Author: Shannon Bird

Shannon Bird Lisa Frizell In today’s political climate, it sometimes seems there isn’t a lot people can agree on. As elected officials, it’s our responsibility to hear about the concerns and issues facing all of our constituents and advocate on their behalf at the state Capitol. One issue that continues to plague Coloradans from across…

Shannon Bird Hard work pays off in America. But an unbalanced playing field can mean not everyone has a fair chance. Unnecessary trade barriers, for instance, distort our economy by increasing the price of raw materials. Aluminum is a prime example of how these tariff-induced price increases impact small businesses across the country. As part…

Shannon Bird The COVID pandemic created a financial crisis, which threatened lives and devastated the personal finances of too many Coloradans. The damaged economy forced substantial cuts to crucial state programs, including the Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA), which is our public pension and retirement system. PERA provides retirement and other benefits to more…