Englewood, goes i...
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
2️⃣ new laws to keep Colorado’s outdoors safe and accessible will go into effect on August 12. 🏔️HB26-1008 will support outdoor recreation and rural economies. 🐻 HB26-1342 helps minimize human-bear conflicts.
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Laws to Bolster Outdoor Recreation and Limit Human-Bear Conflict Go Into Effect
Two new laws to keep Colorado’s outdoors safe and accessible will go into effect on August 12. HB26-1008 will support outdoor recreation and rural economies, and HB26-1342 helps minimize human-bear co...
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
🎓🏫✏️🥳 Colorado is now ranked #1 in education by US News and World Report! This achievement highlights our dedication and leadership in expanding educational opportunities for all students. www.9news.com/video/news/l...
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Soon, 3️⃣ new healthcare laws will go into effect to make our communities safer and healthier.
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Laws to Improve Behavioral and Emergency Healthcare Access Go Into Effect
Three new laws to improve healthcare access in Colorado go into effect on August 12.
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Two new laws go into effect on August 12 that will help address Colorado's teacher shortage 🍎 AND create more opportunities for Colorado students who speak more than language 💬
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
On August 12, new laws go into effect to improve safety across Colorado, including: 🚗 Key provisions of HB26-1424, which will improve safety in rideshares. ⚽ A trio of laws that will improve safety for student athletes and road users, especially near schools.
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
NEW: General Assembly Democrats sent a letter to Colorado's congressional delegation, urging them to protect federal funding for domestic violence survivors. www.cohousedems.com/news/general...
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General Assembly Dems Urge Colorado’s Congressional Delegation to Protect Federal Funding for Domestic Violence Survivors
Federal Victims of Crime Act funding has been slashed by over 75 percent in Colorado since 2018
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
More laws go into effect on Aug 12 that will: ⚖️ enforce digital warrant response timelines & help children navigate trauma, maltreatment and abuse 💰 prevent vulnerable Coloradans from being scammed & insurance companies from receiving victim restitution payments
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
On August 12, numerous laws will go into effect, including laws that will save Coloradans money on housing and energy costs 💰💰💰 These laws will help create more affordable housing opportunities, improve energy assistance programs and improve water quality standards in CO.
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Representatives @briannatitone.bsky.social and Kyle Brown released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold state bans on transgender athletes in public schools. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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JOINT RELEASE: General Assembly Democrats on SCOTUS Decision to Uphold State Bans on Transgender Athletes in Public Schools
Representatives Brianna Titone, D-Arvada, Kyle Brown, D-Louisville, and Senators Katie Wallace, D-Longmont, and Chris Kolker, D-Centennial, today released the following statement after the U.S. Suprem...
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Representatives @repyara.bsky.social, @replorenagarcia.bsky.social and @elizabethvelasco.bsky.social released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision upholding the principle of birthright citizenship. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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JOINT RELEASE: General Assembly Democrats on Today's SCOTUS Decision Upholding Birthright Citizenship
DENVER, CO – Today, Senators Mike Weissman, D-Aurora, and Iman Jodeh, D-Aurora, and Representatives Yara Zokaie, D-Fort Collins, Elizabeth Velasco, D-Glenwood Springs, and Lorena García, D-Unincorpora...
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
On July 1, 2️⃣ laws go into effect that will: ✅ Protect Colorado kids ✅ Create a civil cause of action for damages related to "conversion therapy"
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
New laws go into effect on July 1 🎉 Read more about SB26-040, legislation to create more affordable homeownership opportunities🏡
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Legislation to Create More Affordable Home Ownership Opportunities Goes Into Effect
SB26-040 updates the Prop 123 Affordable Homeownership Program to better meet families’ needs
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
JBC Chair @emilyforco.bsky.social Sirota and JBC Member Brown released the following statements after the Legislative Council Staff and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting delivered the June quarterly economic forecasts ⤵️
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JOINT RELEASE: Trump’s High Energy Inflation Drives Up Costs for Coloradans
U.S. President says he loves it
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
NEW: Rep. Willford organized a letter to U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson demanding that Congress strike an amendment from the BUILD America 250 Act that would undermine recently enacted rideshare accountability and safety laws.
