I am indescribably proud of & inspired by the students from East High School who marched to the Capitol today to demand ACTION on gun violence prevention.
Thank you for the message; I see you, I hear you, and I’ll do my best to keep you safe.
#copolitics
#coleg
19 days ago, East High School students marched to the Capitol and *begged* us to keep them safe from gun violence. Today, two people were shot on their campus.
We need to work faster.
I am indescribably proud of & inspired by the students from East High School who marched to the Capitol today to demand ACTION on gun violence prevention.
Thank you for the message; I see you, I hear you, and I’ll do my best to keep you safe.
#copolitics
#coleg
@Biedersam
@hannahgaykeao
And please don’t skip your STATE reps! We monitor constituent msgs very closely, and we get things done. I also recommend emails over calls when we’re out of session (like now). Emails also prevent misspellings & misunderstandings. But do whatever you have to do!
✅ The Reproductive Health Equity Act has PASSED. After nearly 24 hours of debate.
My deepest gratitude to the Capitol staff who stayed with us overnight, and to those of you who sent encouraging messages. You are ALL a part of this team; thank you. ❤️
#RHEA4CO
#COleg
@0liviajulianna
@GregAbbott_TX
@TxDOT
Olivia, I continue to be awestruck by how powerfully & productively you’re using your ever-expanding platform. Thank you for clarifying the FACTS!
📣 BREAKING:
@GovofCO
just signed four essential gun violence prevention bills into law! 2023 is shaping up to be a groundbreaking year for life-saving gun legislation in Colorado.
Here's how these bills will make our communities safer:
#COleg
#COpolitics
🚨 BREAKING: Colorado Democrats just introduced the Reproductive Health Equity Act, a bill to enshrine reproductive freedom into state law!
Colorado will NOT go back in time to the era of unsafe abortions. It's time to pass RHEA & protect this fundamental right.
#RHEA4CO
#coleg
I just had the *immense* privilege of welcoming
@VP
Kamala Harris to House District 24!
It was truly special to hear her speak about the Biden administration's commitment to building a clean energy economy. Thanks for the visit & the inspiration, Madam VP!
#coleg
#copolitics
@0liviajulianna
Yes. As a state legislator, I beg people to understand the significance of our roles. Look up your state reps’ names. Call/email them and demand action - no matter what their positions are. A flooded inbox DOES get noticed.
This is crucial for voters to understand! Democratic state legislators are on the frontlines of the battle against extremism.
Ballots go out soon - vote by Nov 8 to
#KeepColoradoBlue
💙!
#COleg
#COpolitics
It’s *state legislatures* where Republicans are banning abortion, passing voter suppression laws, banning books, and passing anti-LGBTQ+ laws. Republicans have invested in state legislatures for years and it's paying off in the worst way now. It's time to take those seats back.
@BCross052422
That was one of the best “breaking news” alerts I’ve ever seen pop up on my phone. I thought of you immediately. Thank you for your incredible dedication.
Are we tired? Yes. Has our resolve weakened? Absolutely not. We’ve seen the dystopian abortion restrictions creeping across the nation, and we refuse to let them come to Colorado.
This is why local government matters. This is also why you should
@runforsomething
.
#RHEA4CO
@KyleClark
100% 💙. That 24 hour debate was among the most meaningful experiences I’ve had as a state legislator.
Colorado, PLEASE don’t ignore the upcoming midterms. We need every single one of you to show up and vote 🗳.
@cpdillonjr
@Biedersam
@hannahgaykeao
@DanCrenshawTX
I'm sorry to hear that! It may be worth sending a follow up email including the details of your phone call (your message *and* the way you were received). Give them a week, and then call/write again. No one wants angry constituents.
Meet the newest constituent of House District 24 🎉!
On June 10, Alex and I were gifted the greatest joy of our lives: the arrival of our first child, a healthy baby boy named Theodore, or as we call him, Theo 💙.
@IAmPoliticsGirl
Wow, that’s infuriating. I shared that video the second I watched it yesterday, your messaging was impeccable. I hope they review & reverse the decision!
We are approaching the 10th hour of debate over RHEA. And we will stay as long as it takes to protect reproductive choice for ALL Coloradans.
Thanks for keeping us energized with your messages of support! ❤️
#RHEA4CO
#COleg
As we know all too well, Colorado has a long and tragic history of gun violence. Something has to change.
