Media Releases & Op-Eds
Sen. Zenzinger issues frequent press releases, op-eds and other documents to keep constituents informed about her progress in the State Legislature. Media members should email srcaulk@proconnectpr.com for assistance.
2024 Media Releases & Op-Eds
April 23, 2024 SIGNED! Bill of Rights for Foster Youth Becomes Law
April 23, 2024 Lt. Governor Primavera Signs Bills into Law
April 23, 2024 RELEASE: Bill to Reduce Lead & Noise Pollution Caused by Aviation Clears Committee
April 23, 2024 RELEASE: Zenzinger’s Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Youth Homelessness Clears Senate
April 19, 2024 Committee Approves Zenzinger's Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Youth Homelessness
April 19, 2024 RELEASE: Senate Approves Zenzinger’s Bipartisan Bill to Identify State and Local Housing Needs, Plan for Growth
April 19, 2024 2024 Golf Day at the Capitol
April 19, 2024 Governor Polis Signs Bills Into Law
April 18, 2024 Committee Passes New School Finance Formula to Boost Student Success, Increase Equity in School Funding and Support Rural Schools
April 12, 2024 New School Funding Formula Boosts Support for Colorado Students
April 11, 2024 RELEASE: Zenzinger, Coleman Bill to Reform Colorado’s Construction Defects Law Clears Senate
April 10, 2024 RELEASE: ICYMI: Committee Unanimously Approves Zenzinger’s Bipartisan Bill to Identify State and Local Housing Needs, Plan for Growth
April 5, 2024 RELEASE: 2024 School Finance Act to Pay Off B.S. Factor, Fully Fund Colorado Public Schools Clears Senate
April 4, 2024 RELEASE: Senate Gives Initial Approval to FY 24-25 Budget to Support K-12 Schools, Hardworking Families
April 4, 2024 RELEASE: Zenzinger, Michaelson Jenet’s Bill of Rights for Foster Youth Passes Senate
March 29, 2024 RELEASE: Zenzinger, Michaelson Jenet’s Bill of Rights for Foster Youth Clears Committee
March 27, 2024 RELEASE: 2024 School Finance Act to Pay Off B.S. Factor, Fully Fund Colorado Public Schools Clears Committee
March 20, 2024 RELEASE: Bipartisan Zenzinger Bill to Improve Care for Foster Children Passes Senate
March 19, 2024 PERSPECTIVE: Opening the door to affordable housing
March 16, 2024 JOINT RELEASE: Forecast Shows Strong Economy, Constrained State Budget
March 9, 2024 Governor Polis Signs Bills into Law
March 7, 2024 Governor Polis Signs Bills into Law
March 2, 2024 Mayor Yemi, 28 Colorado Mayors send letter to Colorado General Assembly supporting Right to Remedy Construction Defects Act
March 1, 2024 Governor Polis, State Legislators & Educators Celebrate Historic Education Funding
February 29, 2024 Governor Polis Signs Bills Into Law
February 27, 2024 Governor Polis Hands Out Dolly Parton Imagination Library’s One-Millionth Book in Colorado, Signs New Law
February 26, 2024 State's scarce housing supply needs balanced legislative approach
February 22, 2024 Governor Polis Signs Bills Into Law
February 14, 2024 RELEASE: Senate Gives Initial Sign Off to FY 23-24 Budget Supplemental Package
February 1, 2024 RELEASE: Bipartisan Zenzinger Bill to Improve Care for Foster Children Passes Committee
January 25, 2024 Governor Polis Signs Executive Order to Support America 250-Colorado 150 Commission
January 22, 2024 Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Higher Education Celebrate First Graduates of CORE Initiative
2023 Media Releases & Op-Eds
December 29, 2023 RELEASE: 2023 Colorado Senate Democrats Accomplishments
December 21, 2023 JOINT RELEASE: Law to Support Retired Military Members and their Families Goes into Effect
December 20, 2023 RELEASE: JOINT RELEASE: Forecast Shows Colorado Economy Remains on Solid Footing
November 29, 2023 Governor Polis Signs Laws to Help Hardworking Coloradans & Address Property Tax Challenges
November 18, 2023 Bill to Reduce Child Hunger Passes Senate with Bipartisan Support