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NO FREE RIDES FOR ACCOUNTABILITY: Willford Leads 275+ State Lawmakers Calling on Congress to Protect Victims of Rideshare Sexual Assault
Letter urges Speaker Mike Johnson to reject the rideshare liability provision in upcoming transportation bill
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
NEW: Speaker Pro Tempore Boesenecker, Rep. @emilyforco.bsky.social, Sen. Amabile & Sen. Lindstedt released a statement after road building contractors walked away from a proposed agreement that would put Colorado on a path to better fund transportation ⤵️
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JOINT RELEASE: Contractors Reject Road Funding Solutions, Pursue Reckless Ballot Measure Instead
The four sponsors of HB26-1430, legislation to mitigate the deeply harmful impacts of Initiative 175, today released the following joint statement after road building contractors walked away from a pr...
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
ICYMI: HB26-1207 was signed into law yesterday. This important law ensures the continued collection of employee demographic data to prevent workplace discrimination. But why is this bill so important?
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
HB26-1084 is now law! Sponsored by Reps. Espenoza and @seancamacho.bsky.social, this legislation would share additional information with voters on citizen-initiated ballot measures. More⤵️
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ICYMI: Signed! Bill to Provide Additional Information on Ballot
HB26-1084 will share important fiscal information with voters on citizen-initiated ballot measures
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
"This law helps online platforms accurately apply protections based on the age of the user, giving parents another tool to protect their children online." - Rep. Ricks.
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
"Our new law creates guidelines around age data collection to apply age-appropriate protections for minor users while ensuring that third-party companies cannot get their hands on this information." - Rep. Paschal.
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
"AI chatbots are biased, unlicensed tools and they should not be used for therapy and treatment recommendations without oversight and transparency." - Rep. @javiermabrey.bsky.social.
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
"Licensed professionals are still allowed to use AI for administrative purposes, but clinical treatment and psychotherapy must be administered by a licensed provider." - Rep. Rydin
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
ICYMI: Two technology bills were signed into law yesterday. HB26-1193 ensures patients’ continued access to mental healthcare provided by a licensed human professional. SB26-051 establishes a framework for age attestation on digital platforms.
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
🫔🫔 The Tamale Act is law! 🫔🫔 The Tamale Act (HB26-1033) allows for the sale of temperature-controlled homemade foods in Colorado.
House and Senate Majority Leaders Monica Duran and Robert Rodríguez gather around as Gov Polis signs HB26-1033 (the Tamale Act) into law.
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Did you know that hail accounts for up to 54% of annual homeowners insurance premiums? Speaker Julie McCluskie and Rep. Kyle Brown's bill to drive down homeowners insurance premiums and prevent damage from hail storms and other extreme weather events is now LAW!
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Big news - Reps. @elizabethvelasco.bsky.social and @replorenagarcia.bsky.social's bill to support immigrant communities and improve oversight of ICE facilities is now LAW. Learn more about HB26-1276 ⬇️⬇️⬇️ www.cohousedems.com/news/joint-r...
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JOINT RELEASE: Bill to Support Immigrant Communities Amid ICE Overreach Becomes Law
Governor Jared Polis today signed legislation to support immigrant communities and increase oversight of immigration detention facilities.
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Reps. Jenny Willford and @repfroe.bsky.social's bill, the Colorado Rideshare Safety & Accountability Act is now law! Read this NY Times story ⬇️ to learn more about how the law will help protect riders and drivers www.nytimes.com/2026/06/02/b...
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Colorado Enacts Law Tightening Scrutiny of Uber and Lyft
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
We're taking steps to support older Coloradans in the workforce. HB26-1010 was signed into law yesterday and this legislation will modify Colorado’s workforce policy to ensure older Coloradans have a seat at the table.
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ICYMI: SIGNED! Bill to Support Older Coloradans in the Workforce
Governor Jared Polis yesterday signed legislation to support older Coloradans in the workforce.
