Across the country, states are passing extreme laws to restrict our freedoms. These laws targeting women, the LGBTQIA+ community and other marginalized communities have spread like wildfire.
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Cut Regulations to Increase Colorado’s Clean Energy
From national security, to combating climate change, to increasing energy supplies and lowering consumer energy costs, I am a proponent of developing and securing America’s energy independence. The United States, and Colorado, have a wealth of natural resources readily available. Colorado is well positioned to take full advantage of our natural resources in a responsible and sustainable way, if unnecessary regulations and bureaucratic delays can be eliminated. To achieve broader energy independence, we must unleash and rapidly deploy the energy innovations that are being pioneered right here in America.
Property Tax Hell: How Did We Get Here, & How Do We Get Out?
Earlier this week, county assessors held a press conference announcing that property owners in Colorado should expect to see extremely high valuations of their property. The announcement came as no surprise to policymakers, who have been bracing for these new numbers since the summer of last year. The new numbers are a snapshot of the property market on June 30, 2022. Many believe these numbers to be the equivalent of an awkward family photo, a snapshot of property values at their post-pandemic-driven peak.
Stop the War on LGBTQ Teachers
It’s hard enough being a teacher at all, but cruel new laws are putting dedicated LGBTQ teachers in particular danger. When will the madness end?
Support Your Local Librarians by Rejecting Book Bans
90 percent of Americans trust their local librarians, but outside groups are invading communities with demands to ban books and shut down services.
Abortion Is Health Care and Mifepristone Must Remain a Part of It
During the debate on the Safe Access to Protected Health Care bill package, I learned Rep. Stephanie Luck (R-Penrose) and I have something in common: we’ve both had miscarriages. And we’re both fortunate enough to live in Colorado, a state where our doctors can give us the best medical advice on how to treat them – without abortion bans and bounty hunter laws hanging over our heads.
Give Colorado Communities the Choice to End Overdoses
It's time to empower local communities to tackle the overdose crisis with evidence-based solutions.