Charles Brennan provided testimony in support of House Bill 24-1129, Protections for Delivery Network Company Drivers. CCLP is in support of HB24-1129.
Recent articles
CCLP testifies in support of TANF grant rule change
CCLP's Emeritus Advisor, Chaer Robert, provided written testimony in support of the CDHS rule on the COLA increase for TANF recipients. If the rule is adopted, the cost of living increase would go into effect on July 1, 2024.
CCLP testifies in support of updating protections for mobile home park residents
Charles Brennan provided testimony in support of House Bill 24-1294, Mobile Homes in Mobile Home Parks. CCLP is in support of HB24-1294.
CCLPβs legislative watch for April 5, 2024
For the 2024 legislative session, CCLP is keeping its eye on bills focused on expanding access to justice, removing administrative burden, preserving affordable communities, advocating for progressive tax and wage policies, and reducing health care costs.
MLK’s Dream Lives On
βAn individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.β β Martin Luther King Jr.
It may feel like there are few things we can agree on as a state and as a nation. One exception may be the macro-economic axiom that βrising tides lift all boats,β but that analogy is fraught because tides riseΒ andΒ fall and do not follow the same patterns in all places.
Recently, CCLP cited overwhelming data in its State of Working Colorado 2020 report, indicating that a great many Colorado workers do not benefit from positive macro-economic growth. In fact, the data show that there is a negative correlation when βeconomic tidesβ rise for some, they fall for others.
However, the intent of the tides analogy should be celebrated. It aligns with the sentiment of Dr. Kingβs belief that we should place humanity and humanitarian concerns above our individualistic concerns. If we focus our economic-relief efforts on those experiencing economic insecurity and poverty, then their security will help to bolster the economy for everyone.
Economic growth in the United States is based on consumption of goods and services. When more people are able to participate in a consumptive economy, everyone benefits — including big and small businesses. It is in everyoneβs interest that we can ensure as many as possible participate in Coloradoβs economy. Therefore, economic recovery should focus on inclusivity and break down structural and policy barriers that prevent people from fully taking part in a healthy economy.
While many of us will be unable to attend the MLK Marade because of COVID-19 limitations and restrictions this year, consider participating in a virtual event to honor and celebrate the great manβs legacy.
Finding inspiration in these dark times keeps the momentum moving, and there is no shortage of inspiration to be found in the life, words and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King.
With that, we wish you a contemplative and peaceful MLK Day.
-Tiffani Lennon, J.D., LL.M.Β