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State lawmakers debate three bills that are aimed to help Colorado families with costs
Denver 7| February 20, 2023
“Meanwhile for the child tax credit, starting in 2024 the credit amount would be increased based on the taxpayer’s filing status and income. The percentage the filer could claim would increase by roughly 10% in each earning bracket.
“It’s a tax credit that’s unique in that it encourages and rewards work. So, for each dollar that a working person earns, you begin to earn a tax credit. As you earn more money, the benefit of that tax credit is phased in over time, until you reach a maximum level,” said Rep. Shannon Bird, D-Westminster.”
Joint Budget Committee Already Meeting about FY 2023-2024 Budget
The Villager | December 8, 2022
On November 22, Polis met with the new JBC and answered their questions on a host of subjects, including how to increase housing around the state, the nuances of K-12 education funding, competing interests in the Colorado River, and how the state will continue programs that were implemented with federal money that was available as a result of the pandemic.
Q&A with Shannon Bird and Emily Sirota | House Democrats’ new faces on the Joint Budget Committee
Colorado Politics | November 28, 2022
Colorado Politics: Why the JBC and why now?
Shannon Bird: JBC has been a longstanding interest of mine since I’ve been in the legislature. It’s a competitive role, lots of people seek it. The timing just happened to be right.
The budget is the most interesting part of our work, how the state is poised to deliver solutions for people expecting good, competent government.
JBC is that opportunity to get to a higher level o how the government operates. I know it’s a lot of work, but it’s the right place for me.
Shannon Bird Appointed to Influential Joint Budget Committee
Colorado Politics | November 14, 2022
Bird, D-Westminster, said it’s a privilege to join the budget-crafting panel. “While Colorado leads the nation in job growth, fiscal constraints mean we must be smart about where we direct our resources,” she said. “We have an opportunity to address historical inequities that disproportionately impact communities of color, and I’m committed to working with my colleagues to craft an equitable budget that reflects the priorities of our constituents and the diversity of our caucus and prepares our state for the bright future we have ahead.”
For State Reps, City Councils Were Proving Grounds
Westminster Window | November 11, 2022
Bird plans to reach across the aisle in the legislature, when the session begins in January. “We live in a state with a diversity of opinion, diversity of ideas, and when you’re willing to come together with people who might see a path forward a little bit differently and learn from them, in some cases, I think it dials down the animosity and ultimately leads to a much better solution,” she said.
2022 Election Results, Bird Declares Victory Over DeMott
Westminster Window | November 9, 2022
A former Westminster city councilor, Bird was elected to the legislature in 2018. Some of her main priorities include transportation, healthcare, housing, education and public safety. “I feel grounded, I feel excited and definitely motivated to get back to work,” she said.