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Elizabeth Velasco: “I also passed laws around protecting our healthy forests to…”

Featuring: Elizabeth Velasco, Colorado House of Representatives, District 57

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Elizabeth Velasco (D) vs Caleb Waller (R) House District 57 Debate

Published | Video Starts at 14:30

So that's why this year, I passed a law, together with Senator Roberts to make sure that semis were not able to pass on the left, to make sure that they're driving at the right speed through our canyon. I also passed laws around protecting our healthy forests to make sure that we don't have more fires that cost weeks closures. And I 70 is that gateway to the west. It's so important for our economy, for a way of life, and I am committed to continuing to do that work. (14:30–14:40)

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Asserts passing laws to protect forests and prevent fires causing prolonged closures.

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