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A bill that supports older Coloradans in the workforce took a big step forward today when HB26-1010 passed the Colorado House. Thank you to sponsors Rep. Jenny Willford and Rep. Jamie Jackson, and Sen. Jessie Danielson. On to the Senate! bellpolicy.org/wp-content/u... #copolitics #coleg

The Protect Colorado's Future coalition has been approved to collect signatures to get a graduated income tax question on the November ballot! Bell President & CEO #ChrisdeGruyKennedy — a coalition co-chair — updates you on this step forward. To volunteer or donate, visit protectcoloradosfuture.com

Kamala Harris: When this guy is talking about the economy is roaring…

Who’s it roaring for when you put a $1 trillion cut to Medicaid? You know what Medicaid funds? Families with children, pregnant women, seniors, people with disabilities. Meanwhile, a $1 trillion tax cut for the richest people

New data center in north Denver sparks calls for accountability from concerned neighbors The under-construction CoreSite data center sits across the street from a park, a new affordable housing apartment building and a community health clinic.

This data center is going into the middle of historic north Denver neighborhoods, and will use the power of up to 82,500 homes. Folks have every right to be upset. www.denverpost.com/2026/02/23/d...

Proposed tax breaks for data centers would increase taxes for poor Coloradans, analysts say Sponsors of industry-backed data center bill say they are amending it in ways that will change the fiscal projections

Tax breaks for data centers over those supporting the poorest Coloradans? What's wrong with this picture? coloradosun.com/2026/02/23/p...

Coerced Colorado prison labor amounts to involuntary servitude, judge rules The state’s prisons unconstitutionally coerced prison labor by levying severe punishments — including solitary confinement — against prisoners who refused to work, Denver District Court Judge Sarah…

Coerced Colorado prison labor amounts to involuntary servitude, judge rules trib.al/tLUJ88Z

Want to know what's up these days with school vouchers in Colorado? Joshua Mantell, Director of Government Affairs for the #BellPolicy Center, gives you a quick synopsis of the piece he recently wrote. Check it out. bellpolicy.org/in-the-know-...

BREAKING: 47 Senators just blocked a measure that would have provided billions more dollars of no-strings-attached funding for ICE and Border Patrol to continue their violence and abuse.

While we applaud these Senators for taking action, the fight continues.

The #BellPolicy Center is at the Capitol, fighting for Coloradans. Policy and Research Director Andrea Kuwik tells you a little about her priorities this session. bit.ly/4bNHoPw bit.ly/4tqYIQw #coleg

We believe there are few investigations that deserve more sunlight and public scrutiny than this one, in which two masked agents fired 10 shots at Alex Pretti as he lay on the ground after being pepper-sprayed.

Read our full story: https://propub.li/4qUNfXH

Protect Colorado's Future is looking for a field director for our 2026 ballot question. Interested? We'd love to hear from you. protectcoloradosfuture.com/about/

'Shrek' check: 'Rally more, protest less,' suggests former Parker mayor 'There is this major lack of empathy out there right now,' says the bearded Mike Waid, who plays three roles in controversial Parker musical

We can think of a few things worth celebrating. And when they happen, you can bet our RLS #bellpolicy selves will be out there doing the happy rally dance.

www.coloradopolitics.com/2026/01/29/s...

Older Coloradans are a growing part of our workforce, but unfortunately their needs are often overlooked by systems and policies. The Bell has worked with advocates, Colorado Reps. Jenny Willford and Jamie Jackson, and @jessiedanielson.co to create a bill to better support them. bit.ly/3ObTnw9

"This is moral injury that we're living through. They still have an active federal investigation into the wife of Renee Good. And that is demented shit right there." - @governorwalz.mn.gov

Watch his full conversation with @timmiller.bsky.social on today's Bulwark Podcast.

Colorado needs a graduated income tax because we can’t rely on Washington anymore (Opinion) Colorado cannot remain dependent on the federal government to support the child care needs of Colorado families.

Colorado cannot count on a dysfunctional and cruel federal government for funding for critical services like child care. Terrific op-ed by @cspc.bsky.social over the weekend in the @denverpost.com #copolitics www.denverpost.com/2026/01/26/g...

For third time, state board approves ballot title for progressive income tax | The Sum and Substance The measure would upend Colorado's flat 4.41% income tax rate for a system that ranges from 3.75% to 9.5%, depending on income level.

Graduated income tax gets closer to the 2026 ballot. #copolitics

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The 15 richest people in America saw their collective wealth jump nearly $1 trillion during Trump's year back in office.

Many of them were standing alongside Trump at his inauguration one year ago today.

How are you doing?

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life fighting for equity and justice. He taught us that even in the face of intimidation and discrimination, we must never stop working towards a better future – a lesson that feels especially relevant today.

This is how ICE detains Oglala Sioux, people who are native to America. It has never been about immigration or crime.
Several members of the Oglala Tribe are still missing.

U.S. billionaires got an astounding $1.5 TRILLION richer in the first year of Trump's second term.

Remember — this is happening as they get even more tax cuts in exchange for the social safety net being cut for everyone else.

"New Golden Age" for who?

In The Know: The Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) Child care is unaffordable for many Colorado families. The Colorado Child Care Assistance Program is there to help.

Want to know a little bit more about the child care programs at risk because of the Trump administration freeze on funding? Read our primer the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program or CCCAP. bellpolicy.org/colorado-chi...

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

Big crowd in-person and online for legislative preview event hosted by @bellpolicy.bsky.social @cohealthaccess.bsky.social @coloradofiscal.bsky.social @copolicy.bsky.social

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

Andrea Kuwik & Josh Mantell list @bellpolicy.bsky.social priorities: countering Budget cuts & high cost lending products #coleg

Thank you to the large and enthusiastic crowd in-person and online for our legislative preview event that we put on with three fabulous nonprofit partners. There’s no shortage of energy!! #copolitics

As ICE terrorizes communities, remember that some of Trump's biggest supporters are private prison corporations making bank off his deportation agenda.

Trump has unleashed billions of dollars worth of funding for these companies while offering them "no-bid" contracts.

Cashing in on cruelty.

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...

Can ICE officers use RTD transit for free? Yes. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers can use RTD transit for free under a policy that waives fares for all law enforcement.

ICE gets to ride RTD transit for free. In Colorado. In Denver. What the hell? coloradosun.com/2026/01/09/i...