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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Despite our budget situation, we worked hard to safeguard our priorities: ✅ Core health care coverage ✅ K-12 education funding & universal preschool ✅ Public safety + wildfire response ✅ SNAP & healthy school meals
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
There is bipartisan agreement that there aren’t easy places to cut $1.2 billion to balance our budget, but as we debate the budget this week, we’re taking action to maximize every dollar for Coloradans.
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Senators Katie Wallace and Chris Kolker’s bill to protect the dignity and privacy of minors by keeping court records of name changes private for petitioners under 18 passed the Senate.
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Senator Judy Amabile’s bill to safeguard data collected by Automated License Plate Reader technology, like Flock cameras, passed Senate committee.
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Senators Katie Wallace and Lisa Cutter’s bill to promote responsible recycling, reusing, and managing of electric vehicle batteries at the end of a vehicle’s life passed Senate committee.
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Senate President James Coleman’s bill to create a Cradle-to-Career grant program to support education and workforce development initiatives passed Senate committee.
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Senators Julie Gonzales and Mike Weissman’s bill to create legal remedies in state court for people whose constitutional rights were violated during immigration enforcement actions passed the Senate.
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Senator Judy Amabile’s bill to modernize the existing, voter-approved Prop 123 affordable home ownership program to better meet families’ needs passed Senate Committee.
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
During the last week of February, Senate Democrats advanced legislation to expand access to affordable housing and career training, protect our privacy and constitutional rights, and protect our environment. Keep up here and on our website to learn more. 📸: Ryan Macoubrie #coleg #copolitics
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Senators Kyle Mullica and Lindsey Daugherty’s bill to protect science-backed vaccine guidelines and add protections to ensure consistent vaccine access and coverage passed Senate committee.
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Senators Marc Snyder and William Lindstedt’s bill to maintain state tax-exempt status for Colorado nonprofit organizations who have been politically targeted by the federal government passed the Senate.
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Senator Dylan Roberts’ bill to ensure timely compliance with search warrants from social media companies to protect children online and improve public safety passed the Senate.
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Senator Cathy Kipp’s 2025 bill to make it easier for consumers to cancel automatic contract renewals online for free trials or monthly memberships went into full effect.
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Senators Mike Weissman, Judy Amabile, Katie Wallace, Cathy Kipp, and Matt Ball introduced legislation to close corporate tax loopholes and put money back in the pockets of hardworking Coloradans.
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
JBC members Senators Judy Amabile and Jeff Bridges passed this year’s budget supplemental package to protect Medicaid coverage and core services for Coloradans in the wake of Congressional Republicans’ H.R. 1.
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Last week, Colorado Senate Democrats took strides to protect critical services for families, close corporate tax loopholes, protect science-backed vaccine recommendations, and more. Follow along here and learn more at our website. #coleg #copolitics
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
What are we doing about it? We’re governing responsibly to clean up the mess Congress made for Colorado. #coleg #copolitics
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
❓What are supplementals ❓ Supplementals help us shore up our budget after unforeseen expenses, and the biggest unforeseen expense was the Congressional Republicans’ H.R. 1 tax bill that gutted Colorado’s budget in favor of tax cuts to the ultra-wealthy.
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Congressional Republicans’ H.R. 1 gave massive tax breaks to huge corporations. So, we’re stepping in to rebalance the scales in favor of working families. Read more: coloradosun.com/2026/02/17/f...
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Democrats aim to roll back business tax breaks to fund new per-child benefit for lower-income Colorado families
Many of the business tax breaks targeted under the plan were created or expanded by Republicans in Congress through their One Big Beautiful Bill Act
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
❌ H.R.1 cut $1 billion from Colorado’s state budget. And now we’re picking up the pieces. ✅This year’s supplemental budget package protects funding for core services and preserves Medicaid eligibility. #coleg #copolitics
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Safeguarding science-based vaccine recommendations - passed!🩺💉 Today, Sens. Mullica & @lindseyforco.bsky.social's bill to protect access to immunizations & science-based decision making, regardless of changes to federal guidance, passed the Senate. Read more ⬇️ www.senatedems.co/newsroom/sen...
