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Everyone wins with full-day K

Full-day kindergarten may now become a reality in Colorado. The bill I am running with Rep. Jim Wilson and Sen. Jeff Bridges fulfills a promise Colorado made to voters more than 1...

DATE: Mar 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the State House

These bills aid education, communities

The House Education Committee has heard a wide variety of bills this year, with many more on the horizon. As the chair, I am avoiding unfunded mandates, excessive red tape or bill...

DATE: Mar 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the State House

Why I was a no vote on that bill

It was the unintended consequences question that affected my vote this week. As one of the most difficult, but researched, votes I have taken this year, I voted no on the National...

DATE: Mar 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the State House

Our bill will keep Colorado waters clean

Growing up, I learned quickly to clean up my room. Or else. It wasn’t always easy. Or pleasant. But I’d made a promise to my parents, and I begrudgingly kept it. And th...

DATE: Feb 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the State House

Let’s clear up some confusion over sex ed bill

There has been lots of conversation on House Bill 19-1032, Comprehensive Human Sexuality Education. I have been asked, why in the world would you sponsor such a bill? The answer i...

DATE: Feb 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the State House

Shutdown’s effects hit too close to home

I met a woman from Durango last week whose story said a lot about how the federal shutdown affected the people in District 59. She was serving hors d’oeuvres at a party. A federal...

DATE: Feb 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the State House

Rest of state must see our region’s needs

One of the first things I learned when joining the Legislature in 2017 was that the two committees I was most passionate to join, Education and Agriculture, met at the same time. ...

DATE: Jan 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the State House

Place, not party, defines my service

The 2019 session of the Colorado General Assembly has begun. I am in my ninth year in this body. I have spent my first years and years six through eight in the majority. In that t...

DATE: Jan 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the State House

McLachlan: Session was productive for everyone

The 71st Session of the General Assembly came to a resounding close Wednesday night after 120 days of crafting, discussing, arguing, reconciling, meeting and contemplating. Fourt...

DATE: May 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: From the State House

McLachlan: Listening and leading on education

This week has been a good one for schools and teachers. Last year, the governor signed my bill, HB 17-1003, to find solutions to Colorado’s educator shortage. We’re pushing forwa...

DATE: Apr 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: From the State House

McLachlan: Progress on clean water, housing, water storage

Two bills I am shepherding through the Legislature will have a positive impact on Southwest Colorado; a third was just signed into law. The first, HB18-1301, will help ensure our...

DATE: Apr 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: From the State House

McLachlan: A responsible and bi-partisan budget effort

Colorado’s constitution requires the state of Colorado to balance its budget every year; that sounds easier than it is. Our strong 2018 economic forecast provided a boost to the b...

DATE: Mar 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: From the State House

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