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Good morning! We're back. Tune in to the FY26-27 budget debate ⤵️ Despite budget challenges, we are working hard to bring down costs, stand up for what's right and maximize every dollar for Colorado families. colorado.open.media/sessions/339005

Medicaid costs are increasing far beyond what was ever forecasted by the state’s non-partisan economists. But why are costs increasing?

If this continues, the legislature would have to make the difficult decision to cut funding for services that Coloradans rely on, and eventually, K-12 education.

We're beginning debate on the FY26-27 budget right now. Stream it ⤵️ colorado.open.media/sessions/338897

@MartinezforSoCo Learn more about the bill here ⤵️ cohousedems.com/news/signed!-b…

“Pueblo green chile and San Luis Valley potatoes are renowned Colorado agricultural products, and it is important that we prevent bad actors from slapping ‘Colorado-grown’ labels on out-of-state goods.” - Rep. @MartinezforSoCo

🥔🍑 We LOVE our Colorado-grown products and the farmers who grow and harvest them🌽🌶️ Rep. Matt Martinez's bill to prevent out-of-state farms from using Colorado-grown labelling was just signed into law!

@McCluskieforCO “Hail risk makes up over half of the cost of homeowner premiums in Colorado, which is why we’re introducing legislation to increase fortified roof installations to reduce property damage and lower premiums.” - Rep. @KyleBrownHD12

“The legislation we’re unveiling today would help homeowners protect their properties from hail damage to lower premiums for everyone, stabilize Colorado’s property insurance market and reduce housing costs for Coloradans.” - Speaker @McCluskieforCO

Speaker @McCluskieforCO and Rep. @KyleBrownHD12 are introducing a bill today that would: 💵 Save Coloradans money on property insurance 🌧️ Protect homes from wind and hail damage Learn more about their bill ⤵️ cohousedems.com/news/lawmakers… #coleg #copolitics

@McCluskieforCO “By defending nonprofits from politically-motivated threats, we will protect over $60 billion a year in support for hardworking Coloradans.” - Rep. Rebekah Stewart

“Trump has already targeted Colorado. If he continues to attack community-driven support that goes against his agenda, like Planned Parenthood, family resource centers and immigration advocates, Colorado’s most vulnerable will suffer.” - Speaker @McCluskieforCO

Speaker @McCluskieforCO and Rep. Rebekah Stewart passed a bill today to protect Colorado nonprofits from hostile federal actions. Learn more ⤵️ cohousedems.com/news/bill-to-p…

More info ⤵️ cohousedems.com/news/joint-rel…

"She continues to push election-denial conspiracy theories that threaten the integrity of Colorado’s gold standard elections. We trust the District Court will keep the facts in mind as they consider Ms. Peters’ re-sentencing.

Rep. Willford and Sen. Wallace, Chairs of the House and Senate State of the State Affairs Committees, released a statement regarding the Colorado Court of Appeals decision to uphold Tina Peters' conviction and order that she be re-sentenced by a District Court ⤵️

“Colorado Democrats will continue to push back against any attempt to undermine or threaten our election officials. Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of democracy, and that is worth safeguarding.”