DENVER, CO – Speaker Alec Garnett and Senate President Leroy Garcia appointed Representatives Alex Valdez and Mary Young, as well as Senators Robert Rodriguez and Dominick Moreno to the Economic Recovery and Relief Task Force.

DENVER, CO – Today, several laws championed by Senate President Leroy Garcia to support Colorado’s veteran community became effective. These new laws aim to help prevent veteran suicide and address mental health needs, assist veterans in gaining employment, and expand access to state parks for Purple Heart recipients.

DENVER, CO – Today, a slate of healthcare bills signed into law this year have become effective. These new laws aim to lower prescription drug costs, address the maternal health crisis, expand access to family planning services, improve mental health crisis support services, and increase healthcare access for seniors.

DENVER, CO – Today, a slate of laws that aim to prevent gun violence, improve financial literacy in schools, support the educator workforce, strengthen our state parks, and promote affordable housing all became effective in Colorado.

DENVER, CO – Senator Rhonda Fields and Senator Janet Buckner released the subsequent statements following Attorney General Phil Weiser’s announcement on the Grand Jury's investigation into the death of Elijah McClain, which returned a 32 count criminal indictment against three Aurora police officers and two paramedics.

DENVER, CO – Today, Senate President Leroy Garcia announced that Deputy Chief of Staff Nellie Moran will become the new Chief of Staff for the Senate Democratic Caucus. Moran will succeed James Lucero, who worked in the legislature for nearly ten years but has decided to pursue new opportunities.

PUEBLO, CO – Today marks the first day of the Colorado State Fair, a nearly 150 year-long tradition of agriculture, education and entertainment in Colorado. From today until September 6th, Coloradans from all corners of the state can head to Pueblo to experience some of the best food, entertainment, livestock and community events of the year.

DENVER, CO -- The Executive Committee of the Legislative Council today approved a resolution to establish the process that will produce recommendations for how Colorado can allocate nearly $700 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to sustain the state’s economic recovery and build back stronger.

DENVER, CO – Senate President Leroy Garcia (D-Pueblo) congratulated Ken Salazar on his confirmation as United States Ambassador to Mexico.

DENVER, CO – Senate President Leroy Garcia and Senate Majority Leader Steve Fenberg ​​released the subsequent statements following the U.S. Senate’s passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

DENVER, CO – Senate President Leroy Garcia and Majority Leader Steve Fenberg released the subsequent statements following the passing of former Governor Dick Lamm.

DENVER, CO – Today, Senator Rachel Zenzinger was awarded this year’s Policy Leader Award by the Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE) for her “exemplary contribution to public education.”

DENVER, CO – Senate President Leroy Garcia and Speaker Alec Garnett on Friday appointed subject matter experts and representatives of local governments and nonprofits to the subpanels advising the task forces established under HB21-1329 and SB21-137, legislation which set aside $850 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for housing and behavioral health.

DENVER, CO -- Speaker Alec Garnett and Senate President Leroy Garcia today appointed lawmakers to the task forces established under HB21-1329 and SB21-137, legislation which set aside $850 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for housing and behavioral health.

DENVER, CO – The Denver Westword has named Senator Julie Gonzales as an All-Star among nine other individuals who are considered “game-changers” for the Denver community.

DENVER, CO – Today, the governor signed several health care bills into law that aim to lower the cost of life-saving medication, support seniors in need, expand access to mental health care, and protect consumers’ health care data.

DENVER, CO – Today, the governor signed a slate of bills into law that aim to protect preventative health care coverage, address health disparities in underrepresented communities, expand access to vital reproductive care, and make diaper essentials widely available to low-income families in need.

DENVER, CO – Today, the governor signed a bill into law that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance environmental justice in disadvantaged communities, and set Colorado on a pathway to meeting the climate targets established in HB19-1261.

DENVER, CO – Today, the governor signed a bill into law that will create the “Front Range Passenger Rail District.” SB21-238, sponsored by Senate President Leroy Garcia and Senator Rachel Zenzinger, would lay the groundwork for an interconnected, high-speed passenger rail system spanning from Trinidad to the Wyoming border – allowing residents all along the Front Range to travel more efficiently and effectively.

DENVER, CO – Today, the governor signed a Colorado Comeback bill into law that aims to support communities transitioning away from fossil fuels. HB21-1290, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Steve Fenberg, will invest $15 million to help communities shift away from fossil fuels to more renewable sources of energy.