Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 12hColorado voters will decide an unusually large number of statewide ballot measures this November. The results of this election day could affect many aspects of Coloradans’ daily lives. CCLP evaluated these measures through an economic justice lens in our ballot guide: copolicy.org/ballot-guide... 000
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026"The state estimates that 3.4M Coloradans would pay less in income tax, while 64K would pay more. That 64K is fewer than the number of people who can fit in Mile High Stadium. Collectively, those 64K would pay about $2.5 billion more in taxes.” www.9news.com/article/news...9news.com 000
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026October 2026 Heads Up is out now! Check out what we've been up to in the last month including our 2025-26 annual report, policy workplanning at CCLP, Amendment 87, and more news! Check it out here: conta.cc/4AKB30Wconta.ccHeads Up October 2026Email from Colorado Center on Law and Policy Our 2025-26 annual report is out, policy workplanning at CCLP, Amendment 87, and more news! October 2026 issue includes: Letter from our CEO 2025-2026 An 000
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Part 2 of CCLP's 'A Profile of Colorado's Young Adults' series is out now! This second issue brief builds on the first by examining eleven common narratives about young adults. These myths fall into three broad groups. Learn more and read the brief today: copolicy.org/resource/wha...copolicy.orgWhat We Get Wrong About Young Adults - CCLPThe narratives we tell about young adults play an important role in how policymakers view the issues and shape the policies that affect this population of Coloradans. 000
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Safety net clinics are struggling to stay open & rural & behavioral health care are stretched thin. Amendment87 helps primary care, behavioral health, rural health care, & support for older adults, people w/ disabilities, & nutrition programs #IncomeTaxFairness #YesOn87 @protectcofuture.bsky.social 021
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Emboldened Towards Progress, our 2025-26 Annual Report is out now! When they dismantle, we unite, strategize, and build again. Learn more about the work CCLP has been a part of in the last year. copolicy.org/annual-repor...copolicy.orgAnnual Report 2025-2026 - CCLP 000
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Embolded Towards Progress, our 2025-26 Annual Report is out now! When they dismantle, we unite, strategize, and build again. Learn more about the work CCLP has been a part of in the last year. copolicy.org/annual-repor...copolicy.orgAnnual Report 2025-2026 - CCLP 000
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Folks are talking about Amendment 87, the proposed graduated income tax. This table shows exactly how your taxes would change. What's YOUR number? protectcoloradosfuture.com/tax-calculat... #copolitics #FairShare #YesOn87protectcoloradosfuture.comTax Calculator - Protect Colorado's FutureEnter your annual Colorado taxable income to compare what you pay today with what you'd pay under Amendment 87 — the Income Tax Fairness Act 000
Reposted by Colorado Center on Law and PolicyChaer Robert @chaerrobert.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Excellent & easy to read primer of the regulation of electricity and the urban/rural gap in Colorado, w particular attention to community input. 021
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026We are 2 months out from Colorado Champions Awards! Please help us celebrate our first award winner for Community Advocate of the Year, Josh Stallings! He has been a community organizer and advocate in Colorado since 2016. Learn more about Josh & register for CCA today! copolicy.org/event/colora... 000
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Milena Tayah's issue brief on Colorado's electric utilities disparities outlines the current utility apparatus in Colorado, and introduce our recommendations for common-sense solutions that would provide all Coloradans the access to information and notice they deserve. copolicy.org/resource/iss...copolicy.orgIssue Brief: Colorado's Electric Utility Disparities - CCLPThe brief describes Colorado's current utility system and our recommendations to ensure all community members can access information. 001
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Our Self-Sufficiency Standard was mentioned in The Denver Post article, quoting Charles Brennan, "childcare costs were among the fastest-growing expenses... and likely continues to be a major driver of cost increases." www.denverpost.com/2026/08/30/c...denverpost.comChildcare aid is reaching some northern Colorado families, but many are still strugglingChildcare affordability challenges are compounded by a freeze on Colorado’s main childcare subsidy program, making things far worse for families and providers. 011