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Senate Approves Bill to Safeguard Science-Backed Vaccine Recommendations — Colorado Senate Democrats
SB26-032 would protect consistent, science-backed state vaccine guidance
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Democrats on the JBC encourage all who would like to participate to sign up to testify here: www.leg.state.co.us/clics/clics2... or on the General Assembly website. #coleg #copolitics
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
📣 Make your voice heard today in the Joint Budget Committee! Today at 2pm, the bipartisan Joint Budget Committee will hear Coloradans from across the state share their priorities as they craft a responsible, balanced budget for our state.
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State Futures @state-futures.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Today, a new video features 36 lawmakers from 11 states standing with Minnesota and calling for accountability. State Futures is proud to help bring this coordinated effort to life, as state policymakers come together to defend democratic values.
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
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Senate Democrats Introduce First Five Bills of 2026 Session — Colorado Senate Democrats
Legislation expands affordable housing, lowers utility bills, encourages environmental stewardship, builds safer communities, and protects civil rights
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
🏘️Give counties more flexibility to build affordable housing 💡Tackle unaffordable energy bills for low-income consumers 🦺Expand life-saving red flag laws 🚗Promote re-use and recycling of EV batteries ⚖️Protect our constitutional rights
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
We’re jumping right in with impactful legislation to improve the lives of Coloradans. Our first five bills of the 2026 legislative session aim to: 🧵
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Senate Democrats Introduce First Five Bills of 2026 Session — Colorado Senate Democrats
Legislation expands affordable housing, lowers utility bills, encourages environmental stewardship, builds safer communities, and protects civil rights
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
A 2021 @jessiedanielson.co law requiring salary ranges in job posts has sparked a wave of wage transparency laws across the US. "Pay-transparency laws aim to make it easier for workers to gauge their worth in the labor market and compare job opportunities." news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-...
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How Colorado’s Salary Laws Sparked a Global Push for Open Pay
Colorado cracked open the culture of secrecy around salaries when it started forcing employers to include pay ranges in job postings. It also sparked an international trend.
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Ben Nighthorse Campbell, who represented Colorado in the Senate, House of Representatives, and State Legislature. The first Native American to chair the Committee on Indian Affairs, his impact will be felt for generations. We send condolences to his family.
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Former U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell dies at 92
Campbell was the first Native American to chair the committee and the only Native American to serve in the Senate during his two terms.
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Colorado’s universal Pre-K program saves families $6,300 per year and sets every Colorado kid up for a bright educational future. Don’t wait - enrollment is open now! Sign up at UPK.colorado.gov. #copolitics
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Colorado Universal Preschool | For Families
Browse participating UPK Colorado providers
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
It’s not too late to act. I’m urging Colorado’s representatives to prevent these massive price increases and protect coverage for Coloradans. #coleg
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
This week, the Division of Insurance confirmed what we’ve feared for months: Congress’s failure to extend Enhanced Premium Tax Credits will DOUBLE the cost of health care for working families, jeopardizing coverage for at least 75,000 Coloradans.
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
📢 Calling all Colorado high school seniors: free college application days start today! 📚🎓 From now through Thursday, October 9, apply to all 32 public universities and several private colleges in Colorado for free. For more information, visit: cdhe.colorado.gov/cofreeappdays
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Keep an eye out for more from us throughout the month as we celebrate Colorado’s Latino communities and elected officials.
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Today marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, when we take the opportunity to celebrate the rich history, culture, and leadership of Hispanic and Latino communities in Colorado. #coleg #copolitics #hispanicheritagemonth
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Today, we honor the memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and the immense bravery and sacrifice of victims, survivors, and first responders.