November 9, 2023 Zenzinger announces candidacy for Jeffco Commission
November 1, 2023 Polis-Primavera Administration Eliminates Subminimum Wages for People with Disabilities Two Years Ahead of Schedule
October 26, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : Governor Jared Polis, State Lawmakers Announce More than $35 Million in Infrastructure Funding Awarded to Colorado
October 20, 2023 RELEASE: Zenzinger Receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Work to Support Economic Development Across Colorado
October 19, 2023 The Economic Development Council of Colorado Announces the 2023 EDIE Award Recipients
October 5, 2023 UPDATED RELEASE: Zenzinger Recognized for Work to Support Colorado Children & Families
September 20, 2023 JOINT RELEASE: Colorado Economy Continues to Grow
August 7, 2023 JOINT RELEASE: Law to Improve Education in Colorado Takes Effect
July 27, 2023 RELEASE: Zenzinger Named CASE ‘Policy Leader’ for Work to Improve and Support Public Education
July 11, 2023 RELEASE: Zenzinger Awarded Meritorious Service Award for Work to Support Public Education in Colorado
July 6, 2023 Colorado Chamber Recognizes 15 Legislators as MVPs of the 2023 Legislative Session
June 27, 2023 RELEASE: Zenzinger Awarded ‘Legislative Hero’ Award for Work to Support Colorado Municipalities
June 20, 2023 JOINT RELEASE: Forecast Shows Colorado Economy Remains Strong, Despite Headwinds
June 7, 2023 Governor Polis Signs Bills into Law
June 5, 2023 SIGNED! Zenzinger’s Bipartisan Bill to Help Former Foster Youth Find Housing
June 2, 2023 SIGNED! Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Auto Theft, Improve Public Safety in Colorado
June 2, 2023 Jared Polis signs legislation cracking down on car theft in Colorado
June 2, 2023 Gov. Polis Signing Bills into Law to Improve Public Safety
June 2, 2023 Gov. Polis Signs Bills into Law
June 1, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Governor Polis Signs Bills into Law
May 31, 2023 Continuing to Make Sure Coloradans Can Access High-Quality, Affordable Health Care
May 27, 2023 Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera Signs Bills into Law to Make Sure Every Coloradan Can Thrive
May 24, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Gov. Polis Signs Bills Into Law
May 22, 2023 SIGNED! Zenzinger & Bridges Bill to Unlock Millions in Federal Infrastructure Funding Becomes Law
May 20, 2023 SIGNED! Bill to Accelerate Affordable Workforce Housing Projects
May 16, 2023 Gov. Polis Takes Action on Bills
May 15, 2023 Governor Polis Signing Laws to Boost Student Achievement & Support Colorado Schools
May 11, 2023 Colorado Department of Higher Education recognizes the state’s top teacher candidates
May 1, 2023 JOINT RELEASE: SIGNED! Polis Signs Transformative State Budget Into Law
May 1, 2023 RELEASE: Zenzinger’s Bill to Save Coloradans Money on Health Care Earns Senate Approval
April 27, 2023 Governor Polis Signs Bills Into Law
April 26, 2023 RELEASE: Legislation to Make Record Investment in K-12 Public Schools, Boost K-12 Funding Clears Senate
April 25, 2023 Boosting Colorado’s Strong Agriculture Industry: Governor Polis Signs Bipartisan Legislation Into Law
April 13, 2023 RELEASE: Senate Finalizes State Budget, Sends to Governor’s Desk
April 12, 2023 RELEASE: Senate Approves Zenzinger’s Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Adult Education in Colorado
April 12, 2023 RELEASE: Zenzinger’s Bill to Improve Access to Special Education for Students in Foster Care Clears Senate
April 10, 2023 RELEASE: Zenzinger & Roberts’ Bill to Accelerate Affordable Workforce Housing Projects Clears Senate
April 5, 2023 ICYMI: Zenzinger’s Bill to Improve Access to Special Education for Students in Foster Care Clears Committee
April 3, 2023 RELEASE: Senate Approves Bipartisan Zenzinger Bill to Improve Special Education Funding in Colorado
