Colorado Democratic Latino Caucus Calls for Immediate Ceasefire and Release of Hostages:
DENVER, CO — Today, the Colorado Democratic Latino Caucus released the following statement:
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Today, we commemorate African American freedom, heritage, and family. In the words of Barack Obama, “Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory or an acceptance of the way things are. It's a celebration of progress. It's an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible—and there is still so much work to do." #HappyJuneteenth
We did it! HB23-1042 was signed into law! Thank you to sponsors @baconforco, @SenadoraJulie, and @SaidSharbini, and to all the coalition partners, community members and their families for your tireless work to advocate for this bill!
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Today, we honored Cinco de Mayo and recognized National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Today is a day of celebration and a day of somber reflection of how we as a nation ignore the first nations of this land.
Today, HB23-1258 Drug Crime Cost Task Force passed through the House! I’m so proud to have brought this bill with @RepLorenaGarcia , we are excited to learn what the full extent of the drug war costs our state. We look forward to the data and recommendations that will come from this study. Next to the Senate! #copolitics #coleg #sharbini4co
Check out the link to a video of our most recent town hall! Thank you @ehpinter , @steveodorisio , and @baca4adams , for joining us, and an extra big thank you to the residents of HD31 who joined our conversation. #coleg#copolitics#sharbini4co
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How many families could be reunited, residents helped through addiction, and dollars saved if we diverted the resources away from prisons and towards treatment?
Happy 4/20! A day recognized by marijuana enthusiasts as a day to celebrate and smoke marijuana. I look forward to talking to my colleagues today about the importance of studying drug crimes in Colorado! #copolitics#coleg#sharbini4co
As of December 2022, 69.2% of CO inmates have substance abuse needs, but there is currently no data on the costs related to housing or supporting this population.
As #coleg session days get longer, a reminder that you can follow floor work and keep up with committee schedules on the display boards: https://t.co/dVzRzOD7z1
Rep. @mjweissman & Rep. @javier_mabrey's bill has passed the House!
HB23-1229 would protect consumers from excessive fees on small loans.
Release ⬇️
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