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
HB26-1139 is law! 🎉 It establishes requirements for artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and ensures human oversight of critical insurance coverage determinations.
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JOINT RELEASE: ICYMI: Polis Signs Bill to Strengthen AI Guardrails in Healthcare
HB26-1139 ensures patients’ continued access to healthcare provided by a human, licensed professional
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
SIGNED! SB26-002 will lower utility costs and ensure Coloradans have access to affordable, reliable energy.
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JOINT RELEASE: ICYMI: Signed! Legislation to Boost Utility Assistance
SB26-002 will improve access to energy assistance programs
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
SB26-190 was signed into law 🎉 This law supports victims' families, especially as they navigate the justice system, after their loved one dies from a police use of force incident. Learn more ⬇️ www.cohousedems.com/news/legisla...
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Legislation to Support Victims’ Families After Deadly Use of Force by Law Enforcement Signed Into Law
Today legislation sponsored by Senate President James Coleman, D-Denver, Senator Mike Weissman, D-Aurora, House Assistant Majority Leader Jennifer Bacon, D-Denver, and Representative Regina English, D...
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
ICYMI: Rep. Tisha Mauro's bipartisan bill to protect water resources in Southern Colorado is now law 🎉 www.cohousedems.com/news/icymi%3...
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ICYMI: Mauro’s Bipartisan Bill to Protect Water Resources Signed Into Law
HB26-1340 will require water buyers to prioritize revegetation and dryland farming when making certain changes to the land
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
HB26-1326 has been signed! This important law extends the PUC's critical functions while modernizing the commission to better meet Coloradans' needs. www.cohousedems.com/news/joint-r...
Colorado Senate and House Majority Leaders Rodriguez and Duran watch as Gov. Polis signs HB26-1326 into law while surrounded by advocates at the Governor's Mansion.
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Gov Polis signed 3️⃣ bills into law this morning that will: 💼 Create more good-paying jobs 📈 Support new small businesses 📱 Create safeguards around AI chatbots to protect CO kids 🧵
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Did you know that interlock devices have blocked over 180k alcohol-impaired driving attempts since 2006? Reps. Amy Paschal and Jamie Jackson's new law will require all drivers convicted of driving under the influence to install an interlock device in their car ⬇️ www.cohousedems.com/news/paschal...
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Paschal, Jackson Bill to Prevent Drunk Driving Becomes Law
Interlock devices have blocked over 180,000 alcohol-impaired driving attempts since 2006
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
“Despite the Trump administration’s attempts to outlaw abortion entirely, Colorado remains a beacon for safe, legal and protected reproductive health care.” - Rep. @replorenagarcia.bsky.social
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
ICYMI: Gov Polis signed a bill into law that will increase access to abortion care for college students HB26-1335 requires college student health centers to provide on-site abortion medication services ⬇️ www.cohousedems.com/news/icymi%3...
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ICYMI: Polis Signs Bill to Expand Access to Abortion Care for College Students
Governor Jared Polis yesterday signed legislation to require college student health centers to provide on-site abortion medication services.
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Speaker Julie McCluskie's bill to save families money on child care just became law! This new law extends a tax credit that makes high-quality child care more affordable AND creates good-paying jobs. Learn more ⤵️ www.cohousedems.com/news/signed!...
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SIGNED! Bill to Save Families Money on Child Care
HB26-1004 extends a tax credit that makes life more affordable for working Coloradans
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
The 2026 School Finance Act has been signed into law!🎓🍎📚📝 This law drives $180 million more to Colorado’s K-12 public schools for the 2026-27 school year. www.cohousedems.com/news/joint-r...
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JOINT RELEASE: 2026 School Finance Act Signed Into Law
Today the bipartisan 2026 School Finance Act was signed into law. SB26-023, sponsored by Senator Chris Kolker, D-Centennial, and Representatives Meghan Lukens, D-Steamboat Springs, and Emily Sirota, D...
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Colorado House Democrats @cohousedem.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
TWO bills were signed into law today that will: 🚗 Improve road safety and prevent wildlife collisions 🚵 Support outdoor recreation and rural economies 🧵
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