March 30, 2023 Senate Signs Off on State Budget to Invest in Families, Set Students Up for Success, and Keep Colorado Strong
March 29, 2023 RELEASE: Senate Advances State Budget to Invest in Families, Set Students Up for Success, and Keep Colorado Strong
March 17, 2023 RELEASE: Senate Advances Zenzinger’s Bill to Save Educators Money, Address Teacher Shortage
March 16, 2023 JOINT RELEASE: Colorado Faces Tight Budget Conditions as Economy Continues to Grow
March 13, 2023 RELEASE: Zenzinger’s Bill to Save Educators Money, Address Teacher Shortage Passes Committee
March 13, 2023 RELEASE: Zenzinger’s Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Auto Theft, Improve Public Safety in Colorado Clears Senate
March 10, 2023 Gov. Polis Signs Bipartisan Bills into Law to Cut Red Tape, Support Colorado’s Teachers & National Guard Servicemembers
March 7, 2023 Gov. Polis Signs Bipartisan Joint Budget Committee Supplemental Bill Package
March 3, 2023 Gov. Polis Signs Bipartisan Bill Into Law Making Behavioral Health Care More Accessible for Coloradans
March 1, 2023 Gov. Polis Signs Budget Supplemental Bills Into Law
February 27, 2023 RELEASE: Zenzinger’s Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Auto Theft, Improve Public Safety in Colorado Earns Committee Approval
February 18, 2023 RELEASE: Zenzinger Hosts Town Hall to Discuss Health Care in Colorado Alongside State Legislators, Health Experts
February 17, 2023 RELEASE: Zenzinger & Marchman Bill to Improve Transparency for Metro Districts Passes Committee
February 9, 2023 RELEASE: Senate Advances FY 2022-2023 Supplemental Budget Package to Mitigate Wildfires, Bolster Aid for Renters
February 9, 2023 Zenzinger’s Bipartisan Bill to Help Former Foster Youth Find Housing Clears Committee
February 6, 2023 RELEASE: Education Committee Approves Bipartisan Zenzinger Bill to Improve Special Education Funding in Colorado
January 30, 2023 RELEASE: Zenzinger, Fellow Legislators, & Law Enforcement Unveil Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Auto Theft, Improve Public Safety in Colorado
January 30, 2023 TODAY: Zenzinger to Join Fellow Legislators, DAs, and Law Enforcement Officials to Unveil Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Auto Theft in Colorado
January 27, 2023 MONDAY: Zenzinger to Join Fellow Legislators, DAs, and Law Enforcement Officials to Unveil Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Auto Theft in Colorado
January 27, 2023 JOINT RELEASE: Wednesday: JBC to Hear Public Testimony on the Budget
January 24, 2023 RELEASE: Roberts & Zenzinger's Bill to Accelerate Affordable Workforce Housing Projects Clears Committee
January 23, 2023 RELEASE: Zenzinger’s Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Adult Education in Colorado Unanimously Clears Committee
January 20, 2023 NEW DATE: Press Conference Announcing Legislation to Combat Auto Theft in Colorado Rescheduled
January 9, 2023 RELEASE: Colorado Senate Democrats Unveil First Five Bills of 2023 Legislative Session
January 9, 2023 RELEASE: Text of Senate President Fenberg’s Opening Day Address
2022 Media Releases & Op-Eds
December 30, 2022 2022 Colorado Senate Democrats Accomplishments
December 12, 2022 RELEASE: Senate Democrats Unveil 2023 General Assembly Committee Assignments
November 10, 2022 RELEASE: Senate Democrats Announce New Caucus Leadership
September 22, 2022 JOINT RELEASE: Economic Forecast Shows Colorado’s Economic Outlook Remains Strong Despite Global Challenges
September 22, 2022 JOINT RELEASE: JBC Approves Critical Funding to Bolster State’s Monkeypox Public Health Response, Keep Coloradans Safe & Healthy
August 23, 2022 New EMS task force will evaluate services statewide, recommend new standards
August 8, 2022 RELEASE: Zenzinger Honored for Work to Prepare Foster Youth for Educational Success
