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CO Dems Update Abortion Shield Law to Fight Red State Lawsuits Targeting Patients & Providers

Heidi Beedle·February 3, 2025

Colorado legislators are moving to strengthen Colorado’s shield law, which protects abortion patients and providers from prosecution by states where abortion is illegal. In December, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Dr. Margaret Daley Carpenter of New York for providing medication abortion to Texas residents in violation of state law. Last week, a Louisiana grand jury indicted Carpenter on similar charges. These cases could challenge the shield laws in place in states where abortion is legal.

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Dems Designate Jan. 22 As ‘Reproductive Rights and Justice Day’ To Commemorate Roe

Heidi Beedle·January 23, 2025

Colorado Democrats are moving to recognize the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision by designating Jan. 22 as “Reproductive Rights and Justice Day” in Colorado.

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Colorado Lawmakers Respond to U.S. Supreme Court Emergency Abortion Care Decision, Dobbs Anniversary

Heidi Beedle·June 28, 2024

Yesterday the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to temporarily preserve emergency care for pregnant people under the Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA), a nearly 40-year-old federal law which requires hospitals to not turn away patients.

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‘We Should Be a Welcoming Community:’ Two Bills Supporting Immigrants Are Signed into Law

Vaughn Vial·June 5, 2024

This afternoon in the Governor’s Mansion, Gov. Jared Polis (D-CO) signed two bills aimed at supporting immigrants in the state, making it easier for them to obtain a driver’s license or identification card and providing funds for settlement programs.

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Polis Signs Bill To Improve Children’s Mental Health

Michaela Herbst·June 4, 2024

Today, Gov. Jared Polis (D-CO) signed the “Continue Youth Mental Health Services Program” bill, which extends indefinitely a program that provides K-12 students with six free counseling sessions.

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Is a GOP Senate Candidate Hiding a $3M House?

Logan M. Davis·September 7, 2022

Tim Walsh, the Republican nominee in one of the year’s closest-watched state Senate races, omitted from his personal financial disclosure a financial trust, a corporation, and a mountain home worth more than $3 million, according to a complaint filed with the Colorado Secretary of State’s office last week.

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Rep. Lisa Cutter on Why She’s a Leader in the Fight Against Misinformation in Colorado

Jason Salzman·September 8, 2020

Democrats and Republicans alike agree that it’s easy to complain about all the misinformation poisoning our community, but it’s hard to figure out what to do about it.

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CO State Lawmakers Cutter and Story Hold Town Hall to Discuss COVID-19 Situation in Jefferson County

Gabrielle Bye·August 28, 2020

Wednesday evening, State Rep. Lisa Cutter (D-Morrison) and state Sen. Tammy Story (D-Conifer) held a virtual town hall to update constituents on the COVID-19 situation in Jefferson County, as well as to answer questions.

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