Are you aware of the actions taken in your name by the state legislature? The state senators and representatives are your voice. This is what happened Wednesday:
One proposal, by Sen. Ron May (R-Colorado Springs) would have made $8.5 million of higher-education funds available for merit-based grants to students who show aptitude in math or science. The result? Voted down by the Democratic majority.
Another, by Assistant Senate GOP leader Nancy Spence (R-Centennial) would have restored almost $8 million for the Governor’s Opportunity Scholarships, which are need-based but also reward merit. The result? Voted down by the Democratic majority.
An amendment proposed by Sen. Ted Harvey (R-Highlands Ranch) would have made across-the-board cuts to the state’s bureaucracy in order to increase tuition stipends that the state provides to college students. The result? Voted down by the Democratic majority.
Another amendment by Sen. Scott Renfroe (R-Eaton) would have limited pending tuition hikes at the state’s major universities to only 5%. The result? Voted down by the Democratic majority.
Sen. Greg Brophy’s (R-Wray) amendment would have directed the state’s Medicaid fraud unit to investigate companies that have been found guilty of Medicare and Medicaid fraud in other states. The result? Voted down by the Democratic majority.
Anyone sense a trend here?
Taken liberally (ha!) from Colorado Senate News, where you can read the whole thing. And you should.