God, Family, Country. Colorado State Represenataive House District 47. The opinions shared here are my own and not that of the CO House Minority.
Trinidad, CO
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Our hearts are with the families of the firefighters who lost their lives responding to the Snyder-Mesa Fire. We continue to pray for their loved ones and for the first responders still working tirelessly to battle these fires.
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Just 15 years or so ago, a Democrat being called a socialist was akin to calling them a slur. They rejected the title as a pejorative and denied having any socialist beliefs.
Today, more Democratic candidates actively seek and celebrate endorsements from the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). The DSA openly advocates for a state takeover of private industries, defunding the police and abolishing core elements of the carceral system, heavy price controls and regulations, and sharply higher taxes.
The Democratic Party’s left wing is gaining ground. Increasingly, mainstream Democrats feel pressure to accommodate or embrace these positions to avoid primary challenges from the left.
But placating the socialists won’t work. The momentum is with those pushing more radical ideas - and it shows no signs of slowing.
Colorado is not immune. Under Democratic control, the state has already shifted significantly to the left in recent years. DSA chapters here are now issuing voter guides and endorsing candidates in Democratic primaries. If we don’t change course, the trend will accelerate.
If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, now is the time to get off them. We’re almost at the point of no return in Colorado.
#copolitics
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@RepCaldwell and @RepTyWinter today issued the following statement celebrating a significant victory after sponsors abandoned their last-minute attempt to introduce legislation undermining the will of the people.
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Today in Committee, @RepTyWinter passed SB26-045! This bill will create a new council in the Colorado School of Mines and a related grant program to support education and training for the expanding nuclear energy sector.
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Today, HB26-1340 passed Second Reading in the House! This bill by @RepTyWinter directs the water court in Division 2 to attach clear, science-based revegetation and dryland-farming requirements to future changes of agricultural water rights, using local criteria where available and overseen by a neutral third-party expert whose findings must be approved by the court. Hear more down below:
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Debate has begun on HB26-1281. This isn’t just about public safety; it’s about setting a precedent for how we respond to violent offenders who show a disregard for human life. Colorado House Republicans stand with victims whose voices have too often been ignored. Listen to @RepTyWinter's speech.
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This bill passed Second Reading in the House!
Today, @RepTyWinter passed SB26-060 in Committee! This bill strengthens Colorado’s existing youth concussion protections by giving coaches basic tools to recognize mental health risks after head injuries, improving parent notification, and clarifying liability protections.
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This bill passed Second Reading in the House!
Today, @RepTyWinter passed HB26-1338 in committee! HB26-1338 is the annual Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) projects bill that strategically deploys dedicated water funds for monitoring, forecasting, storage, restoration, and state water plan implementation, while strengthening Colorado’s position in interstate river negotiations and supporting municipal and agricultural water reliability.
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Today, @RepTyWinter's SB26-121 passed on Second Reading in the House! This bill is about striking a balance that gives workers the opportunity to earn more without crushing the farms and ranches they depend on. A 56-hour threshold is a fair approach because one-size-fits-all overtime mandates just don’t work in rural Colorado. We can protect workers and keep agriculture alive at the same time.
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Today, we check in down south in HD-47, where @RepTyWinter shares what rural life looks like in his district.
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We will never forget... @RepWeinberg's HJR26-1027, recognizing the importance of remembering the Holocaust and ensuring its lessons are never forgotten, passed the Colorado House unanimously today.
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Hear more as @RepTyWinter explains how this amendment would have affected rural Colorado and the next generation of farmers and ranchers.
Failed on the House Floor: Rep. Garcia Sander's Budget Solution ⬇️
Rep. @GarciaSanderCO's amendment would have shifted dollars from a state employee tuition giveaway into NextGen Ag grants that actually train young producers in business skills, water and soil stewardship, and leadership. Colorado should invest in future ag leaders, not bigger bureaucrat benefits.
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Failed on the House Floor: @RepTyWinter's Budget Solution ⬇️
The Next Chapter Veteran's Mental Health program is a relatively new program that has proven to be incredibly effective at preventing Veteran's from reaching a point of suicide. This amendment sought to bolster this program by $1M from shifting money out of the Office of New Americans and administrative lines
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Today, @RepTyWinter passed SB26-121 out of Committee!
This bill is about striking a balance that gives workers the opportunity to earn more without crushing the farms and ranches they depend on. A 56-hour threshold is a fair approach because one-size-fits-all overtime mandates just don’t work in rural Colorado.
We can protect workers and keep agriculture alive at the same time.
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Today, @ClareDunnMusic, a guest of Assistant Minority Leader Winter, performed the national anthem on the House floor. As a fifth-generation farmer and rancher, Clare brings a valuable perspective to the Capitol, and we are incredibly grateful to have her join us!
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Today, HB26-1336 by @RepTyWinter passed committee! This bill expands patient access by requiring health plans to cover pharmacist-provided services within their licensed scope of practice and ensuring Medicaid can reimburse medically necessary pharmacist care.
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HB26-1328 passed committee! This bill by @RepTyWinter strengthens Colorado’s Medicaid nonemergency medical transportation (NEMT) program by centering rider and provider input, tightening broker accountability, and using federal financing more efficiently to support access to care.
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Today, @RepTyWinter passed HB26-1338 in committee! HB26-1338 is the annual Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) projects bill that strategically deploys dedicated water funds for monitoring, forecasting, storage, restoration, and state water plan implementation, while strengthening Colorado’s position in interstate river negotiations and supporting municipal and agricultural water reliability.
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SB26-026 by @RepTyWinter passed committee. This bill will raise the vehicle weight limit for seat belt requirements from less than 10,000 pounds to less than 16,000 pounds.
