Colorado Center on Law and Policy

Advocacy at Every Stage: 2026 Legislative Preview and Legislative Advocacy Training - CCLP Part 1 of Advocacy at Every Stage from the Capitol to the Ballot, a four-part advocacy series on engaging across the policy process.

Check out our new 4-part advocacy series on engaging across the policy process, Advocacy at Every Stage from the Capitol to the Ballot with @coloradofiscal.bsky.social @hungerfree.bsky.social & @9to5colorado.bsky.social. Register for Part 1 today! copolicy.org/event/advoca...

Heads Up February 2026 Email from Colorado Center on Law and Policy Protect Colorado's Future, ROBIN Alerts, Press Release on Graduated Income Tax Ballot Measure, and more!   February 2026 issue includes: CCLP statement on

Heads Up February 2026 is out now! Check out the latest from CCLP including our statement on federal actions in Minnesota, Protect Colorado's Future coalition and ballot measure press release, legislative updates, and so much more. Read our newsletter today:
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CCLP testifies in support of the Worker Protection Act - CCLP Chris Nelson provided testimony in support of House Bill 26-1005, Worker Protection Collective Bargaining.

Chris Nelson provided testimony in support of House Bill 26-1005, Worker Protection Collective Bargaining, also known as the Worker Protection Act. CCLP is in strong support of HB26-1005. Read the testimony here: copolicy.org/news/cclp-te...

Milena Tayah, Policy Advocate at CCLP, provided oral comments and recommendations to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Commissioner Panel on Tuesday, February 2, 2026. Read her full testimony here: copolicy.org/news/cclp-te...

CCLP statement on federal actions in Minnesota - CCLP Our mission requires us to speak up whenever government power is used in ways that violate constitutional protections and endanger communities.

Our mission requires us to speak up whenever government power is used in ways that violate constitutional protections and endanger communities.

We insist upon the preservation of the rights of every Coloradan, full stop.

Read our full statement here: copolicy.org/news/cclp-st...

Protect CO’s Future is looking for a passionate & experienced Field Director to lead statewide efforts for our 2026 ballot campaign. This is a key leadership role focused on coalition-building, grassroots mobilization, & volunteer coordination. Apply here: protectcoloradosfuture.com/about/

CCLP is happy to support Colorado Freedom Fund's Municipal Court Convening on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 4:00–5:30pm. We hope you’ll join us, along with Representative Javier Mabrey and newly elected Westminster City Council Member Jack Johnson. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Heads Up January 2026 Email from Colorado Center on Law and Policy 2026 Legislative preview recordings, our 2026 legislative priority platform, recommendations regarding work requirements, and more!   January 2026 issue in

The fight for justice feels daunting and heavy, and it is. We see it in our work at CCLP, in the news, and in our own lives. Our hearts are hurting for our neighbors and communities, near and far. Read more in CCLP's Heads Up January 2026 newsletter: myemail.constantcontact.com/Heads-Up-Jan...

What a fantastic evening among our community sharing legislative priorities for the upcoming 2026 session!

Priorities for @copolicy.bsky.social include State sponsored legislation around county administration of public benefits programs & implementation .

Networking before the Legislative Preview by @copolicy.bsky.social @coloradofiscal.bsky.social @bellpolicy.bsky.social & Colo Consumer Health Initiative #coleg

2026 Legislative Preview - CCLP Preview event hosted by CCLP, CCHI, CFI, and The Bell, where each organization will present their policy goals for the legislative session.

Join us on Monday, January 12th from 4-6pm for our 2026 Legislative Preview with @coloradofiscal.bsky.social @cohealthaccess.bsky.social and @bellpolicy.bsky.social! Register to learn about our priorities for the upcoming legislative session. copolicy.org/event/2026-l...

