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Budget bill is balanced and will be ready for introduction on Tuesday. What about full day kindergarten? It is still funded; however that is part of the School Finance Act bill that will also be introduced next week. Many debates to have and priorities to be set within that reduced funding.

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the state legislature has made the unprecedented decision to close for two weeks, from March 14 to March 30. Leadership stated they would reassess at that time, the adjournment could possibly be longer. I applaud them for putting public safety first. This is a prudent step with people coming from all over our state, the country, and even the world, being in close proximity all day, every day.

This morning I received notification that the state capitol building will be closed to the public on Monday and Tuesday, March 16 and 17 for a thorough cleaning. It is cleaned constantly during the day, every day, as a routine practice. This goes a step further.

MLK Day and the legislature is not in session. A good day for desk work, catching up, and reading MANY bills! Over 250 introduced already.

Legislative Session convenes on Wednesday, January 8, at 10 a.m. Hard to believe the interim went so quickly! Many major issues will be considered by the legislators. It also is an election year, which adds an additional dynamic.

Panel to consider repurposing Regional Center rather than selling it DENVER — The time is now to start talking about what to do with the main campus of the Grand Junction Regional Center while the state is working to relocate