The LIBRE Initiative Colorado

The Tamale Act Bill was signed into law by the Governor, and we are proud to have helped advance and improve this legislation to expand opportunity for home-based food entrepreneurs while upholding dignity, limited government, and constitutional rights.

“We thank Governor Polis for vetoing HB26-1005 and protecting workers' freedom in Colorado. Hispanic workers, families, and small business owners deserve policies that expand opportunity not create new barriers to economic success. By rejecting this legislation, the Governor helped preserve worker's choice, support job creation, and keep Colorado a competitive place to work, invest, and build a business.” - Angel Merlos Strategic Director

LIBRE Applauds Governor Polis for Vetoing HB26-1005 - The LIBRE Initiative The LIBRE Initiative applauds Governor Jared Polis for keeping his commitment and vetoing HB26-1005 on Friday. The legislation would have undermined worker freedom, increased costs for Colorado businesses, and created greater economic uncertainty at a time when many families are already facing affor...

In America, if you reach for the stars, you may just get there.

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Why is LIBRE so passionate about empowering the Hispanic community to fight for American principles like freedom?

Because 250 years from now, we want to be the ones who made a difference.

Today we remember the men and women who gave “their last full measure of devotion” to our nation.

What a great night of connection and leadership! 🌟
Grateful to hear from incredible leaders & LIBRE activists like Councilwoman Doris Crespo, Real Estate Professional Zonia Alvarado, and the Lead Ambassador of Latinos Run, Vladimir Martinez—each inspiring the next generation to take that one small step and lead.

Strategic Director Angel Merlos speaks with ABC Denver on proposed Xcel Energy rate hikes that would raise costs for Colorado families.

Angel Merlos on ABC Denver: Xcel Energy rate hikes raising costs, especially Hispanic families - The LIBRE Initiative Orginally posted on ABC Denver 7.

LIBRE Opposes Xcel Energy Rate Increase Proposal, Urges Colorado Families to Speak Out at Public Hearing.

LIBRE Opposes Xcel Energy Rate Increase Proposal, Urges Colorado Families to Speak Out at Public Hearing - The LIBRE Initiative Denver, Colorado – Today, the LIBRE Initiative is reaffirming its strong opposition to proposed utility rate increases that would significantly raise costs for Colorado families already facing rising cost-of-living pressures. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will hold a remote public...

A 20% tax cut helped small businesses grow. Now it’s permanent.

Nearly half of Hispanic businesses benefit. More jobs. More opportunity.

But some in Washington opposed it.

Representative Lisa McClain and LIBRE Executive Director Sandra Benitez’s joint op-ed has a clear message for them.