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Chaer Robert @chaerrobert.bsky.social · 2d

Continuing a disturbing practice of providing no advance notice of massive change without allowing time for individuals, governments, nonprofits and businesses to cope or plan for transitions. This capriciousness intensifies the chaos and damage done.

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 3d

FRAC is deeply disappointed that the USDA quietly released an alarming memo late last week announcing that states have until November 1 to implement some of the most harmful cuts to the SNAP in decades.

Read our full statement here: frac.org/news/deadlin...

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Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · 12d

Registration is now open for CCLP's signature event, Colorado Champions Awards! Join us on 11/20/2025 from 5:00-8:00pm at Skylight for our celebratory awards reception. Register today with code "EARLYBIRD" for discounted tickets only until 10/4/2025!
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Colorado Champions Awards - CCLP

CCLP invites you to join us on November 20, 2025 from 5:00-8:00pm, for our Colorado Champions Awards at Skylight in Denver’s Santa Fe Arts District.

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Chaer Robert @chaerrobert.bsky.social · 22d

Ending our joint League of Women Voters & Colo Social Legislation Committee w Bell Policy talking about a potential 2026 ballot measure establishing a progressive income tax.

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Chaer Robert @chaerrobert.bsky.social · 22d

Across many populations in all parts of state rely on Medicaid for health care #OBBBA #OBBB

Chaer Robert @chaerrobert.bsky.social · 22d

Chris Stiffler of @coloradofiscal.bsky.social on “rolling conformity “ with federal tax changes, so federal cuts in revenue roll into state cuts in revenue, unless Colorado delinks which happened in Special session

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Chaer Robert @chaerrobert.bsky.social · 22d

@copolicy.bsky.social Charlie Brennan give quick overview of #OBBBA & #OBBB

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Chaer Robert @chaerrobert.bsky.social · 22d

League of Women Voters and Colo Social Legislation Committee member Susan Stark kicks off a joint event looking at federal and state budget cuts. #OBBBA & #OBBB

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Chaer Robert @chaerrobert.bsky.social · 28d

The Forum will be held at Montview Blvd Presbyterian Church 1980 Dahlia St Tues, Sept 16. Please arrive by 5:00 p.m. to grab snacks & beverages. We want to have a “hard start” at 5:30 to accommodate all the panelists and an ample Q&A. Details : www.facebook.com/lwvdenver

League of Women Voters of Denver

League of Women Voters of Denver. 350 likes · 25 talking about this · 1 was here. The League of Women Voters of Denver, a nonpartisan, grassroots organization, has fought since the 1930s to improve...

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Chaer Robert @chaerrobert.bsky.social · 28d

Live event by League of Women Voters of Denver and Colorado Social Legislation Committee. All are invited.

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Chaer Robert @chaerrobert.bsky.social · Sep 3

Coloradans need health care and child care to be productive and to care for themselves and their families. Education is an investment in a better future. For too many, these basics are unaffordable. This offers a solution. #cokids #cohealth #cobudget

Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · Sep 3

Today, the Protect Colorado’s Future coalition announced plans to put a graduated income tax on the 2026 ballot. This proposal would lower taxes for 98% of Coloradans, while raising taxes on those making more than $500,000 a year. Read our press release here: copolicy.org/news/colorad...

Coloradans launch 2026 ballot push for graduated state income tax - CCLP

New ballot measure proposals would cut taxes for 98 percent of Coloradans, raise revenue to address budget crisis.

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Chaer Robert @chaerrobert.bsky.social · Aug 21

The “big beautiful bill” #OBBB is basically an irresponsible package of tax breaks focused on corporations & the wealthy, paid for with increased US debt & shifting program costs to the states. #coleg is left to deal with the huge budget hole #OBBBA

Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · Aug 21

Take Action: Urge Colorado Legislators to Close Corporate Tax Loopholes! Tell your legislator to put our families first and by taxing corporations fairly. Legislators need to hear from you today! coloradofiscal.org/take-action-...

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Chaer Robert @chaerrobert.bsky.social · Aug 20

Hands off the #Smithsonian ! Don’t whitewash history.

Chaer Robert @chaerrobert.bsky.social · Aug 14

Just what I was looking for- to track the avalanche of harm coming our way- an interactive timeline of implementation of sections of the "Big, Beautiful Bill". Thanks @centeronbudget.bsky.social ! www.cbpp.org/research/fed...

