Why we need change now
Explore how the current system is failing and why change is necessary. Dive into the facts, hear from those directly impacted, and decide for yourself. Find articles, case studies, and research that highlight the real challenges and the need for action.
TACKLING A CRITICAL THREAT TO HOUSING
Aggressive attorneys are encouraging homeowners to skip the process and pursue lawsuits for construction defects. These lawsuits drive up housing costs, delay necessary repairs, and restrict access to home loans. The laws were intended to promote cooperation and swift resolutions, but the rise in unnecessary litigation is undermining that purpose. Reforms need to restore the original purpose of the law to ensure legitimate defects are repaired quickly and fairly, while protecting homeowners from predatory legal practices.
PROTECTING HOMEOWNER RIGHTS
Homeowners deserve a fair and balanced process to address legitimate construction defects without being forced into lengthy and costly legal battles. When disputes arise, the focus should be on resolving issues efficiently and ensuring that repairs are made swiftly — not enriching attorneys through litigation. By fixing the system, we can safeguard homeowner rights, providing them with timely solutions that protect their investment and quality of life. Without these protections, homeowners are left vulnerable to delays and additional expenses, which could ultimately undermine their ability to maintain their homes.
CONSEQUENCES WITHOUT CHANGE
The consequences for Hawaiʻi’s residents will be severe if we do not make changes. The cost of homes will rise exponentially as legal disputes add unnecessary expenses to construction projects. Homebuyers— especially first-time buyers and veterans—will struggle to secure loans as lenders back off from funding litigated homes. Homeowners will face years of delays in getting needed repairs, often left covering costs out of pocket after attorney fees. Worse still, the housing crisis in Hawaiʻi will deepen, with fewer homes being built and more families unable to afford or maintain their homes.
January 23, 2026
Data centers don’t just create servers. They create jobs and opportunity.
Colorado is at a moment of real opportunity when it comes to jobs and economic growth. As demand for digital infrastructure accelerates, data centers are emerging as one of the most significant job creators tied to the modern economy, particularly for skilled trades and technical professionals. For Colorado workers and families, this represents sustained, high-quality work that supports their ability to thrive and care for themselves and their families.
Recent coverage suggesting that the “jobs picture is mixed” when it comes to data centers in Colorado misses a critical reality of how our economy and our workforce actually function. The idea that data centers “only” create jobs during construction is not just incomplete. It undervalues thousands of skilled workers, dismisses years of high-paying employment, and misunderstands how the trades work in the first place.
Data centers create jobs at every stage of their lifecycle — construction, operations and long-term community support. Building these facilities requires large teams of electricians, engineers, technicians, and skilled tradespeople.
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