Chaer Robert
@chaerrobert.bsky.social
Policy issues such as poverty, economics, taxes, race, class & health are my passion.
A lot to digest: collaborating with dozens of community & governmental organizations. It will take coordinated efforts to implement the provisions of #OBBBA with diminishing resources while minimizing the damage to people’s access to #SNAP & #Medicaid
This document reflects contributions over the late summer and early fall of 2025 by Coloradans who shared their expertise in public benefits systems; discussed current current obstacles to public programs, training, & decent jobs; & debated solutions. Read the recs here: copolicy.org/resource/rec...
Recommendations on the Implementation of the OBBBA in Colorado - CCLP
A list of recommendation on the implementation of the OBBBA in Colorado regarding public benefits systems and work requirements.
copolicy.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Planning now to help eligible Coloradans maintain access to food & health care as new #SNAP & #Medicaid work requirements take effect over the next couple years
CCLP's latest blog includes a summary of the list of recommendations advocates identified on the implementation of the OBBBA regarding public benefits systems and work requirements. Learn more about the work requirements recommendations and read our blog here: copolicy.org/news/colorad...
Coloradans address OBBBA’s attack on public programs - CCLP
A summary of the list of recommendations on the implementation of the OBBBA in Colorado regarding public benefits systems and work requirements.
copolicy.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Continuing a disturbing practice of providing no advance notice of massive change without allowing time for individuals, governments, nonprofits and businesses to cope or plan for transitions. This capriciousness intensifies the chaos and damage done.
FRAC is deeply disappointed that the USDA quietly released an alarming memo late last week announcing that states have until November 1 to implement some of the most harmful cuts to the SNAP in decades.
Read our full statement here: frac.org/news/deadlin...
Read our full statement here: frac.org/news/deadlin...
October 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Continuing a disturbing practice of providing no advance notice of massive change without allowing time for individuals, governments, nonprofits and businesses to cope or plan for transitions. This capriciousness intensifies the chaos and damage done.
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Registration is now open for CCLP's signature event, Colorado Champions Awards! Join us on 11/20/2025 from 5:00-8:00pm at Skylight for our celebratory awards reception. Register today with code "EARLYBIRD" for discounted tickets only until 10/4/2025!
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Colorado Champions Awards - CCLP
CCLP invites you to join us on November 20, 2025 from 5:00-8:00pm, for our Colorado Champions Awards at Skylight in Denver’s Santa Fe Arts District.
copolicy.org
September 26, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Registration is now open for CCLP's signature event, Colorado Champions Awards! Join us on 11/20/2025 from 5:00-8:00pm at Skylight for our celebratory awards reception. Register today with code "EARLYBIRD" for discounted tickets only until 10/4/2025!
copolicy.org/event/colora...
copolicy.org/event/colora...
Ending our joint League of Women Voters & Colo Social Legislation Committee w Bell Policy talking about a potential 2026 ballot measure establishing a progressive income tax.
September 17, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Ending our joint League of Women Voters & Colo Social Legislation Committee w Bell Policy talking about a potential 2026 ballot measure establishing a progressive income tax.
September 17, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Chris Stiffler of @coloradofiscal.bsky.social on “rolling conformity “ with federal tax changes, so federal cuts in revenue roll into state cuts in revenue, unless Colorado delinks which happened in Special session
September 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Chris Stiffler of @coloradofiscal.bsky.social on “rolling conformity “ with federal tax changes, so federal cuts in revenue roll into state cuts in revenue, unless Colorado delinks which happened in Special session
September 16, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Live event by League of Women Voters of Denver and Colorado Social Legislation Committee. All are invited.
September 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Live event by League of Women Voters of Denver and Colorado Social Legislation Committee. All are invited.
Coloradans need health care and child care to be productive and to care for themselves and their families. Education is an investment in a better future. For too many, these basics are unaffordable. This offers a solution. #cokids #cohealth #cobudget
Today, the Protect Colorado’s Future coalition announced plans to put a graduated income tax on the 2026 ballot. This proposal would lower taxes for 98% of Coloradans, while raising taxes on those making more than $500,000 a year. Read our press release here: copolicy.org/news/colorad...
Coloradans launch 2026 ballot push for graduated state income tax - CCLP
New ballot measure proposals would cut taxes for 98 percent of Coloradans, raise revenue to address budget crisis.
copolicy.org
September 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The “big beautiful bill” #OBBB is basically an irresponsible package of tax breaks focused on corporations & the wealthy, paid for with increased US debt & shifting program costs to the states. #coleg is left to deal with the huge budget hole #OBBBA
Take Action: Urge Colorado Legislators to Close Corporate Tax Loopholes! Tell your legislator to put our families first and by taxing corporations fairly. Legislators need to hear from you today! coloradofiscal.org/take-action-...
August 21, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Hands off the #Smithsonian ! Don’t whitewash history.
August 20, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Hands off the #Smithsonian ! Don’t whitewash history.
