Brittany Pettersen

I stopped by Makerspace in Wheat Ridge, and this place is exactly what Colorado communities need. Students as young as 14 are learning hands-on skills, entrepreneurs are getting real coaching to bu...

As Colorado faces an unprecedented drought, we know all too well that these dry conditions mean more severe wildfires that can happen any time—making planning ahead absolutely crucial. Today, we a...

The man dismantling Medicaid and maternal services called himself the “father of fertility.” Disgusting. If Trump truly cared about women having healthy babies and safer pregnancies, he wouldn’t ...

Families across Colorado are getting priced out of the communities they love because housing costs are out of control. ⠀ I’m so proud to have fought to pass a comprehensive housing package that inc...

Rent is going up. Homeownership is out of reach. And Colorado is short 100,000 homes for the people who live here. This week, the House passed bipartisan legislation I worked on to build more housi...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Like so many families, ours has been impacted by mental health issues and a system that doesn’t support those who are struggling. Eighteen years ago, I lost m...

Trump's DOJ is cutting taxpayer-funded checks to Jan. 6 rioters who attacked our Capitol & assaulted police officers. ⠀ But when it comes to Medicaid, Medicare, & daycare for working families? Trum...

STEM skills drive growth and innovation to keep America competitive. ⠀ If you're in middle or high school and you've ever wanted to build an app — or learn how — The Congressional App Challenge is ...

Republicans, it's time to take grandpa's keys. How much more do you need to witness before you take action? Outside of his insane rants, social media posts, and unlawful actions, he even fell asle...

We know mothers are struggling to make ends meet in Trump’s economy. It’s time we bring back the American dream and build a better future for all.

The health & wellbeing of women and families has never been at greater risk than under this administration. ⠀ During Women's Health Week, let's remember that Donald Trump has consistently put us l...

It’s Women’s Health Week. Our health care has never been under greater threat than it is under Trump — from reckless cuts to maternal health research to threats against Medicaid and reproductive fr...

Trump is attacking our most basic rights. And while reproductive freedom is absolutely on the line, this fight is about even more than abortion - it's about hospitals shuttering across the country....

Being a mom to my two boys, Sam & Davis, is the greatest gift of my life. Nothing makes me happier. ⠀ But being a mom has also taught me so much, especially why we can’t stop fighting for policies ...

Flowers are nice, but making life easier for moms and families is far better. This Mother’s Day, moms deserve more than presents—they need policies that actually support them. Federal cuts to heal...

One of the most important parts of my job is making sure our government works for you. My team recently hosted a passport fair to make sure Coloradans have their passport renewals done ahead of the...

On International Firefighters’ Day, I’d like to thank the brave firefighters who put their lives on the line to protect our communities. My youngest brother is a firefighter and I’ve seen firsthan...

9,000 seniors and families in Colorado are being denied access to lifesaving food benefits because of Donald Trump. But it's not just his cuts in the Farm Bill. It's not just his cuts to SNAP. It's...

We're stronger when we stand together 🍀 ⠀ It was an honor to meet with Her Excellency Geraldine Byrne Nason, the Irish Ambassador. Coloradans and the Irish share a strong trade relationship, but T...

Serving your country is one of the greatest sacrifices we can make & one of my highest honors is nominating the next generation of leaders to attend our U.S. Service Academies. The application for ...