Charlie Kestler, one of CCLP’s Policy Fellows, provided testimony in support of Senate Bill 24-211, Adjustments to the Necessary Document Program. CCLP is in support of SB24-211, as it is one of our priority bills.
Recent articles
CCLP testifies in support of protections for DNC drivers
Charles Brennan provided testimony in support of House Bill 24-1129, Protections for Delivery Network Company Drivers. CCLP is in support of HB24-1129.
CCLP testifies in support of TANF grant rule change
CCLP's Emeritus Advisor, Chaer Robert, provided written testimony in support of the CDHS rule on the COLA increase for TANF recipients. If the rule is adopted, the cost of living increase would go into effect on July 1, 2024.
CCLP testifies in support of updating protections for mobile home park residents
Charles Brennan provided testimony in support of House Bill 24-1294, Mobile Homes in Mobile Home Parks. CCLP is in support of HB24-1294.
Press releases & public statements
NEWS RELEASE: Lawmakers Must Consider Budgetary Solutions for Health Emergency
The economic fallout from the COVID-19 public health crisis also has created the largest budgetary shortfall in Colorado history, forcing state legislators to make some devastating decisions – including potentially cutting $3.3 billion in state funding for education,...
Re-imagining our vision: CCLP looks to the future
After more than 20 years of forging pathways from poverty, Colorado Center on Law and Policy recently embarked on a new strategic plan that requires us to ask difficult questions of ourselves and each other. Building on our strong reputation as an effective advocacy...
Advocates, federal and state officials take action during the coronavirus outbreak
The coronavirus outbreak is an existential threat to the health and financial security of all Americans, but for people who were facing poverty before the pandemic proliferated, the threat is even more urgent. That’s why Colorado Center on Law and Policy and our...
ANNOUNCEMENT: Burnes Institute partners with CCLP
A generous gift from Donald W. and Lynn K. Burnes will give Coloradans more insights on how public policies can improve outcomes for Coloradans experiencing poverty. The Burnes will provide Colorado Center on Law and Policy with funding and Don will provide his...
COMPS order would protect some of Colorado’s hardest workers
As the cost of basic needs in Colorado continues to rise, the Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has proposed updating the state’s Wage Order to add more protections for workers -- ensuring more Coloradans are compensated fairly. The Colorado Overtime and...
NEWS ALERT: Analysis examines decline in Medicaid, CHP+ enrollment
Over 1.2 million Coloradans rely on Medicaid or Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) for comprehensive health services that foster child development, help adults maintain employment, deliver needed mental health and substance use treatments and keep people with disabilities...
Letter: Regarding Recommendations for HB 1004 State Coverage Option
The following letter was sent to DHCPF Executive Director Kim Bimestefer, and Division of Insurance Commissioner Michael Conway, on August 26, 2019. (PDF version available here) Re: Recommendations for HB19-1004, State Coverage Option Dear Executive Director...
STATEMENT: ‘Public charge’ rule would hurt immigrant families
The Trump Administration’s Department of Homeland Security recently posted new regulations that will harm the health and economic security of immigrants and their families, including thousands of families in Colorado. Colorado Center on Law & Policy strongly...
Statement: New ‘public charge’ rule would harm millions of immigrant families
The Trump Administration’s Department of Homeland Security today posted new regulations that will harm the health and economic security of immigrants and their families, including thousands of families in Colorado. The Colorado Center on Law & Policy strongly...
Letter: CCLP comments on Consumer Inflation Measures Proposed by Federal Statistical Agencies
The following letter was submitted to Chief Statistician Nancy Potok of Colorado's Office of Management and Budget on June 18, 2019. (PDF version available here.) Re: Directive No. 14, “Consumer Inflation Measures Produced by Federal Statistical Agencies” The Colorado...