Statement of Sen. Kerry Donovan and Rep. Dylan Roberts in Response to Gov. Polis' Executive Order Establishing the Office of Saving People Money on Health Care

January 23, 2019

Denver, CO – Governor Jared Polis today signed an executive order establishing the Office of Saving People Money on Health Care. In response, Senator Kerry Donovan and Representative Dylan Roberts - sponsors of two cutting-edge pieces of legislation that would establish a public option in the state of Colorado - released the following statement:  "We are glad to see Governor Polis make health care one of his top priorities and we are ready to pass legislation this session to start saving Coloradans money on their health care as soon as possible. After watching our legislation to lower health care costs die on a party-line vote in recent years, we are looking forward to bringing our cutting edge solutions to save people money on health care to Governor Polis' desk for him to sign into law and make sure that this new office can begin its mission with legislative success.  Addressing the skyrocketing cost of health care in Colorado will take commitment and leadership from all branches of government and all parties. Nothing short of hard work will solve the crisis of cost facing many individuals in Colorado. We are excited to see Governor Polis sign an executive order that sends an unmistakable message that this administration will make lowering the cost of health care a priority."

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