Press Releases
FAMLI Task Force Study and Expert Reports Lay Out Roadmap To Strong Family Leave Policy for Colorado
For Immediate Release December 18, 2019 Contact: Olga Robak (303.229.9447) or Debra Brown, Good Business Colorado (720-917-4900) FAMLI Task Force Study and Expert Reports Lay Out Roadmap To Strong Family Leave Policy for Colorado Final Actuarial Study Shows Increased Fund Balance and High Level of Solvency for Publicly Accountable Insurance Program Denver, CO – Yesterday’s …
Proposition CC Came Up Short – People of Faith Look Ahead to 2020
Press Release For Immediate Release: November 6, 2019 Contact: Caitlin Rice, 720-908-0521, [email protected] At a time when Colorado’s education funding is among the lowest in the country and many of our roads and bridges are in poor condition, Proposition CC would have been a much-needed step forward to address our state’s fiscal challenges. While this …
Together Colorado Is Not Affiliated With Together Denver. Together Colorado Has Not Taken a Position on Initiative 300
Press Release For Immediate Release: April 5, 2019 Contact: Caitlin Rice, 720-908-0521, [email protected] Together Colorado is not affiliated with Together Denver, the organization opposing Initiative 300 on Denver’s May ballot. Since our members do not currently organize around issues dealing with homelessness, we have not taken a position on Initiative 300. Any advertisements opposing Initiative …
Together Colorado Condemns Racially-Motivated Hate Incident at Amendment A Campaign Co-Chair’s Home
For Immediate Release November 5, 2018 Contact: Kamau Allen, [email protected], 720.937.3453 As a faith-driven organization, we are called to reconciliation and healing, and it is thus particularly painful when confronted with the kind of hate that is behind today's incident of burned Amendment A door hangers left at the home of one of our African …
Standing Up for God’s Children: Examining the DPS School to Prison Pipeline
On June 13, Together Colorado leaders with the Loyola Social Justice Ministry held a public action to examine the school to prison pipeline. Thank you to all attendees for showing support for Denver Public School students. We truly need to put our faith into action and stop the school to prison pipeline crisis. Every student …
Governor Hickenlooper Signs SB18-108 Into Law, Driving Forward Access for All Coloradans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2018 Contact: Laura Peniche, [email protected], (303) 999-1336 Ana Rodriguez, [email protected], (720) 722-4272 Cristian Solano-Córdova, [email protected], (720) 434-4632 DENVER, CO - This morning Governor Hickenlooper signed SB 18-108 into law, a common sense proposal that passed the Colorado State Legislature with strong bipartisan support. The I Drive Colorado campaign, organizations and …
As groups reflect on the 2018 legislative session and look ahead to 2019, middle class economic security takes center-stage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Felicia Griffin, Executive Director, United for a New Economy (UNE) - [email protected] - 720-626-5746 Following the end of Colorado’s 2018 legislative session, organizations representing a diverse range of communities across the state launched a new initiative highlighting successes and next steps for a number of key initiatives aimed at boosting prosperity for hard-working Coloradans. …
Statewide Coalition Claims Victory after Bipartisan Bill Passes House and Senate to Improve SB251 Licenses
Press Release April 18, 2018 Contact: Ana Rodriguez, [email protected], (720) 722-4272 Celesté Martinez, [email protected], (303)-968-6580 Cristian Solano-Córdova, [email protected], (720) 434-4632 Denver, CO - The Colorado House of Representatives passed the Eligibility Colorado Road and Community Safety Act (SB-18-108) in a vote of 38-24, clearing the road for the bill to park on Governor John Hickenlooper’s desk …
Press Release: Rene Lima-Marin is Free!
Press Release Contact: Celesté Martinez, [email protected], 303-968-6580 For Immediate Release: March 26, 2018 Rene Lima-Marin is FREE Denver, CO – Together Colorado would like to express support for a major victory by announcing that Rene Lima-Marin was released from the GEO Detention Center of Aurora on March 26, 2018. Together Colorado has worked closely with …
Press Release: SB18-108 Passes Colorado State Senate 25-10
Press Release March 23, 2018 Contact: Ana Rodriguez, [email protected], (720)722-4272 Celesté Martinez, [email protected], (303)-968-6580 Cristian Solano-Córdova, [email protected], (720) 434-4632 SB18-108 PASSES COLORADO STATE SENATE 25-10 DENVER, CO - SB18-108 passed the Colorado State Senate today 25-10 with strong bipartisan support. This legislation seeks to clarify eligibility for the state’s SB251 driver’s license program for Coloradan …