State Democratic leaders vow to represent all Coloradans with legislative session set to begin

January 6, 2023
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Incoming Democratic House Speaker Julie McCluskie speaks with Colorado Matters host Chandra Thomas Whitfield on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in a House Leadership conference room. McCluskie represents the 61st district, including Lake, Pitkin, Delta, Summit, and Gunnison counties.

While Republicans hoped to make inroads in last November’s midterm elections, Democrats continue to hold all three branches of Colorado’s state government. But that’s not to say theirs is a single, unified voice heading into next week’s start of the 2023 legislative session. Chandra Thomas Whitfield spoke with Julie McCluskie, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and with Senate President Steve Fenberg. We'll hear from Republican leaders on Monday.

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State Senate President Stephen Fenberg speaks with Colorado Matters host Chandra Thomas Whitfield on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in a House Leadership conference room. Fenberg represents the 18th district, in Boulder County.