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Here’s what Democratic leaders expect on housing, Trump and a labor fight when the Colorado legislature convenes

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Colorado 's Democratic leaders promise to keep plugging away at the state’s affordability crisis.

They’ll also face a budget shortfall of at least $670 million , a housing crisis that rages on.

The majority Democrats are also bracing for challenges during a second Trump administration.

They will look to balance a blue Colorado against a Republican — and active — federal government.

A wave of new freshman legislators will arrive at the Capitol when this year ’s session begins Wednesday .

Lawmakers say they'll work on civil and voting rights legislation in response to concerns from the federal government.

They say they will remain focused on the needs of Colorado voters and their own legislative agendas first .

Coleman and McCluskie declined to take a formal position on a coming legislative showdown that pits Democrats and unions against businesses and Gov. Jared Polis .

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