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The official account for the Colorado House Democrats. 43 Colorado Democrats fighting for hardworking Coloradans. #coleg #copolitics
Colorado, USA
Joined April 2011
Pssssssst: it looks like @RepKenBuck’s AR-15 has a trigger lock on it. that’s safe storage, my friend. We’re working to promote responsible gun ownership today. Not trying to score political points off of a life and death issue. #COLeg #COPolitics
Watch out @RepKenBuck, @COHouseDem are about to introduce a "Safe Storage" bill that would make you a criminal for putting that AR15 on your wall. #copolitics.
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Dems just defeated 3 extreme Republican bills that would have banned abortion in Colorado and created a dangerous and invasive registry to track patients and providers. #coleg #copolitics
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During a moment of personal privilege, Rep. @BriannaForCO condemned yesterday's anti-trans rhetoric and encouraged everyone to lead with respect, courage and understanding. Colorado Dems stand united in love, not hate 🏳️⚧️ . #coleg #copolitics
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Gender-affirming care SAVES lives & helps kids be themselves. More from Rep. @BriannaForCO ⬇️. #coleg #copolitics
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We’re excited to welcome our newest member, Rep. @_timhernandez HD-4. Congratulations on your swearing-in and welcome to our caucus. 🎉 💙. #coleg #copolitics
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🎉🎉 HISTORY BEING MADE! 🎉🎉. Congrats, Rep.@DavidDOrtizCO for being the first wheelchair user to chair the COW on the House Floor! . Representation matters. #coleg #copolitics
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We have a new member on our team. This is Lulu. She is the newest and probably tiniest member of our caucus. Thank you Ass't Majority Leader @Kennedy4CO for sharing her with us. #coleg #copolitics @dog_rates
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🎉#RHEA4CO has been SIGNED into LAW! 🎉. THANK YOU Rep. @RepMegFroe, Maj. Leader @Dlesgar and Sen. @SenadoraJulie for sponsoring this critical bill to protect reproductive rights in Colorado! . #coleg #copolitics
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We don't know who needs to hear this, but: . 📢COLORADO'S ELECTORAL LAWS ENSURE RECORD HIGH TURNOUT, CONSTANTLY EXPAND VOTER ACCESS, AND GUARANTEE THE INTEGRITY OF ELECTIONS.📢. Put some respect on our (gold standard election system's) name.😉. #COLeg #COPolitics.
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Look at Cleo! What do you say @dog_rates, 12/10?? #copolitics.
Today, the Slavens Elementary 4th grade class got to learn about the legislative process AND meet the First Dog of HD2, Cleo. Thanks for visiting and participating in Colorado's democracy! . #coleg #copolitics #BulldogsOfTheCOLegislature
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Scenes outside the capitol today. This is what democracy looks like. We're so proud of these kids for taking their future into their own hands. We've done a great deal to combat the climate crisis in #COLeg, but our work is far from over. #ClimateStrike #COPolitics
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"It’s a slap in the face to the people who decided that they wanted to have marijuana legal in the state of #Colorado & we will continue to advocate for them," Speaker @crisantaduran told @ColoradoMatters this morning.
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In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth members of the @COblackcaucus paid tribute to Blacks in West including the Black cowboys, homesteaders, ranchers and cultural legends of Colorado 🤠. #coleg #copolitics
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.@leslieherod is a HERO. In her own words, "Sheriff Reams swore to serve and protect Coloradans — he should be ashamed of himself for doing the opposite.". Colorado House Democrats #StandWithLeslie. #COLeg #COPolitics.
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“When you handle a tragedy, it doesn’t change you — it reveals you. It revealed to me this is what I can do. This is who I can speak for. There are people out there who are struggling every single day,” @Sully_720. Must read interview. #coleg #copolitics
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📣 HAPPENING NOW: Colorado Republicans want to end vote by mail & early voting. We won't let them. #coleg #copolitics
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“We will be here as long as we have to be here to continue to fight for the right for women to have a right to choose in the state of CO. We’re here to protect that right & we’re going to keep going as long as they make us go.” @Dlesgar #coleg #copolitics.