July 29, 2022 Zenzinger Honored for Work to Prepare Colorado Students for Success
June 21, 2022 Following June Budget Forecast, Senate Democrats Celebrate Increased Colorado Cashback Relief Checks
May 26, 2022 JOINT RELEASE: SIGNED! Bipartisan Legislation to Save Coloradans Money on Housing
May 26, 2022 JOINT RELEASE: Signed! Slate of Bipartisan Education Bills to Prepare Students for Success Become Law
May 16, 2022 Signed! Legislation to Save People Money on Housing
May 13, 2022 Colorado legislature answers call to address workforce shortages and affordability
May 11, 2022 RELEASE: Colorado Senate Passes ‘Removing Barriers to Educator Preparation’ Legislation
May 9, 2022 RELEASE: Senate Approves Bipartisan Legislation to Save Coloradans Money on Housing
May 6, 2022 RELEASE: Bipartisan School Finance Act to Make Historic Investment in School Funding Clears Senate
May 5, 2022 RELEASE: Senate Signs Off on Zenzinger’s Bipartisan Bill to Get More Teachers in Classrooms
April 30, 2022 CO General Assembly Passes Higher Education Support for Foster Youth
April 29, 2022 Colorado passes nation’s first right to repair bill for wheechairs, awaits Gov. Polis signature
April 28, 2022 RELEASE: Bipartisan School Finance Act to Make Historic Investment in School Funding Clears Committee
April 28, 2022 RELEASE: Zenzinger’s Bipartisan Bill to Get More Teachers in Classrooms Clears Committee
April 25, 2022 RELEASE: Senate Passes Transformative $150 Million Housing Bill to Save Money on Housing, Build More Homes Families Can Afford
April 25, 2022 RELEASE: Senate Passes Bills to Save People Money, Bolster Behavioral Health Workforce, and Set Students Up for Success
April 21, 2022 RELEASE: SIGNED! Bill to Prepare Students For Success Becomes Law
April 18, 2022 RELEASE: Zenzinger’s Bill to Save Wheelchair Users Money on Repairs Clears Committee
April 14, 2022 RELEASE: Bipartisan Zenzinger Bill to Help Students Land Jobs, Bolster Colorado’s Workforce Wins Committee Approval
April 13, 2022 RELEASE: SIGNED! Zenzinger’s Bipartisan Education Bill to Set Students Up for Success, Help Schools Get Back on Track Becomes Law
April 13, 2022 RELEASE: Senate Passes Bipartisan Zenzinger Bill to Help Save Coloradans Money on Housing
April 7, 2022 RELEASE: Senate Passes State Budget to Invest in Colorado Families, Set Students Up for Success, and Save People Money
April 5, 2022 RELEASE: Transformative Bills to Save Coloradans Money on Housing Clear Committee
April 5, 2022 RELEASE: Senate Clears Bipartisan Zenzinger Bill to Set Students Up for Success
April 4, 2022 RELEASE: Senate Passes Zenzinger’s Bill to Increase Special Education Funding & Set Students Up for Success
March 25, 2022 RELEASE: Senate Passes Zenzinger’s Bipartisan Bill to Set Foster Youth Up for Educational Success
March 17, 2022 JOINT RELEASE: Economic and Budget Forecast Shows Continued Economic Growth
March 17, 2022 RELEASE: SIGNED! Zenzinger Bills to Address Teacher Shortage, Prevent Crime Become Law
March 16, 2022 JOINT RELEASE: Next Round of Bills to Save Coloradans Money on Housing Introduced
March 7, 2022 RELEASE: Senate Passes Bipartisan Zenzinger Bills to Address Teacher Shortage, Set Students Up For Success
March 7, 2022 RELEASE: Senate Passes Zenzinger’s Bipartisan Bill to Address Online Crime Amid National Consumer Protection Week
March 2, 2022 RELEASE: Bipartisan Zenzinger Bills to Address Teacher Shortage, Set Students Up For Success Move Forward
March 2, 2022 RELEASE: Zenzinger’s Bipartisan Bill to Address Online Crime, Cut Down on Retail Theft Advances
March 1, 2022 RELEASE: Senate Passes Bipartisan Education Bill to Set Students Up for Success, Help Schools Get Back on Track
February 23, 2022 RELEASE: Bipartisan Education Bill to Set Students Up for Success, Help Schools Get Back on Track Clears Committee