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Implementing the Harmful Republican Megabill: a Timeline | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

The Republicans’ harmful megabill, enacted through budget reconciliation on July 4, 2025, will raise costs for families and take away health coverage, food assistance, and other essentials from...

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Chaer Robert @chaerrobert.bsky.social · Aug 4

New mural taking shape at #Denver City Park Duck Pond/Zoo

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Chaer Robert @chaerrobert.bsky.social · Aug 2

Me with MiCasa Resource Center CEO Angeles Ortega at Taste of La Receta event this evening

Chaer Robert @chaerrobert.bsky.social · Aug 2

Tonight’s Taste of La Receta showcased food samples prepared by chefs from MiCasa’s culinary entrepreneur program

Chaer Robert @chaerrobert.bsky.social · Jul 31

The “Big, Beautiful #BudgetBill “ is basically a cost shift to states of $1billion to help ( along with increasing debt) fund tax breaks for wealthy & corporations.

Jesse Aaron Paul @jesseapaul.bsky.social · Jul 30

NEW: Colorado lawmakers must cut $1 billion from state’s current budget because of GOP federal tax and spending bill coloradosun.com/2025/07/30/c... #copolitics #coleg

Colorado lawmakers must cut $1 billion from state’s current budget because of GOP federal spending bill

Presentations about the so-called big, beautiful bill to the Executive Committee of the Legislative Council on Wednesday was a precursor to a special lawmaking term expected to be called by Gov. Jared...

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Chaer Robert @chaerrobert.bsky.social · Jul 31

Happening now-#coleg Joint Democratic Caucus now hearing cumulative impact of Congress’ Big Budget Bill on Colorado families- from Colo Fiscal Institute, Colo Center in Law & Policy, Community College of Denver, & Bell Policy

Chaer Robert @chaerrobert.bsky.social · Jul 23

US Health & Human Services now accepting public comment on proposed reclassification and redefinition of "Federal Public Benefits" to prohibit programs from including services to many immigrant families- now through August 11 only. Submit your comment here:
regulations.gov/docket/AHRQ-...

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Chaer Robert @chaerrobert.bsky.social · Jul 22

Thanks for your reporting @chalkbeat.org . Those who have family cared for in early childhood education settings or in nursing homes may find themselves unexpectedly personally impacted by overzealous and senseless #ICE deportation of critical members of our community.

Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · Jul 22

After a child care worker is detained, a community is left reeling

Nicolle Orozco Forero had a gift for working with children with disabilities. Then she and her seriously ill son were taken into ICE custody.

After a child care worker is detained, a community is left reeling

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Chaer Robert @chaerrobert.bsky.social · Jul 14

I was shocked the other day to hear that the HHS Secretary could, without publishing a proposed change & allowing public comment, redefine what is a “federal public benefit” w/o #Congress or the Courts impacting health clinics & #Headstart

Colorado Center on Law and Policy @copolicy.bsky.social · Jul 11

"Policies that target immigrants and low-income communities are a hallmark of authoritarian rule. The same may be said of directives that ignore existing laws and constraints on power... This erosion of rights harms all of us." copolicy.org/news/cclp-co...

CCLP condemns slate of new directives from Trump administration agencies - CCLP

Reversal of decades-old federal policy will deprive Coloradans of access to basic health care, nutrition, education, and more.

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Chaer Robert @chaerrobert.bsky.social · Jul 3

Don’t pay for tax breaks for wealthy & corporations with #medicaid & #SNAP cuts and money borrowed for the future. #budget bill

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities @centeronbudget.bsky.social · Jul 2

Senate Republicans made a horrible House bill even worse. House Republicans should step back & find the courage to say no to any bill that would raise costs & take health coverage & food assistance away from people struggling to afford the basics.

Chaer Robert @chaerrobert.bsky.social · Jun 26

@copolicy.bsky.social staff here at LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce event where they are honoring Charlie Brennan & others

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Chaer Robert @chaerrobert.bsky.social · Jun 24

Excellent explanation of what’s happening with the big budget bill -“Byrd bath”- in the senate for those interested in details

Forbes @forbes.com · Jun 24

Elizabeth MacDonough, the Senate Parliamentarian, has flagged a growing list of provisions that would be prohibited under the Byrd Rule.

As The Byrd Bath Continues, Here’s A Look At What Will Likely Be Out Of The Big Beautiful Bill

Elizabeth MacDonough, the Senate Parliamentarian, has flagged a growing list of provisions that would be prohibited under the Byrd Rule.

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