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The House today passed Rep. @RepMegFroe and @JudyAmabileHD49 commonsense gun violence prevention legislation to create a three day waiting period to purchase a firearm. #coleg #copolitics.
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It’s official!! Welcome to our Colorado House Democrats. Let’s get to work. 💙. #coleg #copolitics
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After 24 hours of debate, the House ADVANCED the Reproductive Health Equity Act on a preliminary vote! We're on our way to protecting the right to an abortion in CO! #coleg #copolitics. Release:
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👏🎉COLLECTIVE BARGAINING FOR STATE EMPLOYEES PASSES THE HOUSE 🎉👏. #COPolitics #COLeg #StandWithStateWorkers @CoWINSpolitics
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📣A waiting period requirement for firearm purchase is being heard in committee RIGHT NOW. Our bill would require a purchaser to wait at least three days before they could access their newly purchased firearm, preventing impulsive acts of violence and saving lives. #coleg
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We won’t let Republican politicians put a patients’ fundamental right to have an abortion at risk in Colorado. We're going to protect the right to an abortion and stop any and all efforts to limit its access in our state. #RoeVWade #copolitics #coleg.
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As Republicans gear up to promote their hateful, bigoted anti-LGBTQ bills later today, House Democrats have a message for Colorado's #LGBTQ community: . We see you, .we hear you, .we've got your back. We won't let hate win. #CoLeg #CoPolitics
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The House just advanced a bill to ban the gay and trans "panic" legal defense. Rep. @Dlesgar and the LGBTQ caucus took a moment to note the significance of passing this bill during #PrideMonth and a day before the anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting. #COLeg #COPolitics
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And he's a good boy. What do you think ,@dog_rates? 12/10
Riley the fire investigation dog is with us at the Capitol today! 🔥 🐕
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A day after the tragedy in Boulder, the House Judiciary Committe advanced a common sense gun safety legislation. Read all about Rep. @Sully_720 and @leslieherod's bill on lost & stolen firearms: #COLeg #COPolitics
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Rep. @BriannaForCO led over 75 legislators and elected officials across Colorado in sending a letter to the Montana state legislature, asking them to allow Rep. @ZoAndBehold back into the chamber. Read the full statement here:. #coleg #copolitics.
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“The cases that we’ve had, it really is the appropriate use of this law. I mean, it’s people who have clearly made homicidal threats or threatened to kill themselves. I truly feel like we’re protecting society.”. ERPO is WORKING. #COLeg #COPolitics .
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🏳️⚧️Today we celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility 🏳️⚧️. As Co-Caucus Chair, Rep. @BriannaforCo is the first trans person to be elected to the Colorado legislature. Listen to her and Rep. @VigilForHD16's remarks ⬇️. #coleg #copolitics
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VOTE UPDATE: The #NationalPopularVote bill just passed the House. This bill will ensure every vote counts equally. It now heads to the Governor's desk. #coleg #copolitics
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🖊️ SB23-188 is LAW! 🖊️. Thanks to sponsors Reps. @BriannaForCO & @RepMegFroe for championing this legislation to establish protections for patients, providers and assistors seeking or performing gender-affirming and reproductive health care! . #coleg
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"There aren't a lot of portraits and stained glass paintings of Black folks in this building yet there's some. But what there is in a body of 100 elected officials is a Black caucus that is 11 members strong. How did we get there? Because of people like the Webbs." -Rep. @RepEpps
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"Insulin itself hasn't changed in any significant way since the mid 90s, but the price has changed over 800 percent in 20 years," @Dylan_RobertsCO said. "We want to get some answers for consumers and patients." #coleg #copolitics.
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On October 1, 2⃣ new laws to prevent gun violence and save lives go into effect. Our new laws:.✅ Require a 3-day waiting period for firearm purchases.✅ Allow survivors & their families to seek accountability against gun manufacturers.
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Watch as Rep. @Sully_720 speaks in support of the life-saving Extreme Risk Protection Order bill. #ERPO #coleg #copolitics
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Denver Public Schools leaders talk about the importance of #DACA to their teachers, students & families #DefendDACA
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CO House Dems Leadership just took action to combat GOP efforts to block gun violence prevention legislation. #coleg #copolitics.
