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1 BIG THING: HONORING MEMORIAL DAY
Meeting with the president of the Denver Chapter of Gold Star Wives last June
Honoring those lost: Memorial Day is an opportunity to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives for our country and freedom. I’m eternally grateful for their sacrifice and bravery.
What I’m doing: Last summer, I met with Margaret Sebern, the president of the Denver Chapter of Gold Star Wives, an organization that works to expand benefits for the thousands of surviving military spouses and family members in Colorado. As we remember our service members who made the ultimate sacrifice, we must also recommit to ensure their loved ones have the care and resources they deserve.
2. EXPANDING CHILD CARE ACCESS FOR COLORADANS
Attending the opening of Mile High United Way’s new early childhood center in Denver
What’s happening: While I was superintendent of Denver Public Schools, I met parents who worked two or three jobs just to afford child care – and often, they still could not afford it. Today, half of Colorado kids live in child care deserts and only one in three children have access to child care.
What I believe: It’s unacceptable that in the richest country in the world, so many parents are struggling to make all the pieces of a middle-class life fit. We cannot allow Colorado’s children to bear the brunt of our broken economy.
A step forward: I was glad to attend the ribbon cutting for Mile High United Way’s new early childhood education center in Denver. This center will be an important step toward making affordable child care a reality for those who need it most.
3. CLEANING UP POLLUTION ACROSS THE STATE
What’s happening: Every family should be able to live in a toxic-free environment. Yet in communities across our state, contaminated properties like abandoned industrial sites stifle economic development and threaten the health and well-being of Coloradans.
Good news: This week, I welcomed over $8 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to help clean polluted properties and support communities disproportionately affected by contamination. These grants will help Colorado communities safely clean up these sites, protect their health, and rebuild in a way that creates jobs and economic opportunity.
4. IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK
- I voted to confirm the 200th federal judge under President Biden this week. Together, we've confirmed highly qualified judges who reflect our country's diversity and are committed to upholding our democracy and the rule of law.
- University of Colorado Boulder students stopped by my office this week. I was glad to meet with the next generation of Colorado leaders.
- I was honored to attend the opening for the Amache National Historic Site. This milestone is a testament to the survivors and advocates who fought for years to carry on the legacy of this place.
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