All 100 General Assembly members can submit five bills, so we have quite a few starting through the process…
Author: Barbara McLachlan
State Rep. Barbara McLachlan represents House District 59, which includes Archuleta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, La Plata, Ouray and San Juan counties.
REP. BARBARA MCLACHLAN: Bipartisanship Accomplishments
Passing the School Finance Bill is a requirement every year, but this one felt great…
REP. BARBARA MCLACHLAN: Bipartisanship… Alive and Well in Colorado
I joined several Western Slope Legislators last week for a large, bipartisan Zoom townhall…
REP. BARBARA MCLACHLAN: Supporting Tribal Health Facilities
Using Colorado’s one-time funds to help our neighbors’ behavioral health is money well spent…
REP. BARBARA MCLACHLAN: Looking to Improve Student Safety, Mental Health
Mental health is an enormous issue with our students, growing worse during the pandemic. Suicide is the leading cause of death for youths in Colorado…
LEGISLATIVE REPORT: ‘Laser Focus’
Not on this list, but coming later this session, are bills to make record investments in public schools, improve access to behavioral health, and uphold our water rights while prioritizing cleaner waterways and air…
LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP: Helping Colorado Build Back Stronger
In particular, I’m proud of the work we did that was specifically tailored to meet the needs of rural Colorado…
REP. BARBARA MCLACHLAN: The Bills are Flying
Currently, 15 percent of greenhouse gases come from the key components of buildings and roads, including cement, concrete, steel, asphalt, glass and wood…
OPINION: Correcting Historical Injustices, While Growing Colorado’s Economy
Despite the headline-grabbing incidents of discrimination on the House floor, we’re busy working to make Colorado a better, more prosperous and more equal place for everyone to live…
OPINION: A Difficult Year at the Colorado Legislature
We passed laws to outlaw price gouging during emergencies, preventing bad actors for charging exorbitant amounts for ventilators, masks and pulse oximeters, for example…
OPINION: The Language of the Unheard
I have always said I understood, and I have always said I am not a racist. But, admittedly, I hadn’t joined others during that peaceful protest Thursday night…