Reposted by Colorado Center on Law and PolicyChaer Robert @chaerrobert.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Karly Kaufman recognizes Protecting Colorado’s Future which is putting the Progressive Income Tax proposal on the ballot 011
Reposted by Colorado Center on Law and PolicyChaer Robert @chaerrobert.bsky.social · 27/08/2026CCLP’s Charlie Brennan honors Colorado Fiscal Institute as a partner org 011
Reposted by Colorado Center on Law and PolicyChaer Robert @chaerrobert.bsky.social · 27/08/2026CCLP’s Annie Martinez honors a partner organization: Colorado Lawyers Committee 011
Reposted by Colorado Center on Law and PolicyChaer Robert @chaerrobert.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Lydia McCoy CEO of Colorado Center in Law and Policy kicks off their Partners in Progress event 011
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 25/08/2026The following public comment was submitted by Charles Brennan on behalf of Skills2Compete Colorado on July 31, 2026, to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Department of Health and Human Services on the Medicaid Program Interim Final Rule. copolicy.org/resource/ski...copolicy.orgSkills2Compete Public Comment on the Medicaid Interim Final Rule - CCLPThe following public comment was submitted by Charles Brennan on behalf of Skills2Compete Colorado on the Medicaid Interim Final Rule. 010
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 25/08/2026The following public comment was submitted by Bethany Pray on behalf of CCLP on July 31, 2026, to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Department of Health and Human Services in opposition to the Medicaid Program Interim Final Rule. copolicy.org/resource/ccl...copolicy.orgCCLP Public Comment on Medicaid Interim Final Rule - CCLPThe following public comment was submitted by Bethany Pray on behalf of CCLP, in opposition to the Medicaid Program Interim Final Rule. 000
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Inspired by CCLP's work to bring a graduated income tax measure to the ballot this fall, student volunteer Elzer M. wrote a column on millionaire tax flight--a concept that is as harmful as it is unfounded. copolicy.org/news/guest-c...copolicy.orgGuest Column: Tax Flight, The Harmful Persistence of an Unfounded Idea - CCLPWritten by volunteer, Elzer McReynolds argues why tax flight is a harmful idea to states trying to enact higher taxes on the top 1% of earners. 010
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Partners in Progress is this Thursday! Be sure to register for this FREE event and get a coffee beverage included with your ticket. We want to celebrate our collective work together as an antipoverty movement and we can't do that without all of YOU! Register today! copolicy.org/event/partne...copolicy.orgPartners in Progress 2026 - CCLPCCLP's summer soiree, Partners in Progress, will celebrate our collective work together as an antipoverty movement in Colorado. 010
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Annie Martínez reflects on the Litigation and Advocacy Leaders Conference they attended with support from our CCLP Rights Defenders donors. Read the reflections here: copolicy.org/news/cclp-re...copolicy.orgCCLP reflections from Litigation and Advocacy Leaders Conference - CCLPCCLP Litigation Director Annie Martínez reflects on the Litigation and Advocacy Leaders Conference they attended in July. 000
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 06/08/2026August Heads Up newsletter is out now! 163,000 signatures gathered for Protect Colorado's Future, register for Partners in Progress, summer festivities with CCLP staff, and more! Read it here: conta.cc/4w7Llosconta.ccHeads Up August 2026Email from Colorado Center on Law and Policy 163,000 signatures gathered for Protect Colorado's Future, register for Partners in Progress, summer festivities with CCLP staff, and more! August 2026 i 000
Reposted by Colorado Center on Law and Policyericgalatas.bsky.social @ericgalatas.bsky.social · 05/08/2026A new bill introduced in Congress targeting the nation’s 938 billionaires would raise enough money to pay every public school teacher at least $60,000 a year tinyurl.com/5nvvxv39 @publicnewsservice.bsky.social @copolicy.bsky.socialtinyurl.comCongress, states consider taxing rich for basic needsAs families across the U.S. 011
Reposted by Colorado Center on Law and PolicyDeanna Something @deannatheanalyst.bsky.social · 01/08/2026If you would like to sign the petition to get this on the ballot, try contacting one of these groups: @bellpolicy.bsky.social or @copolicy.bsky.social 022
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Get our final discounted tickets by using code EARLYBIRD3 now through August 31st for reduced prices, but act quickly because tickets will be full price come September. We can't wait to celebrate those advancing the rights of every Coloradan in November! Register here: copolicy.org/event/colora... 021
