The Children's Campaign’s mid-session update

We are now more than halfway through the 2023 legislative session! With only a few weeks remaining, the Children's Campaign is working hard to ensure that our policy priorities make their way to the governor’s desk. We continue to push for the renewal of the Child Care Contribution Tax Credit, increased access to the judicial system for evictions proceedings, equitable changes to our school finance formula, and expanded coverage for people enrolled in our public health insurance programs. This year’s Long Bill, which lays out the state’s budget, has  been introduced, and we are hopeful that our advocacy in support of increased funding for Colorado's Family Planning Program will be successful.  

Riley Kitts, our Sr. Director of Policy and Government Affairs, returns to The West Steps this week for a mid-session update. Riley provides an overview of where the Children’s Campaign priority bills are in their journey through the legislature. He also describes some of the political dynamics at the state Capitol. With so many new legislators in our state’s  General Assembly this year, it has been a critical period of relationship- building for the Children’s Campaign as we work to get our priorities across the finish line. We are eager to accomplish as much as we can for kids and families in Colorado with the time we have left! 

Resources 

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• Contact Riley to learn more! [Email Riley]