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April 2025 issue includes:
- A letter from our CEO.
- Become a CCLP RIGHTS DEFENDER!
- Issue brief on the Paragon report.
- CCLP statement on U.S. House budget vote.
- Testimony from staff at the Capitol.
- Chevron issue brief.
- CCLP in the news.
- Community updates & opportunities.
| | A letter from our Chief Executive Officer: | | |
This time last year I described the work of the CCLP team as being in “full swing.” Considering the current energy at the state legislature with budget negotiations, passionate testimony on divisive issues such as immigration, gender-affirming care, and the Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights (TABOR), I would describe our experience this year as being in full "tilt-a-whirl." It’s a wild and chaotic ride.
We are providing public testimony on bills supporting an antipoverty agenda. We’re publishing issue briefs providing expert analysis of pressing topics being decided at the state and national levels. We’re training other nonprofits on how to engage in advocacy and be an effective part of the fight for justice for all Coloradans. And we’re providing resources to our most vulnerable community members, so they understand their legal rights and have the support to pursue them.
Given the dramatic changes within the federal government, this work will not be slowing down once the Colorado legislative session ends next month. We will continue to fight for consumer protections, healthcare coverage, and civil rights at the national level. One thing you can do to support these ongoing efforts is to become a CCLP Rights Defender — see more below and please share with your friends and family!
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With gratitude for this community,
Lydia McCoy
Chief Executive Officer
Colorado Center on Law and Policy
| | | Become a CCLP RIGHTS DEFENDER! | | Last week, we launced a brand-new program of monthly giving: CCLP Rights Defenders. | | By joining our movement, you will know that your dollars are going directly into the fight to preserve the rights and benefits of low-income Coloradans. As our thanks to you, we will provide you with exclusive updates directly from our advocates on the front lines. Here's a free video of those exclusive updates: | | | Crucial work is already underway, but to continue to move forward with this urgent work, while keeping up the fight against poverty in our state, we need your support. Help us continue this work! | | | | Issue Brief: Errors and Weaknesses in the Paragon Report | Historically, rulemaking by federal agencies has been well-supported by evidence and legal authority. However, in recent rulemaking that affects operations of the federal and state ACA marketplaces, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services relies inappropriately on a flawed report. | |
CCLP statement on U.S. House budget vote
CCLP condemns U.S. House budget vote to gut funding for health care for children, low-wage workers, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Read our statement
| | | | | Issue Brief: Life After Chevron | |
A CCLP issue brief on recent US Supreme Court decisions, their impact on administrative law, and what's next for Colorado.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last year to overturn the Chevron doctrine marked a major shift in how federal regulations are interpreted and enforced.
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Press release: New CCLP analysis challenges claims of mass restaurant closures in Denver
Examines recent trends in Denver’s restaurant industry and challenges claims that the city’s rising minimum wage is responsible for a significant decline in the number of restaurants.
Read more
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Rental assistance windows opening monthly throughout 2025
Colorado Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA)
- The application window is typically open for three days each month.
- The next application window is from April 14th at 11 a.m. until April 16th at 5 p.m.
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Visit the CERA website for more details.
Denver Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA)
- The application for TRUA opens on a specific day every month and is open until capacity is reached.
- The program will reopen for new applications on Tuesday, April 15th at 11am and will close on Wednesday April 16th at 10:59am.
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Visit the TRUA website for more details.
If you have questions about the process, need help applying, or need further assistance, contact the CARE Center.
A new tax credit calculator
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Get Ahead Colorado, in partnership with Gary Community Ventures recently unveiled a new tool for the 2025 tax season to help Colorado households discover the tax credits they may be eligible for.
After answering a few straightforward questions, the tax calculator can help families and individuals understand their potential savings, empowering them to make the most of tax returns.
| | Hacia Adelante Colorado, en colaboración con Gary Community Ventures, presentó recientemente una nueva herramienta para la temporada de impuestos 2025 para ayudar a los hogares de Colorado a descubrir los créditos fiscales para los que podrían ser elegibles. Después de responder algunas preguntas sencillas, la calculadora de impuestos puede ayudar a las familias e individuos a comprender sus posibles ahorros, permitiéndoles aprovechar al máximo sus declaraciones de impuestos. | | |
Tax Day Rally - Families Over Billionaires!
Join Colorado Fiscal Institute at the west steps of the Colorado State Capitol on April 15, 2025 at 12pm to deman no tax cuts for corporations and billionaires at the expense of working families. RSVP today!
Rally at the Capitol Against Corporate Greed/ Rally en el Capitolio Contra la Codicia Corporativa
Join Center for Health Progress at the west steps of the Colorado State Capitol on April 16, 2025 at 11:30am to learn more about how greedy corporate executives have taken over our healthcare system and how we can fight back together. Register today! / Únete con los líderes y socios de Center for Health Progress en los escalones oeste del Capitolio del Estado de Colorado para aprender más sobre cómo los ejecutivos corporativos codiciosos se han apoderado de nuestro sistema de salud y cómo podemos luchar juntos para recuperarlo. ¡Regístrate hoy!
Join a Community-Owned Rideshare Platform in Colorado
Drivers are uniting to build a community-owned rideshare platform in Colorado. By owning the platform, Coloradans can earn more, take control of their lives, and keep wealth within our communities. Get started today!
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Every dollar makes a difference
We depend on support from individual donors to help us improve economic security and access to affordable health care for Coloradans facing poverty. We cannot do this important work without you.
| | CCLP is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax deductible for state and federal income tax purposes. We’ll send a letter acknowledging your donation and noting our tax-exempt status. | | |
Colorado Center on Law and Policy is an antipoverty organization advancing the rights of every Coloradan. | |
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