House Speaker Julie McCluskie of Colorado has outlined her top priorities for the 2025 legislative session in an interview with Colorado Politics. McCluskie emphasizes the importance of working together with both Democrats and Republicans to address the pressing issues facing Coloradans, including lowering costs, protecting the Colorado way of life, and ensuring water sustainability in the Western Slope.
McCluskie’s caucus is focused on affordability, community safety, and supporting working people. They aim to build a more affordable future for all Coloradans through initiatives such as capping EpiPen costs and providing free college education for students. The Democrats also stress the importance of defending constitutional amendments that protect rights and freedoms, such as abortion access and marriage equality.
In light of budget constraints, McCluskie acknowledges the need for tough decisions and bipartisan collaboration to deliver a balanced budget that serves the most vulnerable Coloradans. She emphasizes the importance of fostering a positive and respectful environment in the legislature, particularly for new members, to avoid the toxic atmosphere that plagued the 2023 session.
By the end of the session, McCluskie hopes to lower costs for working families, improve funding for K-12 schools, and continue making investments to support the Colorado way of life. She underscores the significance of listening to constituents and working on the issues that matter most to them in order to maintain the trust placed in the government by the people of Colorado.
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