Just what I was looking for- to track the avalanche of harm coming our way- an interactive timeline of implementation of sections of the "Big, Beautiful Bill". Thanks @centeronbudget.bsky.social ! www.cbpp.org/research/fed...
#OBBBA #OBBA
#OBBBA #OBBA
Implementing the Harmful Republican Megabill: a Timeline | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
The Republicans’ harmful megabill, enacted through budget reconciliation on July 4, 2025, will raise costs for families and take away health coverage, food assistance, and other essentials from...
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August 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Just what I was looking for- to track the avalanche of harm coming our way- an interactive timeline of implementation of sections of the "Big, Beautiful Bill". Thanks @centeronbudget.bsky.social ! www.cbpp.org/research/fed...
#OBBBA #OBBA
#OBBBA #OBBA
Me with MiCasa Resource Center CEO Angeles Ortega at Taste of La Receta event this evening
August 2, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Me with MiCasa Resource Center CEO Angeles Ortega at Taste of La Receta event this evening
Tonight’s Taste of La Receta showcased food samples prepared by chefs from MiCasa’s culinary entrepreneur program
August 2, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Tonight’s Taste of La Receta showcased food samples prepared by chefs from MiCasa’s culinary entrepreneur program
The “Big, Beautiful #BudgetBill “ is basically a cost shift to states of $1billion to help ( along with increasing debt) fund tax breaks for wealthy & corporations.
NEW: Colorado lawmakers must cut $1 billion from state’s current budget because of GOP federal tax and spending bill coloradosun.com/2025/07/30/c... #copolitics #coleg
Colorado lawmakers must cut $1 billion from state’s current budget because of GOP federal spending bill
Presentations about the so-called big, beautiful bill to the Executive Committee of the Legislative Council on Wednesday was a precursor to a special lawmaking term expected to be called by Gov. Jared...
coloradosun.com
July 31, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The “Big, Beautiful #BudgetBill “ is basically a cost shift to states of $1billion to help ( along with increasing debt) fund tax breaks for wealthy & corporations.
Happening now-#coleg Joint Democratic Caucus now hearing cumulative impact of Congress’ Big Budget Bill on Colorado families- from Colo Fiscal Institute, Colo Center in Law & Policy, Community College of Denver, & Bell Policy
July 31, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Happening now-#coleg Joint Democratic Caucus now hearing cumulative impact of Congress’ Big Budget Bill on Colorado families- from Colo Fiscal Institute, Colo Center in Law & Policy, Community College of Denver, & Bell Policy
US Health & Human Services now accepting public comment on proposed reclassification and redefinition of "Federal Public Benefits" to prohibit programs from including services to many immigrant families- now through August 11 only. Submit your comment here:
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July 23, 2025 at 7:34 PM
US Health & Human Services now accepting public comment on proposed reclassification and redefinition of "Federal Public Benefits" to prohibit programs from including services to many immigrant families- now through August 11 only. Submit your comment here:
regulations.gov/docket/AHRQ-...
regulations.gov/docket/AHRQ-...
Thanks for your reporting @chalkbeat.org . Those who have family cared for in early childhood education settings or in nursing homes may find themselves unexpectedly personally impacted by overzealous and senseless #ICE deportation of critical members of our community.
After a child care worker is detained, a community is left reeling
Nicolle Orozco Forero had a gift for working with children with disabilities. Then she and her seriously ill son were taken into ICE custody.
After a child care worker is detained, a community is left reeling
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July 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Thanks for your reporting @chalkbeat.org . Those who have family cared for in early childhood education settings or in nursing homes may find themselves unexpectedly personally impacted by overzealous and senseless #ICE deportation of critical members of our community.
I was shocked the other day to hear that the HHS Secretary could, without publishing a proposed change & allowing public comment, redefine what is a “federal public benefit” w/o #Congress or the Courts impacting health clinics & #Headstart
"Policies that target immigrants and low-income communities are a hallmark of authoritarian rule. The same may be said of directives that ignore existing laws and constraints on power... This erosion of rights harms all of us." copolicy.org/news/cclp-co...
CCLP condemns slate of new directives from Trump administration agencies - CCLP
Reversal of decades-old federal policy will deprive Coloradans of access to basic health care, nutrition, education, and more.
copolicy.org
July 14, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I was shocked the other day to hear that the HHS Secretary could, without publishing a proposed change & allowing public comment, redefine what is a “federal public benefit” w/o #Congress or the Courts impacting health clinics & #Headstart
Don’t pay for tax breaks for wealthy & corporations with #medicaid & #SNAP cuts and money borrowed for the future. #budget bill
Senate Republicans made a horrible House bill even worse. House Republicans should step back & find the courage to say no to any bill that would raise costs & take health coverage & food assistance away from people struggling to afford the basics.
July 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
@copolicy.bsky.social staff here at LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce event where they are honoring Charlie Brennan & others
June 26, 2025 at 12:45 AM
@copolicy.bsky.social staff here at LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce event where they are honoring Charlie Brennan & others