Rep. Kenny Van Nguyen

Marking the end of Domestic Violence Awareness month, I joined my peers and Violence Free Colorado to honor the survivors who lost their lives in 2025. For those experiencing domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) for support.

As we start to get into flu season it is important to talk about preventive care. To lessen the risk of becoming sick, please wash your hands, eat, rest, and consider getting a flu shot or Covid booster as vaccines are scientifically proven to be safe.

I am happy to celebrate the National Walk and Roll to School day and am proud of the work done to pass HB26-1318. I thank my colleagues the families of loved ones, The White Line, Bicycle Colorado, AAA Colorado, and everyone else for helping to make our roads near schools safer.

I was honored to visit the InnovAge PACE center in Thornton recently. One of my core beliefs is that everyone deserves access to care and especially at a time when healthcare costs are unaffordable for seniors in our communities is when this work needs to be prioritized.

Ever wondered what would happen to your old car or if it was in an accident? I joined some of my fellow legislators on a tour of LKQ’s (Like Kind and Quality) facility which is an industry leader in automotive recycling and a provider of salvaged and refurbished auto parts.

Last session was monumental for traffic safety as several traffic safety laws were passed. While none of these laws will bring back the lives lost, we should ensure that our roads are made safer and I am honored to be recognized as a Legislative Champion by the White Line.

I recently visited the McDonald’s off of 120th and Sheridan to learn more about franchises and the opportunities they give to our community. I deeply value the work done by our small businesses and franchises and would like to thank everyone that puts in the work every day.

On this day 25 years ago, 2,977 people were killed in a horrific act of terror. Today is about the victims, the survivors, the first responders, and the heroes of that tragic day. Let us not forget that day and our courage to rise from our darkest day in our country's history.

For everyone in Thornton, I will be joining State Representative Jenny Willford of HD34 and candidate for HD31 Gabriel Cervantes for an in-person town hall tomorrow night from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at the Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center.

Last week, Initiative 175 was pulled from the ballot after a compromise was made. I am thankful for this compromise as it shows that we can come together in good faith for the betterment of our state, and I look forward to learning more about road funding in the coming months.

The mental health crisis is a serious issue that affects Coloradans and further maintains the state with one of the highest suicide rates in the country. To learn more, I joined the Aurora Mental Health & Recovery group to talk about ways the legislature can combat this crisis.

I joined fellow legislators and relatives of Coloradans who lost their lives in recognizing the adoption of six new driving laws. This was the most consequential legislative session for traffic safety in decades and I'm honored to have helped pass these laws for Coloradans.

Recently attending the Broomfield Japan Festival, I am honored to recognize the 25 years of friendship between Broomfield and Ueda, Japan. With a long history of exchanging cultures, languages, investments, and people, I look forward to help further strengthen these ties.

While I am proud to say that Colorado was ranked as the top state for education, our kids are still struggling in reading and math. We need to ensure that our education system receives enough funding to combat budget reductions and to allow our schools and students to succeed.

I am honored to receive an A in Conservation Colorado’s 2026 Scorecard! As HD33's representative, one of my goals was to show the district's environmental spirit by supporting public lands, believing that Climate Change is real and pushing legislation to protect our environment.

I the state has reached an agreement with BNSF Railway for the joint service of railways owned by BNSF. This agreement is a major step forward in connecting Colorado. The Colorado Connector (CoCo) will be funded by the Front Range Passenger Rail District.

As a Centaurus alumni, I am proud to hear that Team Centauri Stars was among five teams selected to join the European Laboratory for Particle Physics in Hamburg, Germany for research on Cherenkov radiation. Go Warriors! denverpost.com/2026/07/07/ce…

His name was Joan Sebastian Guerrero and he was murdered by ICE yesterday in Maine. He was a father to a 3 year old and his wife was weeping over his body after he was shot by ICE agents. He was living in the United States legally.

My heart and thoughts go out to the family and loved ones of Nicholas Dale. While Nicholas’ passing marks the fourth firefighter death this summer, I am truly grateful for the bravery, courage, and sacrifices our first responders have shown in protecting Colorado and its people.

I support Broomfield City Council’s unanimous decision for a 18-month pause on new data center development within city and county limits. To read more check out this article published by Denver7 denver7.com/news/local-news/…