New leadership: The Colorado Senate Democratic caucus elected new leadership last week, beginning with Steve Fenberg (D-Boulder) to serve as the next President of the Colorado Senate, and Dominick Moreno (D-Commerce City) to serve as the next Majority Leader. Sen. Rachel Zenzinger (D-Arvada) was subsequently elected to serve on the Joint Budget Committee. Outgoing Senate President Leroy Garcia (D-Pueblo) said, "This dynamic and diverse leadership team has the experience and vision necessary to lead this caucus with dignity and honor, and I know they have what it takes to get the job done and move Colorado forward." The changes will take effect on February 24. To read more, click HERE.

Resolution to ask voters to stop time switch: Voters may get an opportunity to permanently stop switching between Mountain Standard Time and Daylight Savings Time. Colorado State Senator Jeff Bridges will bring forward a resolution that will refer the measure to the November ballot. If voters approve, the state would stay on Mountain Standard Time year-round. In addition, the resolution asks the United States Congress to adopt Daylight Savings Time year-round, an issue that has come up in Congress for several years and failed to pass. According to National Conference of State Legislatures, 19 states have adopted similar resolutions or legislation. To read more, click HERE.

Gov. Polis and state lawmakers unveil public safety plan: Top level state officials including Governor Polis, Lieutenant Governor Primavera, legislators, cabinet members, community leaders, and member of law enforcement, unveiled a new public safety plan to make Colorado among the ten safest states in the nation. The plan focused on policies aimed at preventing crim from happening, reducing recidivism, community safety, and behavioral health. For more information, click HERE.