Colorado’s General Assembly Session Starts This Week!
Colorado’s General Assembly session starts on Wednesday, January 14th. The issues that I consistently hear about concern the cost of living and public safety. During the bipartisan Business Roundtable at AMG National Bank last week, we discussed the growing challenges facing Colorado businesses. Excessive regulations continue to drive up costs. We must reduce the regulatory burdens and open our energy resources so trade unions and businesses can help grow our economy. We also need a strong secondary education and workforce pathways to support economic growth.
Healthcare is another major priority. I had a great discussion and tour at a UCHealth Primary Care facility where we saw firsthand how collaboration between physicians and pharmacists is improving patient outcomes while lowering costs. Dr. Sara Wettergreen shared that “wherever healthcare is delivered, pharmacy plays a role, yet it is often overlooked”. Their focus is on delivering high quality care while keeping healthcare affordable.
I also spoke at the bipartisan Student Veterans Conference in Colorado Springs. It was an inspiring event where I met veterans who are pursuing higher education after their service. Our workforce will greatly benefit from veterans who bring their discipline, leadership, and teamwork experience into new careers. Truly incredible people.
A great business and employer here in Parker is Republic Services. I visited their state-of-the-art facility to see the advancements made through innovation and strong community support. Their use of electric trash and recycling trucks has created new job opportunities in Parker. Employees spoke about a close-knit work environment, strong teamwork, and a healthy work life balance.
A very impactful event was with Blue Rising that brought legislators together to discuss pressing issues impacting Colorado’s youth, including marijuana, artificial intelligence, social media, and more. We heard directly from students and parents who shared tragic and sobering real-life experiences. We must help guide these kids through the dangers of online predators that target them for human trafficking, drugs, and suicide. These crimes and attacks on our youth are appalling. They must be reported and prosecuted.
Bipartisan Student Veterans Conference in Colorado Springs. Student Veterans of America is such a wonderful organization, and it was a pleasure to spend the evening with them.
Republic Services electric trash and recycling trucks coming to a neighborhood near you soon!
Bipartisan Business Roundtable at AMG National Bank. This session, I will focus on fighting against excessive regulations that are killing our State and small businesses.