Democratic Senate Campaign Fund - CO - Press Releases

Sen Newell and Gov Hickenlooper join forces

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Senator Newell and Governor Hickenlooper join forces to improve the lives of foster kids across the country

DENVER— Today, Senator Linda Newell (D-Littleton) and Governor John Hickenlooper joined forces to improve foster care for Colorado youth. T

Sen Newell to give opening remarks at NGA meeting

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Her ongoing work on foster care and other youth issues is will be the focus

DENVER— Monday, July 11, Senator Linda Newell (D-Littleton) will give opening remarks at the July meeting of the National Governors Association (NGA) in Denver, Colorado.

Sen Newell receives 100% score from Colorado Conservation Voters

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

"Colorado's environment is one of its biggest economic drivers”

DENVER – Today, Colorado Conservation Voters (CVC) released its 15th annual legislative conservation scorecard, and Senator Linda Newell (D-Littleton) has earned an amazin

Senator Hodge comments on revenue forecast

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Denver-Today, Senator Mary Hodge (D-Brighton), Chair of Colorado’s Joint Budget Committee, said that she’s glad to hear that state budget forecasts show promise, but that she’s cautious as she looks to the future. Hodge and her fellow Joint Budget Committee members were presented with two separat

2011 Legislative Session Accomplishments

Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

DENVER— Senate President Brandon Shaffer (D-Longmont) offered the following comment regarding the end of the 2011 legislative session:

“This session, Senate Democrats continued to fight for Colorado families and businesses across the state. Over the past four months

Senator Nicholson bill signed into law

Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

“This bill gives victims of natural disasters a chance to get back on their feet”

DENVER— Today, a bill that will repair the effect of an unfair tax policy on the families who have lost their home to natural disasters and forest fires was signed into law by Governor John Hickenlooper.

Senator Jahn bill signed into law

Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

DENVER - A bill to stimulate growth in construction jobs and promote energy efficiency was signed into law by Governor John Hickenlooper this afternoon. House Bill 1160, sponsored by Senator Cheri Jahn (D–Wheat Ridge), will create construction and renovation jobs by offering a grant to Colorado h

Hudak bill to improve Colorado schools passes Senate

Mon, 02 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

“The goal of this bill is to make sure that community input is heard”

DENVER— Today, a bill to improve public input in school turnaround improvement plans passed the Colorado State Senate. Senate Bill 80, sponsored by Senator Evie Hudak (D-Westmins

Senate passes Colorado Health Benefit Exchange Act

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Health Exchange with broad support from business groups, consumer advocates, insurers and health care providers now goes to House

DENVER— Today, the Senate passed the Colorado Health Benefit Exchange Act (Senate Bill 200). This bill, sponsored by Senate Preside

Senator Newell honored by Colorado Human Resource Assn.

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

“She is a great role model for HR professionals, and we are proud to recognize her as one of our own.”

DENVER— Today, Senator Linda Newell (D-Littleton) was presented with an honorary membership in the Colorado Human Resources Association (CHRA) for her

Governor Hickenlooper signs Senator Hudak's bill into law

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Stresses importance of parental participation and input in local schools

DENVER – Today, Senator Evie Hudak (D-Westminster) announced her bill to bring better parent access to the school improvement process was signed into law. The bill is designed to improve t

Colorado-the most civil State in the Union

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Senator Newell promotes Conflict Resolution Month

DENVER— Today, a bipartisan effort to make Colorado the most civil state in the union was recognized by the Senate. Senate Joint Resolution 49 (SJR 49), sponsored by Senator Linda Newell (D–Littleton), acknowled

Senate gives initial approval to bi-partisan bill

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Health Exchange will help individuals and small businesses find affordable health care

DENVER— Today, the Senate gave initial approval to the Colorado Health Benefit Exchange Act (Senate Bill 200). This bipartisan bill, sponsored by Senate President Pro Tem Bet

Bill by Sens. Newell and Hudak passes initial vote

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

DENVER – Today, the Senate gave initial approval to Senate Bill 133 which seeks to improve disciplinary policies in Colorado public schools. The bill, sponsored by Senators Evie Hudak (D-Westminster) and Linda Newell (D-Littleton) will help find ways for Colorado to reduce the student dropout rat

Republicans argue against competitive voter districts

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

GOP continues its fight to create congressmen for life

DENVER— Today, Republicans on the Colorado state legislature’s historic joint select redistricting committee argued passionately against creating competitive, fair, congressional districts in Colorado. The argument came as legi

Senate passes bill to support Colorado jobs

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

“We need to do everything we can to spur growth and continue to build on the economic progress we have made.”

DENVER – Today, the Senate passed a bill to help the state of Colorado address the issue of job outsourcing. Senate Bill 185, sponsored by Senator Mike Johnston (D-Denver), requir

Senator Rollie Heath Issues Report Regarding Redistricting

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

"Every vote should count, district lines should be fair and competitive"

DENVER— Today, Senator Rollie Heath (D-Boulder), co-chair of the Joint Select Committee on Redistricting, issued a report on behalf of Democrats on the committee.

The Joint

Senator Newell bill signed into law

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

DENVER— Governor John Hickenlooper signed House Bill 1181, a bill to improve Colorado’s child protection system, today. Senator Linda Newell (D–Littleton) and Representative John Kefalas (D–Fort Collins) were the sponsors of House Bill 1181. Newell and Kefalas have been continual advocates of Col

Senator Hudak bill passes first hurdle

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

DENVER— Today, a bill to improve public input in school turnaround improvement plans passed the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 80, sponsored by Senator Evie Hudak (D-Westminster), directs local school boards to seek input from the public by conducting a public meeting prior to adop