This is poised to crush our limited supply of child care centers who operate on tiny margins,add further burden on our state budget-already challenged to absorb other costs shifted onto it by federal HR1. Most of all it jeopardizes services to our more economically fragile families. #TANF #childcare

Colorado child care centers, counties scramble as feds say they are freezing funds for poorest families State officials received notice Tuesday night that the feds were freezing funding for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and other programs

This is cruel, absurd, and illegal. Don't let deception tempt you to think otherwise. coloradosun.com/2026/01/07/c...

Lydia McCoy of @copolicy.bsky.social gives a fresh take on Colorado’s budget problems. #coleg

2026 Legislative Preview - CCLP Preview event hosted by CCLP, CCHI, CFI, and The Bell, where each organization will present their policy goals for the legislative session.

Colorado's 2026 legislative session is coming up quickly! Stay in the know with CCLP, CCHI, CFI, & The Bell's legislative priorities for the year at our 2026 Legislative Preview on January 12 from 4-6pm, online or in person at the Colorado Health Capitol. Register today!
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Opinion: TABOR is the real drag on Colorado’s budget woes, not Medicaid Medicaid is not a burden. To address Colorado’s budget crisis, we must shift our focus to the real culprit behind our budget issues.

Medicaid is a commitment we’ve made to one another, not a burden. To address Colorado’s budget crisis, we must shift our focus to the real culprit behind our budget issues. coloradosun.com/2025/12/18/o...

If you read just one piece of Colorado news today, make it this terrific opinion column by @copolicy.bsky.social's Lydia McCoy. She nails it. #copolitics coloradosun.com/2025/12/18/o...

Opinion: TABOR is the real drag on Colorado’s budget woes, not Medicaid Medicaid is not a burden. To address Colorado’s budget crisis, we must shift our focus to the real culprit behind our budget issues.

@copolicy.bsky.social CEO Lydia McCoy explains how TABOR is the real drag on Colorado.

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Reform the Colorado Benefits Management System - CCLP A fact sheet on the reform needed to the Colorado Benefits Management System, the technology platform for various public benefits.

CCLP created a fact sheet focusing on the most recent & current contract Deloitte has with Colorado as the operating technology platform for the Colorado Benefits Management System. The purpose is to ensure policy decision makers are aware of the necessary reform needed. copolicy.org/resource/ref...

Thanks to Katie Wallat of @copolicy.bsky.social for a mini training-30 min-on how orgs can impact proposed state rule-making for HR1 #OBBBA for our CO working group on new work requirements

Hey you! Don't forget to donate today before the end of Colorado Gives Day and join us in advancing the rights of every Coloradan! We advocate to remove barriers that prevent Coloradans from meeting their basic needs and becoming self sufficient. Donate today! www.coloradogives.org/organization...

Colorado Gives Day is today! Every gift matters, and together we will combat poverty and foster economic equity in Colorado. CCLP is dedicated to supporting long-term, sustainable upward mobility for our communities, beyond meeting basic needs. Donate today! www.coloradogives.org/organization...

A Colorado Gives Day special!

Gifts today over $100 will receive a surprise custom CCLP swag item, including buttons made by our very own Bethany Pray! Donate today! www.coloradogives.org/organization...

Tomorrow is Colorado Gives Day! It's your chance to make a lasting difference in our community. We need your support now more than every to help us advance the rights of every Coloradan. Donate today! www.coloradogives.org/organization...

Colorado Champions Awards 2025 Photos from our event at SKYLIGHT.

On November 20th, CCLP spent an evening in community with friends and partners to honor our Colorado Champions! Photos of the event are available now! flic.kr/s/aHBqjCCpUN

Dee Daniels Scriven, Director of the Office of New Americans honored by @copolicy.bsky.social as Government Partner of the Year

Legislator of the year -Rep Jennifer Bacon honored by @copolicy.bsky.social #coleg

Hamming it up with fundraising game: @copolicy.bsky.social ‘s Annie Martínez and Kesi Relyea

Tonight: @copolicy.bsky.social honors Towards Justice for their advocacy & legal work on behalf of workers.