Lukens: Delivering results for the Western Slope

Colorado Democrats cite efforts to protect freedoms, core services as 2025 legislative wins

Colorado House Speaker Julie McCluskie laughs while overseeing House floor work on the last day of the 2025 legislative session on May 7, 2025 at the Colorado Capitol. (Lindsey Toomer/Colorado Newsline)Colorado Democratic lawmakers on Thursday touted their successes during the 2025 state legislative session, which ended Wednesday, but they warned of a need to come back to the Capitol for a special lawmaking term if Congress passes a federal spen…

Colorado Democrats, governor tout passing bills toward 'more affordable, safer, stronger Colorado'

Democratic leaders from the Colorado House and Senate joined Gov. Jared Polis in Denver on Thursday afternoon to tout what they see as their biggest successes of the 2025 legislative session.

Lukens: Delivering results for the Western Slope

As the 2025 legislative session comes to a close, I am proud to report that we have made significant strides in addressing the needs of our Western Slope communities. From enhancing education to improving health care access, increasing affordability, and protecting our natural resources, your input has guided our work at the Capitol and focused on practical solutions that make a difference in Eagle, Moffat, Rio Blanco, and Routt counties.  Inves…