On August 10, 1993, World Youth Day began in Denver. Cardinal Stafford took this photo of St. John Paul II flying over the Mile High City. What a blessing it was to welcome him 33 years ago! St. John Paul II, pray for us.

We lost our dad early this morning. Finally freed from the shackles of dementia. It’s an evil disease took the one thing he cherished most — his dignity. Four years ago he was his normal effervescent self. Four months ago he stopped talking. Four weeks ago he became a prisoner of his own bed. Four days ago he went to sleep and never woke up. But I choose to remember Ezio Lombardi as the smartest man I’ve ever known. The man who gladly played the foil in all of my goofy videos. The man who came to this country with nothing but a 6th grade education and a pocket full of dreams. I’ll always cherish this chat we had in the car several years ago on his birthday. Rest easy, EasyE. You will always be my hero.

Today, we mark Colorado Religious Freedom Day, a core value of who we are here in Colorado for all. This year was an especially meaningful celebration as we mark our nation’s 250th, and state’s 150th, anniversaries. Colorado is stronger because people of all faiths—and no faith—enjoy the freedom to live, worship, and gather according to our beliefs. That enduring commitment to religious freedom and mutual respect continues to define us as a state and nation.

#SCOTUS got it wrong in the Chiles case, concluding that so-called conversion therapy should be protected speech. It's a harmful, discredited practice that Colorado banned on a bipartisan basis. We will continue to work to protect LGBTQ youth. My statement is below.

A week-old baby, not breathing. Any parent’s worst nightmare came true for a new Aurora mom last week. She was already on the way to the hospital and happened to see one of our officers stopped at a red light at Colfax and Sable. She quickly ran up to his car pleading for help. It’s second nature for our officers to do just that. Help. He began life-saving measures on the infant, performing CPR for nearly five minutes until Aurora Fire Rescue arrived to escort the baby to the hospital. Let that sink in. Nearly five minutes of CPR. Throughout it all, he remained calm, communicating with the child’s mom in both English and Spanish and assisting as an interpreter once medics took over. Because of his quick response and composure under pressure, that baby is alive today. This is what it means to serve. Knowing what to do in those critical moments can make all the difference. We encourage parents and caregivers to learn infant CPR. Do you know the steps for infant CPR? For a choking infant under 1 year, deliver 5 firm back blows between the shoulder blades using the heel of your hand while supporting them face-down on your forearm, head lower than chest. If the object does not dislodge, follow with 5 chest thrusts. Repeat this cycle until the object is expelled and the baby shows obvious signs of life, or continue until help arrives. Always here, Aurora. And, always willing to help.❤️

Today’s findings reveal sweeping Title IX violations by Jefferson County Public Schools—denying fairness and equality to female students by allowing males into their private facilities, overnight accommodations, and athletics. ed.gov/about/news/press-rele…

Dan Caplis, a Catholic lawyer based in Colorado, exemplifies how one can live out their faith even in a demanding professional career. His law firm, Dan Caplis Law, achieved Colorado’s largest-ever truck crash jury verdict of $26 million, securing justice for two siblings who lost their parents. Beyond his legal work, he is a staunch advocate for the pro-life cause and shares his Catholic faith with a national audience through his radio show.