Photo: Adam Hillberry Published: April 2026 Sources: Giles Clasen - The Denver Voice , Colette Bordelon - Denver 7 ABC On Transgender Day of Visibility 2026, Colorado lawmakers look to honor Jax Gratton, a 34-year-old transgender woman who was described as brave, kind, and strong. Jax was an activist who passed away in 2025 and was honored at the Colorado Capitol on Transgender Day of Visibility 2026. Senator Kolker shared remarks in honor of Jax, saying, " On Transgender Day

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...