Senator Lindsey Daugherty

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The funding authorized today will:

✅ Support local food banks and pantries through Feeding Colorado
✅ Extend access to WIC nutrition benefits for women, infants, and children
✅ Help families across our state keep food on the table

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More than 600,000 Coloradans rely on SNAP to afford groceries. With benefits suspended, food banks have been doing everything possible to meet the growing need, but they can't replace $120 million in monthly federal food assistance.

This investment will help bridge the gap.

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Colorado lawmakers approve $10 million to bolster food banks as SNAP benefits dry up With 600,000 Coloradans losing benefits, one analyst describes the state aid as ‘trying to plow a field with a fork.'

This morning, the Joint Budget Committee approved Governor Polis’s emergency request to keep SNAP and WIC programs afloat during the shutdown, investing $10 million in food banks and pantries and extending nutrition assistance through November.

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Graphic titled “Statement from the Jefferson County State Legislators.” The statement appears in white text on a dark blue background bordered by lighter blue. The message condemns the hateful display of a giant swastika along I-70 near Lookout Mountain, calling it an attempt to spread fear and division. The legislators affirm that Jefferson County stands for respect, inclusion, and human dignity, and that Nazi propaganda will never define the community. They thank Jeffco Open Space Rangers, law enforcement, and community members who quickly removed the symbol, emphasizing that the community must continue to respond to hate with unity, education, and courage. The statement concludes: “Jefferson County is, and must remain, a place where all people are welcome and safe. We will not be divided by hate. We will rise stronger together.” At the bottom, the names of the Jefferson County state legislators are listed in three columns: • Majority Leader Monica Duran, Representative Tammy Story, Representative Shannon Bird, Representative Lorena Garcia • Representative Lisa Feret, Representative Sheila Lieder, Senator Jessie Danielson, Senator Chris Kolker • Representative Rebekah Stewart, Representative Brianna Titone, Senator Lindsey Daugherty, Senator Lisa Cutter.

I am horrified, disgusted, and deeply saddened by the display of a giant swastika along I-70 near Lookout Mountain this morning.

This kind of hatred has no place in Jefferson County. Please read our joint statement below.

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Support Evergreen High School Shooting by CHF on ColoradoGives.org CHF is collecting donations in response to the shooting at Evergreen High School.

In the wake of this week's tragic shooting at Evergreen High School, the Colorado Healing Fund (@cohealingfund.bsky.social) has been activated to provide immediate & long-term support to victims, families, students, and the Evergreen community:

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I am heartbroken by today's tragic shooting in Evergreen 💔. My thoughts are with the students, families, & educators whose lives are now forever changed.

Thank you to the brave first responders who acted swiftly to protect our children.

Our kids deserve to feel safe at school. We must do better.

Amid federal vaccine uncertainty, Colorado takes steps to ensure access to COVID-19 vaccines State health department and chief medical officer issue orders to expand Coloradans' access to the shots.

📣 Starting this Friday, Sept 5th, Coloradans aged 6 months and older can receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine 💉 directly at local pharmacies with no prescription required.

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Amid federal vaccine uncertainty, Colorado takes steps to insure access to COVID-19 vaccines State health department and chief medical officer issue orders to expand Coloradans' access to the shots.

Colorado's top health official has issued a public health order that expands access to COVID-19 vaccines "to reduce confusion and uncertainty."

JOINT RELEASE: Bills Introduced to Close Corporate Tax Loopholes and Protect Access to Services to Responsibly Close Budget Deficit Caused by GOP’s Corporate Tax Cuts — Colorado Senate Democrats DENVER, CO – After Republicans in Congress slashed corporate taxes when they passed the GOP budget bill, Democrats are back at the Capitol to responsibly address this crisis with a balanced approach ...

Our goal this session is simple but urgent: to shield Coloradans from the worst impacts of these cuts, protect crucial programs, and make sure our state remains strong in the face of this crisis.

Learn more about what’s at stake and how we’re working to respond here: bit.ly/SpecialSessi...

