Two bills signed into law by Governor Polis address longstanding issues with public benefit theft prosecution raised by CCLP.
Legislative Updates
Legislative Updates
2022 Legislative Wrap-Up
This year’s legislative session has been an intense one to say the least, but with many positive results for Coloradans experiencing poverty. Major priority bills required research, testimony and support from CCLP — as well as our partner organizations, and our...
Somewhere, a place for us…
Mobile homes are some of the last remaining affordable housing. In the face of increasing vulnerability, HB1287 could help protect them.
What you need to know about TANF and HB22-1259
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families became law in 1996. It's high time for a refresh.
2022 Legislative priorities
The second Regular Session of Colorado's 73rd General Assembly kicked off on January 12, 2022, scheduled to run through May 11. Colorado Center on Law and Policy will periodically update this page to reflect our priorities throughout the session. CCLP's...
Press release: Governor Polis signs collateral consequences reform bill
Advancing the movement for criminal record clearance
HB21-1311 is a paradigm shift in CO tax policy
The governor's signature is a win 20 years in the making
The West Steps Podcast features CCLP’s Christina Yebuah
On the most recent episode of The West Steps Podcast by Colorado Children's Campaign, Christina Yebuah, CCLP's Research and Policy Analyst, joins a conversation with Heather Thompson, Deputy Director of Elephant Circle; and Vita Malama, a writer and researcher for...
2021 state legislation updates for April 12
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 CCLP's budget...
2021 state legislation updates for March 29
Key takeaways on budget, housing, health and more