Grassroots Democracy

May 14, 2014

Did legislature drill deep enough for solutions?

by Frank Smith, WCC Director of Organizing When it comes to oil & gas, the Colorado legislature sure was busy from January to May.  Over the […]
April 28, 2014

Protect Colorado’s Groundwater!

With the clock running out this legislative session, Senate Bill 192 is still moving through the Colorado Senate. The bill would strengthen uranium cleanup regulations, improve […]
April 23, 2014

11 Days Left in Colorado Legislature!

The Colorado General Assembly is winding down for the year, but things are heating up! WCC’s members are working on bills for social justice, environmental quality […]
June 4, 2013

Speak up for San Juan Wilderness

Last week, US Congressman Scott Tipton completed a whirlwind tour of Town Hall meetings across the Western Slope. While in Ouray County, WCC and friends turned […]
February 16, 2013

One Step Closer to Wilderness!

by Emily Hornback, Community Organizer Yesterday afternoon, Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet reintroduced the San Juan Wilderness Act! The move is a great step toward […]
August 28, 2012

Senator monitors Cottage Foods implementation

by Monica Wiitanen, WCC Director at Large In early July, Colorado State Senator Gail Schwartz (D-District 5) met with cottage foods producers in Delta County.  She […]
August 28, 2012

Court rules in favor of GJ Riverfront

by Frank Smith, WCC Director of Organizing Mesa County residents could see a greener, cleaner Colorado Riverbank through Grand Junction.  As a result of a recent […]
June 27, 2012

Pushing a National Clean Energy Agenda

Fed up with the undue influence of the energy companies, utilities, lobbyists and other interests that are making it impossible for Washington to move forward decisively […]
June 18, 2012

Dome on the Range tour!

Chuck Malick, Western Colorado Congress’ long-time lobbyist in the Colorado legislature in Denver, will be making his annual “Dome on the Range” tour to the Western […]