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📣The House JUST passed @baconforco and @mjweissman's bill to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous individuals. Our bill will expand the Red Flag law so qualified folks can report serious concerns & prevent more tragedies from occurring across the state. #coleg #copolitics.
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The entire Democratic Caucus is heartbroken by Leader McKean's passing. He was loving and kind, and he brought tremendous joy to the Capitol. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his loved ones and @COHouseGOP. #copolitics.
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Rep. @VigilForHD16 on why the Club Q shooting demands that we expand CO's Extreme Risk Protection Order law:. "We can disarm hate and we can put time and distance in between a person in crisis and lethal means.". #coleg #copolitics
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📢House Democrats have chosen @McCluskieforCO as the next Speaker! Congratulations Speaker-designate McCluskie!. Read more➡️ #coleg #copolitics
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"No matter what your identity is or who you love, it doesn't matter because we're fighting for YOU.". Tune in to @sorrynotsorry to listen to our own Rep. @BriannaForCO and @Alyssa_Milano!. #CoLeg #CoPolitics.
This week’s episode features @BriannaForCO, the first openly trans person elected to the Colorado General Assembly. Listen wherever you get poscasts! #tuesdayvibes .
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Every. Single. Coloradan. should listen to @RepJamesColeman's speech calling for the passage of the Enhance Law Enforcement Integrity Act. Part one: . #COLeg #COPolitics #BlackLives
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We applaud @POTUS's decision to keep Space Command in Colorado - keeping military families, great jobs, and businesses in Colorado, where they should be. #coleg #copolitics.
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Rep. @LeslieHerod is a lion of the legislature. She is a fearless, compassionate, and dedicated legislator. She fights for justice, delivers for Colorado and makes #COLeg better every day. #BlackLivesMatter #COPolitics
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WE ARE MONITORING THIS DEVELOPMENT CLOSELY . #COLeg #COPolitics.
Video of President Trump saying he is building a wall in Colorado. Presumably this is a mistake.
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The House is debating Reps. @RepMegFroe and @JudyAmabileHD49's gun violence prevention bill to require a three day waiting period for a firearm purchase. "Cooling off" periods are proven to save lives and prevent suicide. #coleg #copolitics
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#HB1129 passed the House floor this morning with bipartisan support. Hear the moving speech that @dlesgar gave during third reading on passing a bill that bans the harmful and dangerous practice of #conversiontherapy. #coleg #copolitics
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🎉🎉Democrats will continue to hold a decisive majority in the Colorado House of Representatives for the next two years.🎉🎉. A thank you message from Majority Leader @AlecGarnett:. #COLeg #COPolitics
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“For decades, the Black community has been disproportionately criminalized because of marijuana while others have profited,” said @repjamescoleman a Denver Democrat & bill sponsor. “We have needed to act on this injustice for decades.”. #COLeg #COPolitics
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Colorado's 'Red Flag' law is a proven tool to save lives from gun violence. Today, Reps. @baconforco and @mjweissman's bill to expand Red Flag policy officially became Colorado law!. Read more here ⬇️. #coleg #copolitics
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A mandatory 3️⃣ day waiting period to purchase a firearm is now LAW!!. Read more here ⬇️. #coleg #copolitics
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THANK YOU first responders. #MarshallFire.
My big brother is a Boulder Firefighter. He was escorted by law enforcement to get to the fire station today. He’s a hero like all the first responders working to save homes tonight. #Denver7
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🎉 #RHEA4CO passed the House & Senate!!.
✅PASSED! . The Reproductive Health Equity Act, championed by @SenadoraJulie, has officially passed the Senate & now heads to the Governor's desk 🎉🎉. #RHEA4CO #coleg
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The CO House is starting day 3️⃣ of debating gun violence prevention bills to keep our communities safer from gun violence. We're fighting to pass bills to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous individuals & allow gun violence victims to gun manufacturers accountable. #coleg
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📣📣House Dems JUST passed SB23-168, Reps. @javier_mabrey and @parentiforco's bill, allowing gun violence victims and their families to hold gun manufacturers accountable. #coleg #copolitics.