Today, we are introducing a package of gun violence prevention bills to protect Coloradans from avoidable and senseless gun violence. (1/2)
#coleg
#copolitics
Abortion rights are under attack nationwide, but in Colorado we fight back. We absolutely *must* pass the Reproductive Health Equity Act to ensure that Coloradans have access to contraception & abortion.
#PassRHEANow
#COleg
#COpolitics
I am proud to announce that I have been re-elected to Colorado’s State House of Representatives for HD 24!
Thank you to the volunteers, donors, and voters who made this day possible. Now let’s get back to work!!
The 2024 legislative session has officially begun! 🏛🎉
This will be my 4th year representing House District 24 at the Capitol, but my first time doing so as a working mom 🍼. I'm excited to bring this new perspective to the important work we have ahead!
#COleg
#COpolitics
📣 EXCITING NEWS! I’m thrilled to announce that my Senate campaign has been endorsed by Congressman
@JoeNeguse
! 🎉
A trailblazer in environmental advocacy, healthcare, and democracy, Congressman Neguse has exemplified what it means to serve with integrity & passion.
#COleg
BIG NEWS 🎉! I'm thrilled to announce that I am officially running to be your next State Senator for District 19!
After three years representing House District 24 in the
#COleg
🏛️, I’m eager to apply my experience & expertise to make an even greater impact in the Senate.
(1/4)
Saturday morning check in: Still at it, now 22 hours in. Feeling grateful for the determination, composure, and good humor of my colleagues.
#COleg
#COpolitics
#RHEA4CO
I’d like to send a huge THANK YOU 🙏🏼 to
@KyleClark
for bringing so much attention & support to Arvada's free food pantry,
@TheCoTableOrg
!
Kyle’s generous
@nexton9news
viewers have donated $23,000+ since last week 💰!! Incredible.
Community Table's free food pantry is set up like a grocery store, where people in North Jeffco can shop for the food they need for their families. You've raised $20,000+ to support their work. I'll match the next fifty $5 donations:
Colorado's new legislative session starts TOMORROW, and House Democrats have a 46-19 majority!
Our top policy priorities will include:
🏠 Housing
💦 Water
⛑️ Public Safety
💰 Affordability
#coleg
#copolitics
Coloradans are unbelievably fortunate to have Rep.
@BriannaForCO
fighting for them in the state legislature. I am honored to work & serve alongside her.
Yesterday’s rhetoric was dangerous & unacceptable. I hope her words today made that crystal clear.
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
I am proud to announce that I have been elected House District 29’s State Representative. After many months of hard work, I am so fortunate to have had the experience to connect with the members of the Arvada-Westminster community.
.
@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
Virginia State Delegate
@pwcdanica
is an unstoppable force for progress. I'm so glad she ran for office, despite knowing the obstacles she would face.
I hope her constituents know how lucky they are! Danica, thank you for being a role model for your fellow state legislators.
“Politicians who attack their constituents, especially their most vulnerable constituents, shouldn't be politicians anymore. The only way you fix that is by getting people to step up and run for office…”
@pwcdanica
on Republican anti-LGBTQ attacks
#SundayShow
Colorado voters have consistently rejected anti-abortion bills, yet our current state law “does not expressly protect abortion” ‼️
With the future of Roe v. Wade at risk, it is URGENT that we guarantee Coloradans’ right to reproductive healthcare.
#PassRHEANow
#COpolitics
62 votes.
62 votes currently separate Adam Frisch and Lauren Boebert, with 96% of the votes counted.
Never, ever underestimate the power of your ballot.
@mattgaetz
Always happy to learn about my fellow pro-choice & pro-democracy candidates! Nice to meet you,
@peggyforFL1
. Floridians are lucky to have you fighting for them!
For anyone wanting to make a donation to Peggy's campaign, I'll save you some clicks:
I'm proud to announce my committee appointments for the 2023 legislative session!
I will be serving in the following committee roles:
- 🏥 Health & Insurance (Chair)
- ⚖️ Judiciary (member)
- 💰 Finance (member)
Session begins Jan 4. Let's get back to work!
#COpolitics
@KyleClark
Step 1 🔎: Find your state reps’ names:
Step 2 📜: Check how they voted on the Reproductive Health Equity Act (HB22-1279) that protected abortion in Colorado:
Step 3 🗳: Act accordingly with your vote, your time, & your wallet.
We are thrilled to welcome
@VP
Kamala Harris 🇺🇸 to Arvada today!
The Vice President will be discussing the Biden administration's work in combatting the climate crisis.