February 16, 2022 Education Committee Advances Zenzinger Bill to Increase Colorado Special Education Funding By More Than $93 Million
February 9, 2022 Colorado Senate Democrats Announce New Leadership
February 3, 2022 Zenzinger’s Bipartisan Bill to Set Foster Youth Up for Educational Success Clears Committee
January 29, 2022 Opinion: For students to flourish, teachers also must flourish - The Colorado Sun
January 28, 2022 JOINT RELEASE: ARPA Task Forces Unveil Recommendations to Improve Behavioral Health Care and Save People Money on Housing
January 12, 2022 RELEASE: Colorado Senate Democrats Announce First 10 Bills of 2022 Legislative Session
January 10, 2022 RELEASE: Student Success and Workforce Revitalization Task Force Releases Recommendations to Make Colorado More Affordable & Help Students
2021 Media Releases & Op-Eds
October 22, 2021 RELEASE: Democratic Women Senators Statement on Texas Abortion Ban SCOTUS Decision
October 5, 2021 RELEASE: Zenzinger Named Recipient of the 2021 Laws for Paws Award
September 8, 2021 RELEASE: Laws to Prevent Gun Violence, Address Teacher Shortages, Promote Affordable Housing & More Become Effective in Colorado
August 12, 2021 RELEASE: Sen. Zenzinger Statement on CMAS Test Results
July 29, 2021 RELEASE: Senator Zenzinger Awarded CASE Policy Leader Award for Dedication to Public Education
June 30, 2021 ICYMI: Bill to Enhance Equity for Marginalized Communities in Colorado Becomes Law
June 30, 2021 ICYMI: Major Education Bills to Support Colorado Students & Enhance Equity Become Law
June 30, 2021 RELEASE: SIGNED! Bill to Create Front Range Passenger Rail District Becomes Law.
June 28, 2021 RELEASE: Zenzinger Statement on New Law to Increase Transparency in Government
June 25, 2021 RELEASE: SIGNED! Bill to Support Foster Youth in Transition Becomes Law
June 22, 2021 RELEASE: Jefferson County Senators React to Arvada Shooting, Death of Officer Gordon Beesley
June 21, 2021 STATEMENT: Sen. Zenzinger Responds to Arvada Shooting
June 18, 2021 SIGNED! Colorado Comeback Bills to Expand Mental Health Access for Kids & Increase Access to State Resources Become Law
June 16, 2021 RELEASE: SIGNED! CO Comeback Bills Addressing Learning Loss & Supporting Educators Become Law
June 11, 2021 RELEASE: SIGNED! Zenzinger Bills Making Historic Investments in Colorado Schools
May 24, 2021 JOINT RELEASE: Democratic Leadership Applaud Supreme Court Decision, Pass Bill Bolstering K-12 funding
May 17, 2021 RELEASE: Historic Transportation Funding Legislation PASSES!
May 17, 2021 Senate passes Public School Finance Act unanimously
May 13, 2021 RELEASE: Senate Passes Bills Addressing Transit, Ballot Access, Victim Protection, & Childhood Education!
May 10, 2021 RELEASE: Senate Passes Bills to Support Colorado Veterans, Enhance Access to Mental Health Care!
May 3, 2021 RELEASE: Five Bipartisan State Stimulus Bills Receive UNANIMOUS Final Approval From the Senate
May 3, 2021 ICYMI: Bills to Address Housing Crisis, Support Colorado Educators Pass Senate!
April 27, 2021 Connecting Colorado: Front Range Passenger Rail Legislation Clears Committee!
April 26, 2021 CRELEASE: Colorado Comeback Legislation Clears Committee, Increasing Access to State Resources!
April 26, 2021 Nothin’ Going to Break Senate Democrats’ Stride as Legislative Session Marches on
April 26, 2021 PASSED! Bills to Enhance Equity for Marginalized Communities in Colorado
April 14, 2021 Colorado Comeback Legislation Clears Another Hurdle
April 13, 2021 JOINT RELEASE: Another Round of Colorado Stimulus Legislation Introduced
April 12, 2021 Denver is the New Home to an All-Star Line-Up of Legislative Proposals at the State Capitol This Week
March 31, 2021 JOINT RELEASE: Slate of Colorado Stimulus Legislation Introduced
March 31, 2021 Bill to Support Colorado’s Educator Workforce Clears Committee!
