In the aftermath of the 2023 November election and the failure of Proposition HH, Colorado Governor Jared Polis called a special session of the Colorado General Assembly, held from November 17 to November 20. Over the course of a fast-paced and grueling weekend of...
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Systemic failure in Colorado’s PHE Unwind
During this post-COVID year of Medicaid renewals, known as the Public Health Emergency (PHE) Unwind, Colorado is terminating members at rates that are among the highest in the country, many for procedural reasons.
CCLP awarded 2023 Spring Intercultural Champion by Spring Institute
Colorado Center on Law and Policy was awarded 2023 Spring Intercultural Champion by the Spring Institute. Chaer Robert, CCLP’s Legislative Director, accepted the award on the organization’s behalf with her acceptance speech provided below.
Your CCLP guide to Proposition HH
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Unpacking the 2050 Metro Vision Regional Transportation Plan
Mile High Connects, in partnership with Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), hosted a panel discussion with regional leaders from the transit and environmental space to discuss the state of our region.
Panelists included:
- Christian Steward with Denver’s Office of Transportation & Infrastructure – Learn more about DOTI’s programs, priorities and services.
- Dr. Janiece Mackey with Young Americans for Social and Political Activism (YAASPA) – Learn more about how YAASPA helps youth become civically engaged in career and community.
- Cindy Chang with Groundwork Denver – Learn more about how Groundwork Denver improves the physical environment and promotes health and well-being.
- Syndey Hunter with EarthLinks – Learn more about how Earthlinks cultivates transformation and self-worth with people experiencing homelessness and poverty.
- And, special thanks to our amazing moderator, Angelique Espinoza, with Good Business Colorado .
We know due to gentrification, there are many families moving out to the burbs and transportation is not sufficient in these spaces. Youth still need access to extracurricular activities, to get to sports, to get to work
– Dr. Janiece Mackey, YAASPA
Learn more about DRCOG’s regional transportation plan and share your thoughts by visiting the virtual open house site.
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Recap: Special Legislative Session 2023
In the aftermath of the 2023 November election and the failure of Proposition HH, Colorado Governor Jared Polis called a special session of the Colorado General Assembly, held from November 17 to November 20. Over the course of a fast-paced and grueling weekend of...