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
The GOP budget created massive new tax breaks to corporations... paid for by ⬆️⬆️⬆️ costs for health care, energy, and groceries. This special session, we are taking action to close corporate tax loopholes & protect the core services that Coloradans rely on. Read more: www.senatedems.co/newsroom
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Congressional Republicans blew a $1 billion hole in our state budget to fund corporate tax breaks. We’re acting now to protect core services by closing corporate tax giveaways, responsibly reducing spending, and using some of our rainy day fund that Democrats have built up in recent years. #coleg
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
As Colorado kids go back to school, we’re celebrating the big wins for CO teachers and students that went into effect on August 6! These new laws tackle our state’s teacher shortage, support and identify students with dyslexia, and boost student mental health and well-being. 🎒📚 #coleg #copolitics
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
🩺❤️🩹 Several bills went into effect this month to lower health care costs and expand access to affordable prescription medicine, especially for Colorado’s most vulnerable communities. #coleg #copolitics
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Colorado Democrats are working for a future where housing in Colorado is safe, plentiful, and affordable. Legislation to reduce the cost of housing, expand homeownership opportunities through condo construction, and strengthen renters’ protections went into effect on August 6. #coleg #copolitics
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
This morning, Governor Polis issued an executive order to reconvene the legislature on August 21st for a special legislative session. Stay tuned here as we keep you updated on our efforts to preserve core services Coloradans rely on and minimize the harm caused by Republicans in Washington. #coleg
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
We're coming back to fight for Coloradans in the wake of the devastating cuts caused by the GOP’s megabill.
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Senator Lindsey Daugherty @lindseyforco.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Legislators returned to the Capitol this week to hear presentations from state agencies, healthcare providers, food assistance advocates, & climate experts about the devastating impact President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” will have on Colorado. What we heard is deeply troubling. #COleg (1/4)
Graphic with red background and headline 'Dramatic Decrease in Federal $$$.' Text reads: 'The GOP budget slashes funding for Medicaid, SNAP and key programs causing a budget HOLE in Colorado of roughly $1.2 billion.' The '$1.2B' is illustrated with ransom-style lettering. Footer reads 'Source: Office of State Planning and Budgeting' with Colorado Senate and House Democrats logos.Bar graph comparing state funding before and after the GOP budget. Funding drops from around $18 billion to just under $17 billion, showing a $1.2 billion budget hole. Headline: 'Coloradans Can’t Afford GOP Budget Cuts & Increased Costs.' Text lists impacts: 'No TABOR Refunds, No Tax Credits for Working Families, Cuts to Health Care, Food Assistance & Other Core Services.' Colorado Senate and House Democrats logos included.
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
The federal budget, which passed by a margin of only one GOP vote, will blow a $1.2 billion hole in our state budget, gut Medicaid and cause private insurance premiums to skyrocket, and cut food assistance and tax credits for Colorado families. #coleg #copolitics
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Today, we heard from Colorado state departments about the impacts from the Congressional Republicans’ Megabill. Spoiler alert: it’s bad.
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
This 4th of July, we celebrate our hard-fought freedoms — freedoms to decide if and when to have a family, to marry who we love, & to cast our vote in free elections. Today & every day, we are committed to strengthening our democracy and defending our Colorado way of life. Happy Independence Day!
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Shout-out to: Sen. Cutter, @jessiedanielson.co‬, @senadorajulie.bsky.social‬, Sen. Hinrichsen, Sen. Weissman, Sen. Winter
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
6 Senate Democrats were recognized by the Colorado Consumer Protection Coalition for their advocacy. From preventing price gouging, limiting child care fees, and requiring price transparency by prohibiting “junk fees”, Democrats stepped up to protect CO consumers & bring down costs for families.
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Colorado Senate Democrats @cosendem.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Today we’re honoring Juneteenth — a day to commemorate Black freedom and the end of slavery in the United States. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay
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