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The American Rescue Plan How is it helping folks? |
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Colorado Newsline
“After more than a year of hardship and struggle, we are entering a new chapter of recovery and growth,” said state Sen. Dominick Moreno, a Commerce City Democrat who chairs the Legislature’s Joint Budget Committee. “With these once-in-a-generation funds, we will revitalize our community pillars and recharge our economy.” ...
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Remember -- Colorado Republicans like Lauren Boebert, Ken Buck, and Doug Lamborn all voted 'No' to helping struggling Colorado families.
Meanwhile, all of Colorado's Democratic members of the Congressional delegation voted 'Yes'!
But how else does the American Rescue Plan specifically help Coloradans, you ask? Click the link to find out! |
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BILLS TO WATCH IN #COLEG |
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Pre-trial Reform (SB21-273) Dem Sponsors: Reps. Adrienne Benavidez & Jennifer Bacon, and Sen. Pete Lee
Increase Medical Providers For Senior Citizens (SB21-158) Dem Sponsors: Reps. Brianna Titone & Monica Duran, and Sens. Jessie Danielson and Brittany Pettersen
Create Front Range Passenger Rail District (SB21-238) Dem Sponsors: Reps. Daneya Esgar & Matt Gray, and Sens. Leroy Garcia & Rachel Zenzinger
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Opportunities with the Colorado Dems |
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Help Fight Another Republican Sham Recall! |
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Colorado Republicans are at it again. Remember in 2019 when Colorado Republicans launched a series of sham recalls because they can't win elections fair and square? Well, they're at it again, and this time they're targeting Democratic members of the Westminster City Council. Specifically, they're targeting Councilman Jon Voelz (pictured above).
How Can You Help? Go to the Defend Westminster page and chip in to help with the recall defense efforts to stop this attempt to undo the will of the voters in its tracks! |
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COLORADO CONVERSATIONS: June 3, Racial Justice Reforms |
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Accomplishing equity and racial justice goes beyond the criminal justice system. There are a lot of issues to tackle when it comes to racial justice, and we're going to tackle what those issues are, what our elected officials are doing about it, and how you can be part of the change to achieve true equity in this country!
Join us on Thursday, June 3, and sign up here! |
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The Colorado Democratic Party has launched its virtual town hall tour for 2021, with this year’s theme being “Colorado Conversations”!
Each town hall is free admission, and will feature expert panelists and elected officials to discuss issues impacting our communities, what elected officials are doing about them, and how you can make a difference!
Go to https://coloradodems.org/coconvos/ to learn more! |
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Initiative and County Party News! |
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Support for Democratic School Board Candidates |
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As an initiative, Democratic Education Initiative of the Colorado Democratic Party (CoDEI) has played a leadership role in the examination and discussion of important education policy issues for twenty years! We also serve as a resource for candidates running for education positions or on education issues.
The CoDEI is asking all county party chairs and members of the State Central Committee to help us identify Democrats who are running for school boards this year. The CoDEI is happy to advise, coach, and support these candidates. The sooner we know who is running – or who is thinking of running – the sooner we can be of assistance. Additionally, each odd-numbered year, the CoDEI holds an event in late August to give Democratic candidates for school boards around the state an opportunity to speak to fellow Democrats.
Please email us at [email protected] with names and contact information of any Democrat you know is a candidate or is contemplating becoming one for their local school board. |
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TOMORROW: Progressive Democrats Initiative |
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"Not all Gun laws are the same” Please join us for our monthly membership meeting on Thursday, May 27, at 7pm. Eileen McCarron, President of Colorado Ceasefire Legislative Action, will discuss not only current gun laws and loopholes, but also a growing frustration that gives more press coverage to mass-shooting incidents while more people, usually in minority communities, are killed in single-incident handgun events.
Registration Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUoduysqjguG9wPc1g2CTgylv7s99qmcYud
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. |
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ANNOUNCING NEW PUEBLO COUNTY CHAPTER!
Vice-Chair of the state Initiative, Dennis Obduskey, is proud to announce that a county chapter has been approved by State Party Chair Morgan Carroll and State Initiative Chair Terry Tucker!
Obduskey lives in Pueblo and looks forward to more Progressive Voices being active in Southern Colorado. |
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The Stonewall Democrats of Colorado will hold their next meeting on June 17th at 6:30PM.
If you would like to get notifications about meetings, join Stonewall!
Upcoming Pride Events Pride Luncheon Hosted by Rep. Joe Neguse & the Stonewall Democrats of Colorado |
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Date– June 9th Time– 12:00 to 1:00pm MT
Host Congressman Joe Neguse
Co-host / MC Stonewall Democrats of Colorado Chair Jarrod Munger
Panelists Congressman David Cicilline State Senator Sonya Jaquez Lewis State Rep. Leslie Herod State Rep. Brianna Titone Mayor Jamie Harkins Mayor Pro Tem Guyleen Castriotta |
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Denver PrideFest 2021
Date– June 26-27 Location– Virtual & In-Person Events
The 2021 Coors Light Virtual Denver Pride Parade will be virtual this year so check out the website above for more information and tickets. |
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Join the Garfield County Dems for: "Harvest the Vote"! |
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How Democrats Can Win Again in Rural America, With Activist & Author Jane Kleeb
Tickets available here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/harvestvote
Jane Kleeb is a leader who truly understands the need for Democrats to listen and engage with people in rural communities.
