August Update:
Policy & Education
August has arrived and the start of school is only weeks away. Parents and kids are looking at their work schedules and classes. I am extremely proud of the bi-partisan bill HB25-1192, Financial Literacy. This was a huge request from students, parents, and businesses that kids learn the practicalities of financial literacy. Fall sports will start and summer vacations will end for this season. Families and businesses will plan their budgets as they adjust for the seasonal shift in workforce as kids return to school.
Legislature & The Budget Crisis
Meanwhile, at the Colorado State Capitol, there is gnashing of teeth as the overspending and failure to properly budget is causing another fiscal crisis. (Click here for research & data regarding the State Budget by Common Sense Institute). Bottom line is the government has approximately a $1.2 billion dollar shortfall and the Governor is once again considering calling another special session. Sadly, it is the everyday citizen and taxpayer that is suffering from the gross negligence and mismanagement of the Colorado State budget and services.
Local HD44 Update
In and around Parker this summer we had numerous events. We started out with the first full year of the Parker Wine Walks since I introduced HB24-1156, Wine Walks are coming back! — Anthony Hartsook to reinstate the Wine Walks for the community and small businesses. We also had two major ribbon cutting ceremonies in Parker, Northrup Grumann, and the new Kaiser Permanente clinic.
Getting to connect with all of you is the best part of the job. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, your stories, and your experiences with me. I look forward to the fall, and ways we can build a stronger Colorado for all of us.
My office is here to listen, serve, and keep you informed as we work to make Colorado stronger.
The Parker Wine Walk! This is one of my favorite local traditions. I’m proud to be the “Wine Walk Representative” after introducing HB24-1156. This is a fantastic monthly event that supports small businesses.
During July’s Wine Walk we were able to visit Colorado Key Real Estate, Mainstreet Chiropractic, Moving Memories Media, Colorado Accounting Solutions, Poor Richards Book Shoppe, and Nest Shop.
The opening of the new Kaiser Permanente clinic on July 8th. This new state-of-the-art facility brings expanded healthcare coverage and treatment as our community continues to grow.
Click here to watch a video of the ceremony and a tour of the facility.
Another facility in Parker that is helping kids and families with early intervention for autism is Behavioral Innovations. I had a tour of the facility on July 15th. Watching professional therapists work with kids was amazing. They truly have a gift from God to help these kids and families.
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