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Here’s what’s at stake:

❌ Nearly 200,000 Coloradans could lose Medicaid coverage
❌ 600,000+ people could see their food assistance reduced or cut off
❌ Education funding, services for people with disabilities, and property tax relief for seniors are all at risk

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How Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ left a hole in Colorado’s budget – and how lawmakers might address it President Trump’s so-called “big beautiful bill” created some unintended consequences for Colorado: It changed how much revenue state lawmakers can expect in the year ahead, and created a $750 million...

This crisis is the direct result of a federal law that handed massive tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy while pulling funding from states like ours (bit.ly/3UHRszH).

Unless we act, that hole in the budget will mean devastating cuts to health care, food assistance, public safety, and more.

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Blue graphic with white text that reads “We’re coming back for a special session to clean up Washington’s mess” with a yellow line underlining “Clean up Washington’s mess”. Underneath in white text reads “Here’s what we’ll be working on” with a yellow arrow pointing to the right. The Colorado Senate Democrats' and Colorado House Democrats’ logos in white are in the top right corner.

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Today marks the start of a special legislative session at the Colorado Capitol.

We’ve been called back because of the devastating effects of President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” which created a $1.2 billion shortfall in our state budget 💰.

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Senator Lindsey Daugherty stands with three members of the McAir Aviation team in front of a small training aircraft at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport. The group is smiling and posed together outdoors on the tarmac.

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With our country facing a nationwide pilot shortage, their dedication to training the next generation of aviators is *incredibly* important.

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These conversations are invaluable as we prepare for the upcoming special legislative session and work to address the challenges facing our local economy.

Thank you to everyone who shared your thoughts and insights!

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Senator Lindsey Daugherty sits with community members around a conference table at the Greater Arvada Chamber’s Impression of Session 2025 event. Attendees are engaged in discussion, with notes, laptops, and coffee cups on the table. A screen in the background reads ‘Questions and comments.’

Last Thursday, I had the privilege of attending the Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce's "Impression of Session: 2025 Legislative Review & Business Impact" event to discuss the bills we passed this year and what they will mean for Arvada businesses.

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JOINT RELEASE: GOP’s Federal Budget Blows Billion Dollar Hole in State Budget, Slashes Medicaid and Raises Costs for Coloradans — Colorado Senate Democrats State departments detail newly updated impacts of the federal budget bill passed by the GOP-led Congress, including increases in health care and energy costs for Coloradans and cuts to Medicaid and SN...

This is NOT fiscal responsibility.

It’s a reckless transfer of wealth to the ultra-wealthy at the expense of Colorado’s families, seniors, children, and veterans.

🔗 Get details from @cohousedem.bsky.social & @cosendem.bsky.social here: www.senatedems.co/newsroom/joi...

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Map outline of Colorado with percentage increases in insurance premiums shown across regions: 38%, 25%, 33%, and 30%. Headline reads 'Unaffordable Insurance Premium Increases Across Colorado.' Bottom text: 'Costing Coloradans $1,000 – $5,000 more per year.' Logos of Colorado Senate Democrats and Colorado House Democrats included.

Headline: 'GOP Cuts to Reinsurance = 28% Health Care Premium Increases.' Bar graph shows annual premium increases for 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, with a sharp rise to 28% in 2026. Source: Colorado Division of Insurance. Logos of Colorado Senate Democrats and Colorado House Democrats included.

❌ Nearly 200,000 Coloradans could lose their Medicaid coverage

❌ More than 600,000 Coloradans who rely on food assistance (SNAP) could see their benefits reduced or cut entirely

❌ Education funding, services for kids with disabilities, and tax relief for seniors are all at risk

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Graphic with headline '$1.2 Billion Budget Hole.' Orange box lists impacts: 'No TABOR Refunds, No Tax Credits for Working Families, Cuts to Health Care, Food Assistance, Financial Support for Seniors & Other Core Services.' Side text shows 'Before GOP Budget' and 'After GOP Budget' connected by a bracket, emphasizing budget cuts. Includes Colorado Senate and House Democrats logos.

