This session of the legislature started out with friendly greetings, rousing speeches, mostly-masked gatherings, and what reporters are calling a “laser focus” on a few major issues. Now we are seeing how this work will unfold.

The ideas are bipartisan and good for Colorado, so I am entering the year somewhat optimistic. Our “laser focus” areas include: saving people money, improving public safety, setting students up for success, and improving access to quality, affordable health care. W...