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1 BIG THING: FIGHTING CHILDHOOD POVERTY IN COLORADO
Joining Governor Polis as he signed the Family Affordability Tax Credit
What’s happening: Everywhere I go in Colorado, I meet parents working two or three jobs but still struggling to make ends meet. Like Americans across the country, Coloradans are wrestling with the highest wealth and income inequality in the industrialized world – and our children are paying the price.
Good news: On Friday, I joined Colorado Governor Jared Polis as he signed the Family Affordability Tax Credit – a state version of the federal Child Tax Credit. This will be a critical lifeline for families in every corner of our state.
What’s next: We must continue our fight to reinstate the Child Tax Credit for children across the country. In the meantime, I’m glad Colorado has demonstrated that it won’t wait on Congress to help working families. Our state will continue to lead the nation to strengthen our middle class and fight against childhood poverty.
2. WORKING TO DELIVER CLEAN WATER FOR COLORADANS
Attending the groundbreaking for the Arkansas Valley Conduit
What I’ve done: For over a decade, I’ve fought to ensure the federal government keeps its word to Southeast Colorado and finishes the Arkansas Valley Conduit. This vital project will provide safe, clean water to nearly 40 communities and 50,000 Coloradans along the Arkansas River.
Great news: This week, Colorado U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper and I welcomed $90 million in new funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to expedite the construction of the Conduit.
What’s next: With this announcement, Senator Hickenlooper and I have helped deliver almost $350 million for this vital project since 2010. These investments are important steps forward, but I’ll keep working with federal, state and local leaders to finish this project.
3. VISITING PARTNERS IN LATIN AMERICA
Meeting with Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa
What I did: This week, I visited Ecuador and Panama to discuss how we can renew our countries’ partnerships to grow our economies, address the root causes of migration, and strengthen democracy in our hemisphere.
In Ecuador: I met with President Noboa and members of his cabinet, and I reaffirmed U.S. support for Ecuador’s fight against transnational gangs and its efforts to address migration challenges and boost economic development.
In Panama: I met with government, business, and journalism leaders to discuss the importance of strengthening U.S.-Panama economic and security ties.
What I believe: This trip reinforced my belief in the importance of cooperation and integration across Latin America and the Caribbean. My bill with Louisiana U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy – the Americas Act – will further strengthen partnerships across the Western Hemisphere and reassert American leadership in the region.
4. IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOR FARMERS AND RANCHERS
Meeting with potato farmers in the San Luis Valley
What I believe: From extreme drought and wildfire seasons to increased costs, Colorado’s farmers and ranchers face unprecedented challenges and uncertainty, and these factors take a toll on their mental health. Colorado’s farmers and ranchers are the backbone of our economy, and we need to make it easier for them to get the care they deserve.
What I’m doing: On Wednesday, I recognized Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day, and last year, I introduced a bill to better understand the barriers that farmers and ranchers face to access care. As America faces a mental health crisis, I’ll continue working to destigmatize mental health care and expand access to care for Americans in rural communities across the country.
5. IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK
- Denver ranks in the top ten U.S. cities for energy-efficient buildings. This means lower energy costs, less pollution, and cleaner air for all.
- Colorado received over $6 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to replace diesel school buses with newer electric models. This investment will help to cut emissions and make the air cleaner for our kids.
- Denver is helping Colorado’s youth find and retain summer employment. Eligible program participants who log at least 100 work hours can earn a $1,000 bonus – apply by June 30.
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