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Colorado Champions Awards is on November 12, 2026 from 5-8pm for an evening of celebration! Our EARLYBIRD2 special ends today, so get your discounted tickets now before prices rise in August. Use code 'EARLYBIRD2' for the discounted tickets to our annual awards ceremony! copolicy.org/event/colora... 000
Reposted by Colorado Center on Law and PolicyPublic News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 31/07/2026938 billionaires. A 5% wealth tax. Enough to pay every public school teacher $60K, cap child care at 7% of family income, and undo $1T in healthcare cuts from the GOP's budget bill. A new Congressional bill wants to make it happen. @copolicy.bsky.socialapp.publicnewsservice.orgCO and Congress consider taxing rich for basic needsAs Coloradans and families across the U.S. struggle to pay for food, rent and healthcare, efforts to raise taxes on the richest Americans are gaining momentum.A new bill introduced in 022
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 30/07/2026CCLP’s newest report series focuses on economic policy and young adulthood in Colorado and the ways in which public benefits do and do not support their needs. Read the coverage and the report here: copolicy.org/news/economi...copolicy.orgEconomic policy and young adulthood in Colorado: A new report series from CCLP - CCLPCCLP’s newest report series focuses on economic policy and young adulthood in Colorado. 000
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 30/07/2026This is your LAST CHANCE to sign and drop off the graduated income tax petitions to CCLP! We are open today from 10am-3pm at 789 N. Sherman St. Suite 300, Denver, CO 80203 for supporters and volunteers to sign, drop off, and notarize petitions. We need your help to get this past the finish line! 001
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 28/07/2026We are a month away from Partners in Progress! Join us on August 27, 2026, from 11am-1pm to celebrate the partnerships we've built! All of us deserve to be recognized for the work we've accomplished and the fight still ahead to ensure Colorado is the greatest it can be. copolicy.org/event/partne... 020
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Mobile Home Park Survey! Colorado is conducting a confidential survey to help the state resolve disputes between residents and landlords and to educate consumers about landlord-tenant laws. You can participate at www.ColoradoMobileHomeSurvey.com. Let your voice be heard! 000
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 23/07/2026CCLP is hosting open office hours for our graduated income tax measure! Sign, drop off, and notarize your petitions at CCLP on Thursday July 23, Tuesday July 27, & Thursday July 30 from 10am - 3pm at our office in Denver: 789 N. Sherman St. #300, Denver, CO Let's GIT it to the ballot! 011
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Le invitamos a juntar con CCLP y sus socios el miércoles 19 de agosto de 11:30 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. para conocer más sobre los procesos electorales de Colorado y qué esperar en la boleta de noviembre de 2026. Regístrese aquí: bit.ly/aug19training_ 000
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Join CCLP and partners on Wednesday, August 19th from 11:30am-1pm for our Ballot & Electoral Advocacy training to learn more about Colorado's ballot and electoral processes and what voters can expect on the 2026 ballot this November. Register here: copolicy.org/event/advoca... 100
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 22/07/2026We hope you join us for our Partners in Progress event on August 27, from 11am-1pm to celebrate our collective work together as an antipoverty movement as we continue to strengthen relationships with partners, supporters, and constituents. copolicy.org/event/partne...copolicy.orgPartners in Progress 2026 - CCLPCCLP's summer soiree, Partners in Progress, will celebrate our collective work together as an antipoverty movement in Colorado. 010
Reposted by Colorado Center on Law and PolicyProtect Colorado's Future @protectcofuture.bsky.social · 14/07/2026NEW Regional factsheets! Check out your region and learn how a graduated income tax would benefit your community in the Eastern Plains, Metro Denver, Mountain Communities, Northern Front Range, Northwest CO, San Luis Valley, Southern CO, Southwest CO, & Western Slope drive.google.com/drive/u/0/fo... 001
Reposted by Colorado Center on Law and PolicyProtect Colorado's Future @protectcofuture.bsky.social · 16/07/2026We're in the final stretch of gathering the signatures needed to qualify for the ballot, and have one final favor to ask: Can you chip in to help us get GIT on the ballot? Let's give Colorado voters the opportunity to decide on a fairer tax system this November! secure.numero.ai/contribute/P...secure.numero.aiDonate to Protect Colorado's Future CoalitionColoradans deserve a fairer and more adequate tax system, and polling indicates Colorado voters are ready to make it happen... but they'll only get the chance if Initiative #195 qualifies for the ball... 011
