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Natural Gas
December 8, 2025
Op-Eds

You know those streaming services that quietly raise their prices every few months, and suddenly you're paying $49.99 a month to watch one show? That’s what a lot of Coloradans tell me their budgets feel like over the last five years. Except unlike with a streaming service, you can’t unsubscribe from groceries, rent, insurance, or heating. 

People understandably ask: How does this keep happening? 

Issues: Energy Natural Resources

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November 3, 2025
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Last week, my first bill as your Congressman, the Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act, passed both the House and Senate. I’m proud to be among the first freshmen in this Congress to get a bill to the President’s desk. While it may not be a sweeping piece of legislation, it’s proof that quiet, practical work gets results—and that even small wins matter when they reflect the right priorities.

Issues: Natural Resources Water

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October 16, 2025
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Well, I had hoped my first congressional op-ed in The Daily Sentinel would be about something more uplifting than a government shutdown. But here we are. And perhaps it gives a chance to reflect on what we as citizens should expect from our government.

Issues: Economy