Shared by @senatorchriskolker via Instagram on Jan. 1st, 2026 As I prepare for the 2026 session and the New Year, I’ve been reflecting on both our progress and the challenges ahead. Recent reporting from Nick Coltrain at the Denver Post highlighted the impact of Colorado’s expanded Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), an important tool that has returned thousands of dollars to low‑income families and strengthened economic mobility across our state. I’m proud to have sponsored le

During the interim, Senator Kolker spent time connecting with students across his district. He visited fourth graders at Sandberg Elementary, where he walked them through Colorado’s civics process and answered questions about how state government works. He also joined the Colorado Education Association at Centennial Academy for the Fine Arts as part of the Educator for a Day program, gaining firsthand insight into the daily experiences of teachers and students. These classroo

Published: March 31, 2025 Source: CBS Colorado Senator Chris Kolker is co-sponsoring Senate Bill 25-200 , a bipartisan initiative aimed...

Published: April 2025 Sources: CBS Colorado , CPR News In his role as Chair of the Colorado Senate Education Committee, Senator Chris...

Published: February 26, 2025 Source: PERA On The Issues On February 26, 2025, Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 25-028 into law—a...

Published: 2025 Legislative Session Source: Colorado Governor’s Office As part of a broader bipartisan effort to enhance public safety...

Published: January 2025 Source: Chalkbeat Colorado Senator Chris Kolker has been named Chair of the Colorado Senate Education Committee ...

Published: January 2025 Source: PERA On The Issues During the 2025 legislative session, Senator Chris Kolker sponsored House Bill 25-1052...

Senator Chris Kolker (D-16) speaks with students after the meeting. Multiple different Students Demand Action groups worked to host a...

Before the next legislative session begins, state Sen. Chris Kolker met with residents in Centennial to discuss his legislative...

The American Federation of Teachers in Colorado endorsed Senator Kolker for his continued support of all education workers, teachers,...

Proud to stand in solidarity with SEIU and the striking Kaiser workers!

"Each year, we present Healthier Colorado’s Care Access Award to those committed to removing barriers to care. This 2023 Legislative...

Gun violence victims now have an easier path toward filing lawsuits against the firearm industry. The law rolls back some long-held legal...

Each year the Colorado Education Association honors the legislators who centered educators and students in the legislation they pursued...

Sen. Kolker shared with the crowd his policy priorities. Read more here

Governor Polis signed HB23-1112, sponsored by Senator Chris Kolker, which expands the state Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child...

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A bill by Senator Chris Kolker to crack down on out-of-state online car retailers, such as Carvana, is on its way to Governor Jared...

Senator Kolker's bill would raise the percentages at which Colorado matches the federal earned income tax credit and child tax credits....