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November 14th, 2011
Sine Die – Legislative Update from Senator Schwartz May 24, 2011 As the regular session of the General Assembly has come to a close, it is time to both look back on our work at the capitol and look forward to spending more time at home and in my district. What stand out as successes…Read More »
November 14th, 2011
One of my greatest privileges in representing State Senate district 5 is working with our K-12 and higher education institutions. In today’s economy, funding of Colorado’s public education has been especially challenging. Given past accomplishments and the brilliant potential of our 2011 graduates, we can only hope that they will invest their efforts into Colorado’s…Read More »
November 14th, 2011
The Forest Health Bill of 2011 - my priority this legislative session – passed through the legislature and awaits the Governor’s signature. This bill is an important step in the right direction for Colorado, as it creates a working group that will be able to address a number of forestry issues that plague Colorado. With an…Read More »
November 14th, 2011
A team from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science (DMNS) has returned to the Ziegler reservoir in Snowmass Village for a seven-week excavation project. Now that the ice is thawing, the team can continue their excavation of the site where the most significant find of North American ice-age fossils were uncovered late last fall.…Read More »
November 14th, 2011
To kickoff the summer tourism season, legislators and Coloradans (and some mascots!) gathered on the West steps of our Capitol. They announced the release of a new mobile site designed for smart-phones that can help tourists find accommodation, activities, restaurants, and many other fun things to do in Colorado. We certainly do hope that a…Read More »
November 14th, 2011
A list of my bills & resolutions passed this session: Senate bills: SB11-203 Species Conservation Trust Fund (with Rep. Sonnenberg) SB11-208 DOW-Parks Merger (with Rep. Sonnenberg) SB11-028 Addition of a Judge in the 7th Judicial District (with Rep. Coram) SB 11-267 2011 Forest Health Act (with Rep. Coram & Rep. Hamner) SB11-090 Sunset Weather Modification Act of 1972 (with Rep.…Read More »
November 14th, 2011
Senate Bill 11-200 the Colorado Health Benefit Exchange Act, was passed with bipartisan support. The exchange will help facilitate one-stop shopping for health insurance for more than 350,000 Colorado families and businesses. A health exchange is a single marketplace for health insurance designed to help individuals and small employers in Colorado make informed decisions about purchasing…Read More »
November 14th, 2011
While session has ended, my work continues into the interim with committees and events across my district. I will be working hard until the beginning of the 2012 legislative session on issue-specific committees and also touring around District 5 to learn more about the needs of people and organizations that I’m honored to represent. Make…Read More »
November 14th, 2011
Water Resources Review Committee, Chair: This committee was established to monitor the conservation and use of Colorado’s water resources, and it also responsible for keeping track of development and finances in this area so that they are better able to serve the state’s water needs. The committee is scheduled to meet throughout the interim period, and…Read More »
November 14th, 2011
Local Foods, Local Jobs Act, SB11-258 One of my top priorities this year was SB11 – 258: a bill to foster direct connections from the farm to the table. TheLocal Foods, Local Jobs Act was designed to create jobs, strengthen local economies, and support promotion of farmers markets, agritourism and fresh foods in our schools throughout Colorado. This…Read More »