Headline: '$914 million under the TABOR cap.' Text explains: 'GOP Budget means the state will fall $914 million under the TABOR cap.' Listed impacts: 'No TABOR Refunds, No Tax Credits for Working Families, Cuts to Health Care, Food Assistance, Financial Support for Seniors & Other Core Services.' Colorado Senate and House Democrats logos included.

H.R. 1, Trump's federal bill recently passed with support from Congressional Republicans, including Colorado Reps. Boebert, Evans, Hurd, and Crank, will create a $1.2 BILLION shortfall in Colorado’s state budget.

This will mean real pain for real families.

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Graphic with red background and headline 'Dramatic Decrease in Federal $$$.' Text reads: 'The GOP budget slashes funding for Medicaid, SNAP and key programs causing a budget HOLE in Colorado of roughly $1.2 billion.' The '$1.2B' is illustrated with ransom-style lettering. Footer reads 'Source: Office of State Planning and Budgeting' with Colorado Senate and House Democrats logos.

Bar graph comparing state funding before and after the GOP budget. Funding drops from around $18 billion to just under $17 billion, showing a $1.2 billion budget hole. Headline: 'Coloradans Can’t Afford GOP Budget Cuts & Increased Costs.' Text lists impacts: 'No TABOR Refunds, No Tax Credits for Working Families, Cuts to Health Care, Food Assistance & Other Core Services.' Colorado Senate and House Democrats logos included.

Legislators returned to the Capitol this week to hear presentations from state agencies, healthcare providers, food assistance advocates, & climate experts about the devastating impact President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” will have on Colorado.

What we heard is deeply troubling.

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Thank you to Healthier Colorado for this recognition and for the work you do every day to support the health and well-being of all Coloradans!

View the full scorecard, which highlights this year’s most impactful health care bills and how every legislator voted, here: bit.ly/HealthierCO2025

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This year, I supported bills to expand access to mental health care, help keep safety net clinics open, and ensure that families can get the preventative care they need.

I’ll keep working to make our health care system more affordable, equitable, and responsive to the needs of real people.

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Graphic announcing Senator Lindsey Daugherty as the 2nd Place Healthy Communities Award Winner from Healthier Colorado. The background is a gradient of teal and green with a faint mountain silhouette. Senator Daugherty is pictured on the right, smiling with arms crossed, wearing a red blazer and black top. The Healthier Colorado logo is in the bottom left corner.

I'm honored to be recognized by Healthier Colorado as a Healthy Communities Award Winner 🏆 for my work this session!

I’m proud to have earned a 100% pro-health voting record ✅ for supporting affordable care, stronger behavioral health coverage, and healthier communities across CO.

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While we can't control what happens in Washington, we can take meaningful steps here in Colorado to prepare for the fallout. HB25-1027 keeps us one step ahead of unpredictable federal decisions.

🔗 Learn more about HB25-1027: leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1...

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That's why we added a key amendment permitting Colorado to rely on trusted medical organizations 🏥, not just the federal government, when making vaccine policy.

In times like this, it’s crucial that public health decisions be rooted in evidence, expertise, & science 🧬, NOT political agendas.

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Thank you to @9news.bsky.social 🎙️ for covering our work to protect CO from harmful federal actions.

RFK Jr. removing *every* member of the CDC's vaccine advisory panel is exactly what physicians warned us might happen when we were crafting HB25-1027.

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Thank you to my colleagues who helped pass this critical bill! Sometimes the most crucial work we do is the work that prepares us for challenges we hope never to face, because when those challenges arrive, we're ready.

🔗 Learn more about HB25-1027: leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1...

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Our bill helped safeguard CO by:


✅ Putting emergency decisions in hands of state health experts
✅ Eliminating outdated committees vulnerable to politics
✅ Requiring regular updates to emergency response plans
✅ Aligning vaccine policy with multiple trusted medical groups

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