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To our #teachers: we hear you, understand your struggles, stand with you and our students & will continue fighting for #education funding. #RedForEd . #coleg #copolitics
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Majority Leader @Dlesgar: . Reproductive health care is vital health care. Every individual has the right to choose in consultation with healthcare providers. No one should have their most personal medical decision controlled by politicians, neighbors or complete strangers.
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Reps @Sully_720, @MonicaDuran24, @sonyajlewis, and @Kyle_Mullica rallied with activists from @momsdemand today to support two new bills introduced today that will enhance public safety, promote responsible gun ownership, support law enforcement, & save lives. #COLeg #COPolitics
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Rep. Boebert's hateful words have potentially violent consequences for Colorado's Muslim population. We all deserve better.
I’m disturbed by @RepBoebert’s anti-Muslim rhetoric. Not only is it a failure of her duties, it causes harm. The actions of our federal delegation affect all of Colorado, and it is imperative she corrects course.
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The Colorado Affordable Health Care Option bill will be heard in committee today! . The #ColoradoOption will lead to. ✅lower premiums .✅increased competition in the marketplace.✅fairer hospital costs. Hear from bill sponsor @Dylan_RobertsCO. #COLeg #COPolitics
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HAPPENING NOW: On the House floor, Colorado Democrats are fighting for gun violence prevention bills to reduce gun violence & ensure Coloradans feel safe within their community. #coleg #copolitics
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We 💙 our aides! Thank you for your hard work to build a better Colorado each and every day! . We couldn't do it without you. #coleg #copolitics
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A new poll shows that 76% of Coloradans support enacting an #ERPO or "red flag" legislation. The House passed such a bill led which was led by @AlecGarnett and had bipartisan support but Senate Republicans blocked it. Read more here #coleg #copolitics.
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Rep. @RepMegFroe: A 3 day waiting period for the purchase of a firearm is commonsense, evidence-based policy supported by 72 percent of gunowners. This bill delivers on our promise to protects more Coloradans from becoming victims of senseless gun violence.
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We're proud to stand alongside educators, students and activists. The time is NOW to act on gun violence prevention legislation that will SAVE LIVES! . As long as it takes, we'll be here. #coleg #copolitics
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The Colorado Legislative LGBTQ Caucus, Rep. @BriannaForCO, and Majority Leader @Dlesgar released statements in response to Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s insidious and unacceptable transphobic speech on the House Floor. #COLeg #COPolitics.
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Happy Birthday Speaker @McCluskieforCO! First female speaker from Colorado's Western Slope, fearless leader of the most diverse caucus in CO legislative history, and winter enthusiast — enjoy your day! 🥳. #coleg #copolitics
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Today, we remember Elijah McClain on the 4th anniversary of his death. Elijah was a beloved member of the Aurora community and he should be with us today.
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8 yrs after the Aurora shooting took the lives of 12 innocent Coloradans, we still mourn with those who lost loved ones during this heinous act, including Rep @Sully_720, a hero who has dedicated his life to ending gun violence since his son Alex was murdered. #COLeg #COPolitics
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Meanwhile in Colorado. Next week, Republicans in the House State Affairs Committee will be proposing several bills to undermine and weaken our gold-standard elections system based on false claims about election fraud. We won’t allow it. #COLeg #COPolitics.
Georgia's new voter suppression law is a complete disgrace. @SenatorWarnock said it best – this law is "Jim Crow in new clothes.” . Taking action to disenfranchise voters & silence their.voices is a grotesque attack on our democracy. Georgia Republicans should be ashamed.
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All of our members joined Representative @BriannaForCO in the well today. She's our colleague, friend, Chair of the LGBTQ+ Caucus, Caucus Co-Chair, and deserves respect from everyone 🏳️⚧️. #coleg #copolitics
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Consent is consent. Whether you're in Weld county or the other 63 counties in Colorado. Pass the Youth Wellness Act #HB1032. #coleg #copolitics
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Every transgender Coloradan is someone’s friend, neighbor, or child & they deserve to be treated fairly and w/ respect. It's time to pass #HB1039 at #coleg. #copolitics.
