Colorado Center on Law and Policy

06/01/2026

Charles Brennan provided testimony in support of House Bill 26-1221, Tax Expenditure Adjustments. The bill would have scaled back two corporate tax breaks to go to a new tax credit to help families with kids.

It was one of four bills a part of Colorado Fiscal Institute's fiscal policy package, and one of CCLP’s priorities. Unfortunately, the bill was postponed indefinitely.

Read Charlie's testimony here:

Charles Brennan provided testimony in support of HB26-1221, which would have scaled back two corporate tax breaks to go to a new tax credit to help families with kids.

05/27/2026

Join advocates, community members, and health justice leaders for the Care is Critical Rally & Candlelight Vigil, part of the national Seven Days in June week of action calling for health to be treated as a fundamental governing priority.

Together, we will send a clear message: care is critical, health is primary, and our communities must not be left behind.

You can find more information about the national week of action here at www.sevendaysinjune.org

05/27/2026

"Colorado is experiencing a crisis of artificial scarcity. Our needs are growing. Costs are rising. But our ability to invest in those needs is locked behind the constraints of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, or TABOR."

Read the Guest Opinion written by Lydia McCoy, CEO of CCLP, and Kathy White, Executive Director of Colorado Fiscal Institute here:

By Kathy White and Lydia McCoy Colorado is a wealthy state. It may be hard to believe right now because so many of us are feeling the strain. Costs are high. Many families are struggling to keep up. There is a growing sense of uncertainty about where the economy is headed. But zoom out, and […]

05/18/2026

CCLP invites you to join us for our Colorado Champions Awards! Registration is now open for our signature event of honoring those who advance the rights of every Coloradan!

Register by June 30 with EARLYBIRD for $15 off your ticket!

CCLP's Colorado Champions Awards is back to celebrate individuals and organizations advancing justice and opportunity for all Coloradans.

05/12/2026

On Thursday, Katherine Wallat, Legal Director at CCLP, provided testimony against House Bill 26-1327, Large Employer Worker Health-Care Support.

The bill aimed to address the problem of large corporations relying on the state to provide health insurance by paying their workers low enough wages to enroll in Medicaid. However, it would have targeted employers based on their employee Medicaid enrollment, making these workers a financial liability.

CCLP agrees corporations should pay their fair share, but ultimately opposed the bill because of the harm it could cause workers perceived to use Medicaid due to their age, disability, or income level.

Read her testimony here:

Katherine Wallat provided testimony against House Bill 26-1327, Large Employer Worker Health-Care Support.

05/12/2026

Tell Governor Jared Polis and Gubernatorial candidates Senate Michael Bennet and Attorney General Phil Weiser they need to fight back against Donald Trump and corporate billionaires and stand with working people by supporting the Worker Protection Act! Take action with Colorado AFL-CIO here:

The Worker Protection Act eliminates Colorado's second election when forming a union. Governor Jared Polis, Senator Michael Bennet and Attorney General Weiser need to stand strong for workers.

05/11/2026

Our Heads Up May 2026 newsletter is out now! Protect Colorado's Future and how to get involved, CCLP Day of Action, Partners in Progress registration now open, legislative testimony at the Capitol, and more! Check it out today:

Email from Colorado Center on Law and Policy CCLP Day of Action, registration for Partners in Progress is open, save the date for Colorado Champions awards, and check out the various legislative updat

05/05/2026

On Monday, May 4, 2026, Annie Martínez provided testimony in strong support of Senate Bill 26-176, State Remedies for Constitutional Rights Violation.

The bill would have allowed Coloradans to hold federal actors accountable in constitutional rights violations. Unfortunately, the bill was postponed indefinitely.

Read Annie's full testimony here:

Annie Martínez provided testimony in strong support of Senate Bill 26-176, which would have allowed Coloradans to hold federal actors accountable in constitutional rights violations.

05/04/2026

Join Center for Health Progress for their Sick of Our System: A rally against medical debt!

Last month, legislators killed the "Medical Debt Protection Act" or HB26-1267, siding with hospital lobbyists instead of the people. This bill would have protected thousands of Coloradans from the most abusive collections actions for medical debt.

Where: West Steps of the Colorado Capitol
When: Friday, May 8th from 11:30AM-1PM

Register here: https://secure.everyaction.com/UkBOap-Hv0O8EY_xu7diCw2

05/04/2026

Chaer Robert provided testimony on behalf of Skills2Compete Colorado on House Bill 26-1010, Older Adult Support & Representation in the Workforce, which would increase participation, representation, and support for older adults in the workforce, beginning at 55 years of age.

Read her testimony here:

Chaer Robert provided testimony on behalf of Skills2Compete Colorado on HB26-1010, which would increase support for older adults in the workforce.