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Part 1 of CCLP's latest report series 'A Profile of Colorado's Young Adults' is out now! This report is the first in a four-part series on young adults and their economic security in Colorado. Check it out here: copolicy.org/resource/a-p...copolicy.orgA Profile of Colorado's Young Adults - CCLPSafety net programs were not designed around the lived realities of today’s 18–24-year-olds. Who are Colorado's young adults, and how do they live? 000
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Families are drowning in health care costs — rising premiums, sky-high hospital bills, and drug prices that force people to choose between care and rent. Nearly 2 in 5 adults are in medical debt. That’s why we’re demanding #LowerHealthCareCostsNow! Learn more and take action: ow.ly/aJA550Zp4fU 000
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Colorado Champions Awards is more than an evening of recognition for those advancing the rights of every Coloradan; it is a catalyst for change. Let's honor the hard work of advocates in the antipoverty movement. Register now w/ code EARLYBIRD2 for discounted prices copolicy.org/event/colora... 000
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 14/07/2026We are a little over a month away from our summer get together, Partners in Progress! Advocates, community members, and long-time supporters of CCLP will be treated to a choice of any espresso bar beverage from the creative works of Hot Shot Coffee! Register today! copolicy.org/event/partne... 000
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 10/07/2026CCLP joined @coloradofiscal.bsky.social and @bellpolicy.bsky.social at Rural Philanthropy Days in Yuma this week! We connected with partners and funders to continue the antipoverty movement in Colorado. Thanks to Community Resource Center for continuing to put on such an amazing event! 010
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Colorado Champions Awards present a unique opportunity to demonstrate visible commitment in advancing justice. We couldn't do this work without you! If you or your organization is interested in sponsoring this awards ceremony, please review the sponsorship levels here: copolicy.org/event/colora...copolicy.orgColorado Champions Awards 2026 - CCLPCCLP's Colorado Champions Awards is back to celebrate individuals and organizations advancing justice and opportunity for all Coloradans. 000
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Heads Up July 2026 newsletter is out now! Check out what we've been up to including how to get involved with Protect Colorado's Future, register for our upcoming events, get a sneak peak of the 2026 Self-Sufficiency Standard for Colorado, and more! conta.cc/4p8XLunconta.ccHeads Up July 2026Email from Colorado Center on Law and Policy Protect Colorado's Future ballot initiative, public comment, register for our events, Self-Sufficiency Standard 2026 coming soon, and so much more! July 111
Reposted by Colorado Center on Law and PolicyProtect Colorado's Future @protectcofuture.bsky.social · 02/07/2026PCF was out & about for various Pride events last weekend. Thank you to all who came up to sign the petition for a graduated income tax on the ballot this November. Go to protectcoloradosfuture.com to learn where you can sign, or better yet, spread the word! #DenverPride #GraduatedIncomeTax 074
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Discounted tickets are still available for Colorado Champions Awards. Use 'EARLYBIRD2' now through July 31 for reduced prices. Act quickly because tickets will increase again in August. We can't wait to celebrate those advancing the rights of every Coloradan in November! copolicy.org/event/colora... 000
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Our summer soiree registration has opened for Partners in Progress! Your partnerships are what make this work a joy! Let's celebrate each other and all we've accomplished, and look to the road ahead. Register today! copolicy.org/event/partne...copolicy.orgPartners in Progress 2026 - CCLPCCLP's summer soiree, Partners in Progress, will celebrate our collective work together as an antipoverty movement in Colorado. 000
Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 22/06/2026On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Milena Tayah provided comments to the Public Utilities Commission regarding Xcel Energy’s proposed rate increase on Colorado consumers’ energy bills. Read her comments here: copolicy.org/news/cclp-co...copolicy.orgCCLP comments on Xcel Energy’s proposed rate increase - CCLPMilena Tayah provided comments to the Public Utilities Commission regarding Xcel Energy’s proposed rate increase on Colorado consumers’ energy bills. 000