#copolitics
Today is the day to contact your elected officials and demand they take action to address gun violence. If you are my constituent, you can start with me: lindsey.daugherty.house
@state
.co.us
Good luck & welcome to all of the incoming legislative aides and interns starting orientation today! Thank you in advance for the important work you'll be doing this year; we can't do our jobs without you. Have fun, I'll see you at the Capitol!
#COLeg
#COPolitics
This weekend, I was proud to celebrate the remarkable career of Former State Senator
@SenHudak
as she received the well-deserved Ann Knollman Lifetime Achievement Award 🏆 from the
@JeffCo_Dem
!
In Colorado, we welcome, protect, and support patients seeking abortion care.
Today, we're introducing a package of new bills to improve affordability, accessibility & safety for people seeking reproductive health care in our state.
#SafeAccess4CO
#coleg
📣 I'm thrilled to announce that my campaign for State Senate District 19 (Arvada & Westminster) has been endorsed by
@runforsomething
💙, a groundbreaking organization that recruits & supports progressive leaders up & down the ballot 🗳!
#COleg
#COpolitics
#RunForSomething
Last week we took Theo 👶🏻 on his very first hike near Crested Butte! At just shy of three months, he's already showing a love for Colorado's great outdoors 🏔️.
We feel incredibly grateful to be raising our son in this beautiful state! 💙
I'm thrilled to announce that my campaign has been endorsed by former Congressman ✨
@RepPerlmutter
✨, a true leader and respected voice in Colorado politics!
His belief in my vision for State Senate District 19 is both humbling and energizing. 💙
#COleg
#COpolitics
I'm currently presenting the Bill of Rights for Foster Youth 📜 (HB24-1017) in committee.
I encourage you to listen in 🎧 to the compelling & often gut-wrenching testimony from the brave young individuals joining us to share their stories:
(1/3)
#COleg
THIS is why local elections matter.
If you want to see more action on gun violence prevention in your state, it might be time for you to run for office 🗳️.
Don’t worry,
@runforsomething
will help you!
#RunForSomething
📣 BREAKING:
@GovofCO
just signed four essential gun violence prevention bills into law! 2023 is shaping up to be a groundbreaking year for life-saving gun legislation in Colorado.
Here's how these bills will make our communities safer:
#COleg
#COpolitics
💡 Did you know that *any* member of the public can testify in support or opposition of a bill we’re considering?
You don’t have to be an expert, and you don’t have to prove your qualifications.
You only have to tell your story & share your opinion. (1/4)
#coleg
#copolitics
Today, as Chair of the Health & Insurance Committee, I will oversee the hearings for three dangerous bills that would:
❌ Ban safe abortion
❌ Spread misinformation & dangerous info about abortion reversal
❌ Permit government interference in medical decisions
@green4don
Hi Don! Democrats actually have a majority in the Colorado Senate, so we are very confident this bill will pass. Fortunately our state government is much more functional than the U.S. Congress!
You don't need to be an expert to contact your legislators. You don't need to provide specific policy ideas. You just need to be human.
That said, if you want to study your state's laws before reaching out,
@Everytown
has *incredible* resources:
(2/4)
It's phenomenal to see the immediate outpouring of support in response to the
#MarshallFire
. Let's not allow this to become another tragic story that quickly fades from memory. Set yourself a weekly reminder to check back in. People will still need help once the cameras are gone.
THANK YOU ❤️ to
@MonicaDuran23
,
@McCluskieforCO
, the
@COHouseDem
team, and all of my
#COleg
colleagues for your patience and flexibility as I navigated pregnancy during the busy legislative session. Your support and encouragement meant the world!
Meet the newest constituent of House District 24 🎉!
On June 10, Alex and I were gifted the greatest joy of our lives: the arrival of our first child, a healthy baby boy named Theodore, or as we call him, Theo 💙.
We will have fair and responsible debates over each bill, during which you can count on me to defend every Coloradan’s right to access abortion care.
Abortion remains legal in our state, and we’re going to keep it that way.
#COleg
#COpolitics
My family law jurisdiction bill (HB21-1031) and juvenile sentencing bill (HB21-1091) passed 2nd reading today.
As an attorney, my job is to represent kids whose voices are often silenced in the courtroom. As a legislator, I am stopping the silencing.
Kids deserve better.
And just like that - HB21-1119 Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention is signed into law! Thank you to everyone who worked on this bill. I'm hopeful that this will greatly benefit mental health services for all Coloradans.