March 19, 2021 Senate Democrats Address Inequities in School Funding Formula, Bolster K-12 Education
March 16, 2021 Senate Passes Bipartisan Bills To Support & Strengthen Colorado Schools
March 12, 2021 Bill to Reduce Testing Burden, Support Teachers Clears Committee
March 4, 2021 Zenzinger Defends Coloradans With Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
February 26, 2021 Zenzinger Champions Local Schools & Small Businesses
February 26, 2021 Senate Passes Critical Funding Bills Prioritizing Schools, Business Owners, Environment
January 20, 2021 Sen. Rachel Zenzinger Appointed to CHFA’s Board of Directors
2020 Media Releases & Op-Eds
December 21, 2020 JOINT RELEASE: General Assembly Delays 2021 Session
December 10, 2020 Zenzinger named as Senate’s Chair of Education
December 4, 2020 Governor & Legislative Leadership Discuss Successful Special Session on COVID Relief
September 9, 2020 $4.8 Million Utility Assistance Program Launches
August 11, 2020 Jeffco Schools Foundation and CU Boulder announce $860,000 in scholarships for Jeffco Public Schools students
June 15, 2020 Senate Passes Bills to Bolster Education and Provide Relief for Hardworking Coloradans
June 11, 2020 Senate Passes Landmark COVID-19 Response Legislation Package
June 10, 2020 Critical COVID-19 Relief Legislation Moves Forward
June 10, 2020 Senate Finance Committee Approves Rapid Respond Legislation to COVID-19
June 6, 2020 Senate Committees Approve Bills Focused on Support for Students, Parents, & Small Businesses
June 6, 2020 Senate Passes FY20-21 Long Bill
May 14, 2020 JOINT RELEASE: General Assembly Dems Demand Federal Relief; Send Letter to Congress
May 12, 2020 JOINT RELEASE: JBC Dems Prioritizing Education, Health & Safety as State Faces $3.3B Revenue Shortfall
March 31, 2020 Letter From Colorado Delegation of State and Local Leaders Urges President To Expand Production of Medical Supplies
March 16, 2020 COVID-19: Colorado Updates & Resources
March 14, 2020 RELEASE: Joint Resolutions Approved To Temporarily Recess Legislative Session and Request a Court Opinion
March 13, 2020 RELEASE: Legislative Leadership Announces “Plan of Action” In Response to COVID-19
March 11, 2020 Zenzinger Bills to Honor Women Vets and Increase Government Accessibility Advance
March 10, 2020 Governor Polis Announces Additional Information on COVID-19
February 26, 2020 Zenzinger Bills Advance to Protect Exotic Animals, Refine Good Governance Practices
February 21, 2020 Bill to Protect Exotic Animals Passes Committee. SB 20-125 helps ensure humane treatment and animal welfare
February 21, 2020 Bill to Protect Students on Buses Moves Forward. Student Safety Measures Beyond the Classroom
February 13, 2020 Bill to Strengthen Colorado's Opportunity Scholarship Initiative Passes Senate. 2020 COSI Bill aims to align scholarship initiatives with financial aid best practices
February 5, 2020 Bill to Support Our State Military Forces Passes Unanimously. SB 20-091 increases the minimum pay for service members
January 29, 2020 Senate Education Advances Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Adult Education
January 27, 2020 Military + Veterans' Support Bills Pass Unanimously
January 22, 2020 Join us for #COSIDay at the Capitol
2019 Media Releases & Op-Eds
December 20, 2019 Joint Release: Continued, but Slower Growth Expected, Difficult Budget Choices Lie Ahead
December 10, 2019 Colorado Department of Higher Education opens application for Educator Loan Forgiveness program.
