Two weeks into the 75th Colorado Legislative session, over 136 bills have been introduced, and the stage is set for a very difficult legislative session. Federal funding cuts, concerns about federal immigration enforcement overreach, fears about civil liberties and elections, and a $1.2 billion budget shortfall loom over lawmakers as they get to work this month.
Our Alliance enters the legislative fray united behind the message of Care Over Cuts, ensuring that our lawmakers are working for rural communities, not prioritizing billionaire tax breaks and corporate loopholes. Hard choices around our budget must be made, but not at the expense of working families.
Our legislative Care Over Cuts agenda includes:
TAKE ACTION NOW ON DATA CENTERS!
Right now, there are dueling ideas about how to protect Colorado communities from the data center boom that is sweeping the country. Our Alliance believes that any legislation governing the development of these massive facilities must protect residents from paying extra on their bills, protect our air and water, and require data centers to conform to Colorado’s climate goals.
Our Alliance will be organizing several lobby trips to Denver this year to engage on these topics, so stay tuned for details!
West Slope Youth Voice will be heading to the Capitol March 1-3!
The Western Slope Youth Voice students are gearing up for their annual lobby trip to Denver. Know a Western Colorado high school student who would like to attend? Reach out to me for more information.
