Last term, we watched as the Supreme Court issued rulings that had wide sweeping consequences for individuals across the country. The Court tipped its hat to the second amendment by expanding the ability to carry guns in public while simultaneously decimating the...
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November Letter from Bethany Pray, Interim Executive Director
CCLP's Interim Executive Director reflects on the role of community engagement in the full spectrum of anti-poverty advocacy work.
CCLP Opposes Proposition 121: State Income Tax Rate Reduction Grows Inequities
CCLP STRONGLY OPPOSES Proposition 121, which would permanently reduce the state income tax rate for individuals and corporations from 4.55% to 4.40%. This decrease would reduce state revenues by almost $400 million per year. If state revenues fall too far below the...
New Public Charge Rule is a Victory for Immigrant Communities
Some immigrants who apply for a green card or a visa to enter the United States must pass what’s called a “public charge” test. The test is designed to evaluate whether the person will primarily depend on the government for support in the future, based on factors such...
Call to Action: Protect Our Coverage!
On March 6, House Republicans introduced a bill to replace the Affordable Care Act. Titled the American Health Care Act, the legislation would substantially reduce the number of insured Coloradans and make it far more difficult for low- and moderate-income families to afford care.
Let the members of the Colorado delegation know that this plan would devastate jeopardize the health of Coloradans and harm Colorado’s budget, Colorado jobs and the economy.
You can call your senators and/or representatives, or participate by phone or in person at Town Halls held in the coming weeks.
Sen. Cory Gardner: Denver (303) 391-5777, D.C. (202)224-5941
Sen. Michael Bennet: Denver: (303) 455-7600, DC (202) 224-5852
Rep. Diana DeGette: Denver (303) 844-4988, DC (202) 225-4431
Rep. Jared Polis: Boulder (303) 484-9596, DC (202) 225-2161.
Rep. Scott Tipton: Durango (970) 259-1490, DC (202) 225-4761
Rep. Ken Buck: Greeley (970) 702-2136, DC (202) 225-4676
Rep. Doug Lamborn: CO Springs (719) 520-0055, DC (202) 225-4422
Rep. Mike Coffman: Aurora (720) 748-7514, D.C. (202) 225-7882
Rep. Ed Perlmutter: Lakewood (303) 274-7944, DC (202) 225-2645
Recent articles
CCLP Statement on Health and Hospital Corporation v. Talevski
Last term, we watched as the Supreme Court issued rulings that had wide sweeping consequences for individuals across the country. The Court tipped its hat to the second amendment by expanding the ability to carry guns in public while simultaneously decimating the...
November Letter from Bethany Pray, Interim Executive Director
CCLP's Interim Executive Director reflects on the role of community engagement in the full spectrum of anti-poverty advocacy work.
CCLP Opposes Proposition 121: State Income Tax Rate Reduction Grows Inequities
CCLP STRONGLY OPPOSES Proposition 121, which would permanently reduce the state income tax rate for individuals and corporations from 4.55% to 4.40%. This decrease would reduce state revenues by almost $400 million per year. If state revenues fall too far below the...
New Public Charge Rule is a Victory for Immigrant Communities
Some immigrants who apply for a green card or a visa to enter the United States must pass what’s called a “public charge” test. The test is designed to evaluate whether the person will primarily depend on the government for support in the future, based on factors such...