In 2010, she founded the grassroots group Bold Nebraska, leading an unlikely alliance of farmers, ranchers, environmentalists, and Native Americans in an effort to stop the Keystone XL Pipeline. She currently serves as Chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party and a board member of Our Revolution.
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#DemsDeliver |
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Democrats Aim To Reduce CO Jail Population by Limiting Arrests and the Use of Cash Bail Colorado Times Recorder
Jonathan Cespedes believes that his mother, Susan, would still be alive today if she’d been allowed to be released on bond instead of awaiting trial in the El Paso County jail for an alleged financial crime committed in another state. The 55-year-old woman died in 2019 after trying to seek medical attention from jail staff for weeks, according to court documents.
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Biden’s $1.8 Trillion American Families Plan Is Supported by Nearly 60% of Voters Morning Consult
President Joe Biden has spent the past week touting his $1.8 trillion economic spending plan that would reshape how the country thinks about a wide swath of domestic policies, from child care to free community college.
While Biden’s plan faces a long road in Washington, it doesn’t appear to be a hard sell for the electorate. According to a new Morning Consult/Politico poll, 58 percent of voters say they support the package.
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Crow, Bennet introduce legislation to halt ICE detainee transfers amid persisting COVID-19 outbreaks Aurora Sentinel
Aurora Congressman Jason Crow and Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet re-introduced the bicameral legislation Monday. If passed, it would limit the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency from transferring detainees between federal, state and local prisons in an effort to reduce spreading the virus. The duo, alongside other federal lawmakers, first introduced the End Transfers and Detained Immigrants Act in November, under the Trump administration.
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Colorado’s Comeback: How Could Reviving A Conservation Corps Serve A Dual Purpose? CBS Denver
After proposing a 21st Century Civilian Conservation Corps, U.S. Congressman Joe Neguse got a history lesson at Red Rocks Park on Monday.
“The Civilian Conservation Corp played the critical role in building this masterpiece. I think a lot of folks aren’t aware of the deep history,” Neguse said.
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Colorado Sun
In 2014, a thunderbolt struck the normally un-sizzling world of Colorado health policy: A report from the nationally respected Kaiser Family Foundation discovered that Western Slope resort communities had the highest prices for health insurance in the country.
What followed was more than five years of work by lawmakers to lower costs, culminating this year in a proposal that could make coverage prices in some Colorado counties the lowest in the nation, according to a Colorado Sun analysis.
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Rep. DeGette wants to help Denver buy a hotel to house people experiencing homelessness Denverite
DeGette, who represents the city, has requested $2 million as part of a federal funding request congress members make to pay for local projects, according to a release from DeGette’s office. The money is one of 10 funding requests her office made to Congress last week for her district, which includes some Denver suburbs.
“Every single person in this community deserves to have a roof over their head when they go to sleep at night,” DeGette said in a release. “Projects like this will provide our residents a safety net, giving those who need it a safe place to sleep and helping them get back on their feet as soon as possible.”
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Colorado Springs Gazette
In March, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser posted his opposition on Twitter: “Colorado’s farming & livestock businesses are the backbone of Co’s rural communities. This measure is not based on science and will raise food prices for us all; worse, yet, it will cost rural jobs and devastate communities. I will be fighting against it.”
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The CLIMBER small business loan program is fully launched! State Treasurer Dave Young
The CLIMBER Small Business Loan Program is now fully operational! If you own or work in a small business with 5 to 99 employees, this program may be right for you.
I've been working hard for the last year to help get this program off the ground. Starting in March 2020, I worked with the Governor’s Council for Economic Stabilization and Growth and key leaders in the legislature to pass HB20-1413 to establish CLIMBER, which will provide $250 million for working capital loans at below-market interest rates.
This program is housed at the Colorado Treasurer’s Office and runs with support from the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT).
As your State Treasurer, I'll continue to do everything I can to ensure Colorado comes back even stronger following the financial crisis caused by the pandemic. That's why I'm asking for your support of my re-election campaign so I can continue to oversee programs like CLIMBER to make sure they're properly managed.
To learn more about CLIMBER and to sign up for email program updates, visit http://climber-colorado.com. |
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GOP Watch |
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At Hearing on Drought, Boebert Is Mum About Water, Calls Witness ‘Extremist, Partisan Hack’ Colorado Times Recorder
Now, despite moisture east of the Rockies, more than 60% of the state is in a severe drought, CPR reports. For western Colorado, this was the driest April on record. Boebert’s district, especially agricultural operations, is facing a crisis.
However, Boebert chose to focus on Klein’s background during her allotted time at the hearing, grilling her on conflicts of interest and ethics. Boebert asked Klein if the DOI ethics office had provided her with a recusal list.
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“The Problem Is, Those Damn Democrats,” Says CO GOP Lawmaker in Speech to Fellow Republicans Colorado Times Recorder
Addressing the Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club last month, Rep. Richard Holtorf (R-Akron) gave a dour assessment of the legislative landscape for Republicans following the 2020 election and offered ideas to improve their prospects going forward.
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The Funnies! |
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