October 15, 2019 Senator Zenzinger Named “Legislator of the Year” by the Economic Development Council of Colorado
September 20, 2019 JOINT RELEASE: Economic Growth to Continue in Colorado; Yet Investments Constrained
July 21, 2019 Op-Ed Zenzinger: Republicans got caught trying to break the law; now their apologists spin it as moral injustice
July 15, 2019 40 General Assembly Democrats Call on Colorado's Congressional Delegation to Resolve the Immigration Crisis
July 9, 2019 Senator Zenzinger Receives Prestigious Stanley A. Leftwich Award for Work Supporting Public Education
June 19, 2019 Joint Press Release: JBC Dems Tout Strong Economic Growth After Newly Released Budget Forecast
May 20, 2019 Governor Polis Signs Garcia-Zenziger Bill to Make Higher Education More Affordable for Coloradans into Law
May 17, 2019 Governor Polis Signs Zenzinger Bill to Address Affordable Housing Shortage into Law
May 17, 2019 Senator Zenzinger Named “Legislator of the Year” by Home Health Care Association of Colorado
May 2, 2019 Senate Clears Zenzinger’s Bipartisan Bill to Support School Principals
May 2, 2019 Senate Passes Zenzinger Bill to Support Low-income Seniors and Coloradans with Disabilities
May 2, 2019 Senate Unanimously Passes Zenzinger’s Bipartisan Bill to Expand Dental Care for Low-income Seniors
April 30, 2019 Senate Passes Zenzinger Bill to Address Affordable Housing Shortage
April 24, 2019 Bill to Increase Public School Financing Unanimously Passes Senate Floor
April 15, 2019 Voting Rights Bill Unanimously Passes Colorado State Senate
March 28, 2019 Senate Votes to Advance FY 2019-2020 Budget
March 28, 2019 Senate Advances Bipartisan Budget Deal on Second Reading
March 29, 2019 JBC Member Senator Rachel Zenzinger's Remarks Ahead of Passage of the Budget
March 25, 2019 Senate Unanimously Clears Senator Zenzinger’s Bill to Support Motorcyclists
March 22, 2019 Senator Zenzinger Passes Several Priority Bills This Week
March 22, 2019 Senate Passes Zenzinger’s Bill to Regulate Campaign Financing
March 20, 2019 Senate Committee Unanimously Passes Two Tuition Assistance Bills to Help Make Higher Education More Affordable for Coloradans
March 20, 2019 Senator Zenzinger’s Bill Supporting Community Schools Heads to Governor Polis
March 19, 2019 Several Senate Democrats Priority Bills Pass Appropriations Committee, Head to Senate Floor for Consideration
March 15, 2019 JOINT RELEASE: Joint Budget Committee Democrats Respond to Newly Released Budget Forecast
March 10, 2019 JBC Joint Release: Democrats Working to Deliver for Colorado
February 5, 2019 Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Require Expanded Disclosure of Funding Behind Campaign Communications
January 30, 2019 Campaign Finance Bill Advances Through Senate State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee
January 24, 2019 Senate Education Committee Passes Educator Loan Forgiveness Program Bill
2018 Media Releases & Op-Eds
December 20, 2018 JOINT RELEASE: JBC Dems Weigh in on New Revenue Forecast
December 3, 2018 The Senate Democratic Caucus Announces Committee Assignments for the 2019 Legislative Session
November 8, 2018 Colorado Senate Democrats Elect Leadership for the 2019 Legislative Session
November 7, 2018 Democrats Gain a 19-16 Majority in the Colorado State Senate
August 30, 2018 Senator Rachel Zenzinger Nominated for Woman of Metro North Award
August 9, 2018 Twelve New Laws Sponsored by Senator Rachel Zenzinger Took Effect on August 8th
July 14, 2018 ‘Let’s Go, Colorado’ Town Hall Meeting
May 9, 2018 Op-Ed: Proud to offer proof: This age-old American system gets the job done
March 6, 2018 State Senator organizes meeting to advance school-funding efforts
February 13, 2018 Committee GOPers flunk answer to state’s teacher shortage
2017 Media Releases & Op-Eds
May 10, 2017 Governor visits Foster Elementary to sign Zenzinger bill into law
April 26, 2017 GOP blocks State Sen. Rachel Zenzinger's Bill to Expose Secret Spending
April 25, 2017 Senate Republicans Side with Special Interests, Oppose Transportation Funding Bill
April 17, 2017 RELEASE: Zenzinger helps Colorado Students Leverage Science Skills
April 10, 2017 ADVISORY: Sen. Zenzinger, Rep. Kraft-Tharp, and Rep. Sias to Host Town Hall in Westminster
March 21, 2017 ADVISORY: Sen. Zenzinger to Host "Pies and Charts" Budget Presentation in Westminster
March 13, 2017 Party of yesterday! Senate GOP backs corporal punishment?
March 6, 2017 Colorado State Senate Moves Comprehensive Construction Defects Reform Forward
February 27, 2017 ADVISORY: Sen. Zenzinger to Host ‘Coffee with Constituents’ in Arvada
February 17, 2017 ADVISORY: Sen. Zenzinger Hosts "What's Brewing at the Capitol?"
