sen. irene aguilar
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LAMBERT | Sudden death of legislation was a setback for mental health care
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When a bill passes the statehouse with overwhelming bipartisan support, but is killed through the guile of a small minority that refuses to compromise and would rather see taxpayer dollars held hostage, we don’t need lectures from the saboteurs about how a mythical impasse resulted in the bill’s failure. Yet, that is what has transpired…
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Strode: Aguilar bill calls for transparency for Community Centered Boards
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State Sen. Irene Aguilar, D-Denver, has introduced a bill to ensure that the state’s 20 Community Centered Boards are subject to regular financial and performance reviews. CCBs, private non-profits designated as entry points into support systems for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, receive funding from state, federal and local governments. Senate Bill 16-038 would make…