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Brand new Colorado resident as of two weeks ago, and I'm already proud of something my government is doing! What a difference from Texas, this'll take some getting used to!
Welcome to CO. You’re in for quite a change from TX. This state is freaking great and people are from everywhere but CO, lol.
You're not kidding - first state to pass right to repair laws for farmers is pretty huge, given the lobbying weight John Deere likes to throw around. First state to take a stand for the Constitution, apparently. And that's just two of the reasons to be proud of Colorado, the OP is yet another in a growing string!
And the economy isn’t in shambles. It’s pretty resilient to the USs ups and downs.
I can't even imagine. Welcome to CO.
If this pleases you, then know the Colorado General Assembly is now in session! It is a part time legislature. So act now.
Register to vote and learn about who your rep is.
It is very easy to sign up to testify in support of or against bills “Remotely via Zoom” on the below link.
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2024A/commsumm.nsf/signIn.xsp
It’s really important to support good bills, like loan repayment programs for mental health workers, universal healthcare reforms, and increasing housing equity. And it’s just as vital to stand against bills like income tax cuts (like in Texas), which runs against how Colorado finances work, and only benefit the wealthy. And bills seeking to take away voting rights, or curtail mail ballots.
Colorado lawmaking is wild. It’s the first time democrats have had a majority in several ways, but it is also a microcosm for the political/culture war bs that plagues the nation.
Positive social change is a lunch pail job, day in and day out.
Moved here from Florida a couple of months ago. Wait until you get the election ballot in the mail and voting is now the easiest thing ever. It’s just nice to be in a state where they actually want you to vote.
See my comment above yours for how to support good bills by testifying remotely.
There are those working to take voting rights away in Colorado.