February 15, 2017 Bill to protect student data privacy voted down by GOP
February 15, 2017 Senator Rachel Zenzinger Helps Students Find Jobs -- Biliteracy Seal Highlights Language Skills
February 13, 2017 No help on horizon for Colorado housing market -- Senate committee kills ‘attainability’ bill sponsored by Zenzinger
February 6, 2017 GOP Votes down Zenzinger bill backed by sheriffs & police chiefs
January 19, 2017 ICYMI: Sen. Zenzinger's Interview with the Transit Alliance re: the 2017 Legislative Session
January 17, 2017 ADVISORY: Sen. Zenzinger and Rep. Kraft-Tharp to Host Town Hall this Saturday on Transportation
2014 Media Releases & Op-Eds
July 31, 2014 Advisory: Sen. Zenzinger to host 'Coffee with Constituents' open forum
July 1, 2014 Advisory: Sen. Zenzinger to host town hall discussion on water in Colorado
June 27, 2014 Sen. Zenzinger leads charge to protect seniors
June 26, 2014 Advisory: Sen. Zenzinger to host 'Coffee with Constituents' with Senate Majority leadership
June 10, 2014 Advisory: Sen. Zenzinger to host town hall discussion on issues affecting Colorado seniors
May 26, 2014 Law to help disabled vets’ families signed on Memorial Day
May 22, 2014 Sen. Zenzinger tours schools across Arvada
May 16, 2014 Number of school counselors to increase with new law
May 6, 2014 Op-Ed: Opponents block bill to reduce testing in public school
May 5, 2014 Zenzinger makes headway on her key ‘E’ priorities: elders, education, and economic development
April 29, 2014 Bipartisan bill ensures seniors and disabled veterans maintain property tax exemption
April 29, 2014 Sen. Zenzinger visits Westminster businesses on second installment of 'Discovery Tour'
April 26, 2014 Op-Ed: Strong counselors make strong schools; Program with boost from new legislation will benefit all Colorado students
April 22, 2014 Session Wrap-Up at Sen. Zenzinger ‘Coffee’ Event
April 22, 2014 Advisory: Sen. Zenzinger to tour Westminster businesses as part of 'Discovery Tour' *UPDATED*
April 21, 2014 Advisory: Sen. Zenzinger to tour Westminster businesses as part of 'Discovery Tour'
April 20, 2014 Notable bills to be heard in Senate this week
April 18, 2014 The Colorado Senate -- week in review
April 15, 2014 Tuesday Recap: Senate Tackles 29 Bills Today
April 14, 2014 Sen. Zenzinger champions education, advances four education policies
April 11, 2014 Sen. Zenzinger and Sen. Kerr stand with women, advocate for equal pay for equal work
April 9, 2014 Helping high-risk, alternative education students
April 7, 2014 'Discovery Tour' takes Sen. Zenzinger from business to business across Arvada
March 28, 2014 The Colorado Senate – week in review
March 26, 2014 New laws: Businesses raising capital, schools sharing resources; Governor signs first two bills by Sen. Zenzinger
March 26, 2014 Addressing dropout rates through school innovation
March 26, 2014 Media Advisory: Sen. Zenzinger Town Hall at New Location April 19
March 17, 2014 Op-Ed: Everybody benefits when we invest in teachers; Give educators resources to develop as leaders
March 13, 2014 Bipartisan bill recognizes rural school partnerships
March 6, 2014 Town Hall Crowd to Learn about Disaster Recovery
February 28, 2014 The Colorado Senate – week in review
February 26, 2014 Meet the Pres. Tomorrow with Sens. Rachel Zenzinger and Mary Hodge
February 24, 2014 Op-Ed: Exploitation of elders is abuse, pure and simple. A simple fix will help protect our seniors from fraud and financial crime
February 23, 2014 Notable bills to be heard in Senate this week
February 19, 2014 Business friendly bill ushered through committee by Sen. Zenzinger
February 10, 2014 Senate passes Sen. Zenzinger’s first bill
February 3, 2014 Media Advisory: Education is Spotlight of Second Town Hall for Sen. Zenzinger
January 12, 2014 Media Advisory: Town hall meeting Jan. 18 with Rep. Kraft-Tharp, Sen. Zenzinger