House Democrats in the News
Democrats in the House are working hard on your behalf. Take a look at some of the news they're making around town and around the state.
Wednesday May 10, 2006
Lawmakers follow through on reform
Denver Post editorial
Dems celebrate their success at boosting funding for schools
Berny Morson, Rocky Mountain News
Bill leaves current PERA benefits intact
Owens: Pension deal a major legislative accomplishment
The state’s pension fund will become a little less generous for future hires under new legislation, but members of the Public Employees’ Retirement Association have essentially dodged a bullet.
David Milstead, Rocky Mountain News
West Slope reaps state funds
Western Colorado fared well in the recently-concluded legislative session.
Gary Harmon, The Daily Sentinel
Lawmakers generally satisfied with session
Promises made, promises kept. That’s the theme Democrats and even some Republicans were using Tuesday to tout the handling of additional money the state was allowed to keep, thanks to voter approval of Referendum C last fall.
Charles Ashby, Chieftain Denver Bureau
Democrats, GOP both take credit for session
Measures on tourism, jobs cited as key achievements
April M. Washington and Lynn Bartels, Rocky Mountain News
Colorado Lawmakers End This Year’s Session
“We got more done for more people in less time than at any point in recent history.”
by Terry Jessup, cbs4denver.com
Rivals agree promises kept
by Chris Frates and Mark P. Couch, Denver Post Staff Writers
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Born and raised in Fort Collins, Representative Fischer is an engineer whose priorities include ethical government and fiscal responsibility. He sits on the House Education Committee.
Representative Benefield is the vice chair of the Finance Committee. As a former small business owner, her legislative priorities include revitalizing business opportunities and jobs for Coloradans. Debbie lives in Arvada. 
Representative Kefalas was elected to the House in 2006 after a 30-year career in the local, national and international peace and justice movements. He lives in Larimer and is the father of an Iraq war veteran. 