by Anthony Lux | Apr 13, 2021 | Family Economic Security, Health, Income, Legislative Updates
Colorado’s 2021 legislative session remains active, with new bills introduced and several budget updates since our March 29 post. Read on for key takeaways, or download the April 12 update here. State budget Since March 29, we’ve seen a big update on...
by Chaer Robert | Mar 29, 2021 | Family Economic Security, Health, Housing, Income, Legislative Updates
Colorado’s 2021 legislative session is currently underway. Throughout the legislative session, CCLP compiles a list of all bills concerning economic opportunity and poverty reduction. This list includes bill sponsors, assigned committees, and a list of partner...
by CCLP | Nov 25, 2020 | Family Economic Security, Food, Health, Housing, Income, Legislative Updates, Research and Policy Analysis
Too many Coloradans are hurting directly and profoundly because of the pandemic. With federal relief expiring, evictions loom around the corner and food bank lines grow longer. Meanwhile, workers in many sectors might not see their jobs return and will require...
by Bob Mook | Jun 17, 2020 | Family Economic Security, Health, Legislative Updates
Back in January, Colorado Center on Law and Policy teed up the 2020 legislative session with a Capitol Preview luncheon that featured panel discussions and about 120 participants mingling optimistically about the year ahead. We also rolled out an ambitious agenda for...
by Bob Mook | May 29, 2020 | Family Economic Security, Health, Legislative Updates
It seems the word “unprecedented” is used so often in the COVID-19 era that it’s become the new precedent in all walks of life — and this year’s Colorado General Assembly is certainly no exception. Lawmakers returned to the Capitol on May 26, divided by...
by CCLP | May 22, 2020 | CCLP Statement, Legislative Updates
With the COVID-19 crisis straining our health care system, putting Coloradans out of work and creating a climate of anxiety and uncertainty with long-term ramifications statewide, you might think the situation in Colorado couldn’t get any worse. Unfortunately, that...