#coleg
#copolitics
I'm proud to announce my endorsement from
@RepLorenaGarcia
🎉, a lifelong advocate for social justice & equitable policy.
Rep. Garcia's leadership on issues like education reform & health care accessibility are exactly the kind of forward-thinking approach I envision for SD19.
True peace would be if George Floyd was still with us today. But he wasn't allowed that opportunity. We will not rest until the Black community is safe in this country.
#coleg
#copolitics
Bringing professional women's soccer ⚽️ to Colorado would be about more than sports. It would give our young female athletes heroes to cheer for, careers to aspire to, & new goals to work towards!
I'm proud to support
@fordenverfc
's campaign to make this happen!
#ForDenverFC
🎉
@fred_guttenberg
@POTUS
Today has been so uplifting for me as a legislator. I know this step must mean the world to your family. Thank you for your relentless advocacy & energy; I’ve learned so much from you.
Thank you
@NewslineCO
for highlighting my foster youth bill. I'm excited for this bill to become law so Colorado's foster youth are given the resources to have a successful life.
🧵 Women of my generation grew up learning that our bodies and our futures were ours to control. We studied Roe v. Wade in history class and law school, never knowing that we soon would have to take up the fight our mothers and grandmothers had already won. (1/4)
❤️ Colorado, you really inspired me today.
In under 24 hrs, you came together, planned rallies, got the word out, and helped us turn grief into action.
You sent a clear message to those trying to take away our rights: we will NOT back down.
#COleg
#copolitics
#abortionrights
We stand with the majority of Coloradans — and Americans — who believe that every individual deserves the right to make their own decisions about their life & future. PERIOD.
#RoeVWade
#coleg
Great news 🎉! HB24-1130, my bipartisan bill to protect the privacy of biometric identifiers & data, passed 2nd reading in the House today!
This bill ensures that details about your DNA 🧬, facial map, voice 🗣️, fingerprints, & heart-rate won't be sold without consent.
#COleg
When I worked for the Obama Administration I never imagined that there’d be a day where I was being endorsed by
@JoeBiden
. It’s such an honor!
@JoeBiden
and
@DrBiden
could not be lovelier people.
The Arvada community is in mourning this week. In a suspected DUI crash, the Wolff family lost an adoring father and their two children were severely injured 💔.
Please consider donating to help alleviate the burden this tragedy has inflicted 🙏🏼:
To my fellow legislators:
We really need a unified policy for hashtagging bill numbers on social media 📲. It seems to me that omitting the hyphen (ie: using
#HB221003
to discuss HB22-1003) would help constituents, staffers, &
#COpolitics
reporters track our work.
Am I wrong?
@OfficialJLD
Yes!! Texting your friends 💬 is such an easy & impactful way to help recruit voters.
You know *much* more than we (candidates) do about your friends’ priorities, values, and dreams. If anyone can get them to the polls, it’s YOU!
Happy Birthday to
@amandalitman
, a true hero for Democracy. Amanda works tirelessly to recruit, train, & amplify the voices of down-ballot candidates fighting for a better world.
Please celebrate Amanda’s phenomenal efforts with a donation to her organization,
@runforsomething
.
Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting 11-year-old
@ChittoorMadhvi
, a young human rights activist & United Nations Child Advisor who lives right here in Arvada! Madhvi’s passion for progress is undeniable, and I’m honored to have her support. (1/3)
#COpolitics
#COleg
Big day today 🎉! My first two bills of the year are scheduled to be heard by the House Judiciary Committee today at 1:00.
I’ve worked on these pieces of legislation for months, and I’m excited to finally share them with my colleagues.
#HB221003
#HB221038
#COleg
Today I will have the honor to serve as House Chair for the 2nd reading of the ✨Reproductive Health Equity Act (RHEA)✨.
I am proud to be a part of this historic effort to protect a woman's right to choose in Colorado. This is why I do the work.
#PassRHEAnow
#RHEA4CO
#COleg
📣 "A new state law took effect on Sunday, increasing eligibility for people convicted of felonies to receive DNA testing."
I'm incredibly proud to have sponsored this bipartisan bill to provide recourse for the falsely convicted!
#COleg
#COpolitics
📣 BIG NEWS ! I'm proud to announce that CO Attorney General
@pweiser
has endorsed my run for State Senate! 🎉
AG Weiser's record of standing up for justice, civil rights & the rule of law is unmatched. I'm truly grateful for his support & partnership in this fight.
#coleg