North Jefferson County News

U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen, serving Colorado's 7th district since 2023, has recently taken to social media to express her views on various issues. Pettersen, who previously served in the Colorado House of Representatives and the Colorado Senate, is known for her advocacy on healthcare and family-related policies.

On March 18, 2025, Rep. Pettersen criticized Donald Trump and House Republicans for their approach to healthcare. She stated that they are "threatening to rip health care away from kids, seniors, and those who need it most—all to give handouts to billionaires and big corporations." She mentioned a meeting with healthcare providers, hospital administrators, and patients where these concerns were discussed. The full tweet can be accessed here.

The following day, March 19, 2025, she highlighted her role as one of the mothers in Congress working against Republican leadership opposition. She expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of options for voting and representing constituents when welcoming a new child into their families. Her comments on this issue can be found here.

Later on March 19, Rep. Pettersen shared a personal story about a young girl named Quinn who is battling cancer and relies on Medicaid for treatment. She voiced concern over Republican proposals that could potentially cut Medicaid funding: "The Republican proposal to cut Medicaid puts real families, real children, and real lives at risk." More details are available in her tweet here.