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Our caucus is sickened by the tragic shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs. More from Colorado Springs Reps. @VigilForHD16 @MarcSnyderHD18 @ReginaEnglishCO and LGBTQ Caucus Chair @BriannaForCO and Co-founder @Dlesgar here: #copolitics #coleg.
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📣📣 From the House Floor: Colorado Democrats are fighting to protect those seeking reproductive health care by prohibiting the use of deceptive advertising by anti-abortion centers (SB23-190). #coleg #copolitics
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Today, we passed a resolution recognizing the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Colorado has always been a national leader on abortion rights, let's keep it that way. 🧵More from Reps. @RepMegFroe & @RepLorenaGarcia. #coleg #copolitics.
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Colorado House Dems just voted down a dangerous GOP election bill that would have replaced Colorado's secure and accessible voting system with an ineffective and flawed system with a $40 M price tag. CO Dems will ALWAYS protect voting access. Read more⬇️.
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“Your property rights trump your neighbor’s ability to tell you what you can or cannot build in your own backyard.” - Rep. @WoodrowForCO . #coleg #copolitics
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Thanks @I_CU_boy and your fellow @Broncos for lending your support for @EdieHooton's bill. Drop by #coleg anytime! #copolitics.
I will be testifying today with athletic trainers and medical professionals at the Co. House of Representatives in support of @ColoradoATA’s goal of reclassification of athletic trainers from “Registered” to “Licensed." This issue is personal and I can't wait to share my story!.
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Colorado House Democrats JUST advanced Majority Leader @MonicaDuran23 and Rep. @eliza4colorado's bill to increase the legal purchase age of a firearm to 21 years old. Read more here ⬇️. #coleg #copolitics.
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We’d like to officially welcome Representative @MannyRutinel, HD-32, to our caucus 💙. #coleg #copolitics
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We’re heartbroken to hear of the passing of Rep. @MonicaDuran24's husband, Steve. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family, and our caucus is keeping them in our hearts during this difficult time. #coleg #copolitics
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Gov. Polis signed @dafna_m s bill today that will increase access to mental health services for children & expand school meal programs #coleg #copolitics.
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Universal pre-k is READY for the @GovofCO's signature! . Thanks, Speaker @AlecGarnett and Rep. @EmilyForCO for sponsoring this monumental legislation that will provide free preschool to our youngest learners & save Colorado families thousands of dollars! . #coleg #copolitics
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DEFEATED! HB-1204 would have ended vote by mail and early voting in Colorado. Release: #coleg #copolitcs.
📣 HAPPENING NOW: Colorado Republicans want to end vote by mail & early voting. We won't let them. #coleg #copolitics
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With 15 other states already banning ‘conversion therapy,’ we need #HB1129 to becomes the 16th state. We cannot allow one more young person to be hurt by this dangerous practice. #BanConversionTherapy.
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We just unveiled Reps. @WoodrowForCO & @ImanforColorado's new bill that would incentivize transit-oriented housing 🚴🚌🏘️ and provide financial support 💵 to cities, counties, and municipalities that meet their housing goals. Read more ⬇️. #coleg.
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Isabella Thallas was senselessly murdered this summer in Denver’s Ballpark neighborhood. The semi-automatic rifle used in the killing was stolen and never reported. Today we passed @Sully_720 & @leslieherod's lost & stolen gun safety bill in her memory. #COLeg #COPolitics
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"We will end this practice here in Colorado," said AG @pweiser on #HB1129. No young person should ever be shamed into thinking who they are is wrong. We need #HB1129 now. #BanConversionTherapy #coleg #copolitics
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The House has passed HB24-1292, which will ban the transfer and purchase of assault weapons in Colorado. Read more here:
📢 Legislation to ban assault weapon transfers and purchases is one step closer to passing the House. Reps. @_timhernandez & @RepEpps' gun violence prevention bill will save Colorado lives.
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