Join The Colorado Sun as we talk to Colorado lawmakers, health experts, scientists and more about issues affecting Colorado.

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Join The Colorado Sun’s politics team in-person to preview the 2026 Legislative Session with some of our state’s lawmakers. Topics will include what Coloradans can expect during the session surrounding politics and policy, as well as a focus on the budget deficit.

Colorado Sun’s Politics Reporter & Editor Jesse Paul will lead the conversation.

Speakers include:

• Gov. Jared Polis – Virtual but will be broadcasted during the in-person event- 6-6:30 p.m.
• Senate Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez, D-Denver – 6:30-7 p.m.
• Colorado House Speaker Julie McCluskie, D-Dillon – 6:30-7 p.m
• State Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, R-Brighton – 7-7:30 p.m.

More speakers to be announced

This event is free, but RSVPing is required. Questions for the speakers can be submitted to sunevents@coloradosun.com.

This event is presented by Colorado Education Association and sponsored by Aponte & Busam Public Affairs Consultants

CEA is the largest union of educators in the state, representing nearly 40,000 K-12 teachers, education support professionals, higher education staff, retired educators, and students preparing to become educators. Together, CEA is leading the fight for respect for educators, investment in our schools, safe classrooms, and strong communities where every student can thrive.

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