North Jefferson County News

U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen, who has been serving Colorado's 7th district since 2023, recently shared insights on various issues through her social media posts. With a background in the Colorado House of Representatives and Senate, Pettersen continues to focus on key topics such as financial technology, caregiving, and consumer safety.

On November 25, 2024, Rep. Pettersen discussed her participation in the Fintech Policy US Summit. She emphasized the importance of financial technology in fostering innovation and consumer protection. She stated: "Had a great discussion at the @FintechPolicyUS Summit about the future of financial services & the role financial technology can play in driving innovation & protecting consumers. Excited to keep working on bipartisan solutions for a fair, stable, and accessible financial system."

The following day, November 26, 2024, she highlighted National Family Caregivers Month by acknowledging caregivers' vital contributions. Pettersen is advocating for legislative measures that allow individuals leaving their jobs to care for family members to continue saving for retirement. She expressed: "November is National Family Caregivers Month. Caregivers provide some of the most important but often under-appreciated work. I'm working in Congress to ensure that when people leave their jobs to care for their loved ones, they can continue saving for retirement."

Later on November 26, 2024, Rep. Pettersen urged consumers to support local businesses and be cautious about online purchases due to potential safety risks associated with certain products like water beads. She noted: "It’s important to buy from your local stores since online purchases can skirt safety standards and to avoid harmful toys like water beads that have sent 7,800 kids to the ER in just the last few years." More information was provided via an additional link.