Support and services for children with developmental delays or disabilities is being drastically cut in Colorado as the state faces a $1.2 billion budget deficit.

The changes would impact potentially thousands of children, especially those from low-income families who are on Medicaid.

The Early Intervention program provides care to babies and children up to age 3 who have developmental delays or disabilities.

Democratic Rep. Brittany Pettersen was denied the option of voting remotely or using a proxy, so she took matters—and her baby—into her own hands to make her vote count.

Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen brought her newborn on the House floor to vote against Republican's budget, which ultimately passed.

Brittany Pettersen gave birth four weeks ago, but flew from Colorado to oppose a budget deal.