Following the recent vacancy from Sen. Jeff Bridges who also served as House co-whip, an election was held today to elect a new co-whip for the House Democrats. Rep. Adrienne Benavidez, D-Adams County, was unanimously elected by her Democratic House colleagues to serve as co-whip alongside Rep. James Coleman, D-Denver.
Rep. Benavidez serves on the House Judiciary and Finance committee. Rep. Adrienne Benavidez represents House District 32, which includes Commerce City and parts of unincorporated Adams County.
This is her second term serving in the state legislature.
State Board of Education Chairwoman Angelika Schroeder and Vice Chairman Steve Durham emphasized their commitment to a bipartisan approach to education policy on Wednesday as they were both elected by their fellow board members to their leadership roles on the board.
Schroeder, a Democrat from Boulder representing the 2nd Congressional District, returns to her role as the board chair. Durham, a Republican from Colorado Springs who represents the 5th Congressional District, was elected vice-chair. Both pledge to uphold a bipartisan approach to leadership.
Durham echoed Schroeder�s commitment to a bipartisan approach.
Before the board meeting began, Schroeder and Debora Scheffel were also sworn in as returning members of the State Board of Education after winning their respective elections last fall.
President Donald Trump has signed into law S. 1862, the �Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act� (the �Act�). Several provisions of the Act, including sections 6, 7, and 8, purport to dictate the position of the United States in foreign affairs and to direct certain diplomatic actions. The Administration will treat these provisions consistent with the President�s exclusive constitutional authority as the sole representative of the United States in foreign affairs.
Gov. Jared Polis delivered his first State of the State address before the General Assembly. The Governor laid out his bold vision for Colorado and the legislative session ahead. Ensuring a quality education, increasing access to affordable health care, bolstering renewable energy, and simplifying the tax code are all priorities highlighted in the speech. The administration is focused on ensuring that every Coloradan has the opportunity to succeed, no matter where they live. Read the full speech as prepared for delivery at http://bit.ly/2Ruc8Ns.