Tag: colorado state budget
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EDITORIAL: Beam me up, Scotty, there are no signs of intelligent life down here
If Captain Kirk ever visited Colorado’s state Capitol in search of an elected Democrat who could balance a budget — or even a checkbook — there’d be nothing to enter in the captain’s log. He only would find beings addicted to spending and incapable of living within their means. A species doomed to extinction. That’s…
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Colorado lawmakers cut newer programs to close $1.2 billion budget shortfall
With Colorado facing a budget gap exceeding $1.2 billion, lawmakers are preparing to wind down or sharply reduce a slate of recently-created programs — from teacher training to wildfire mitigation — as they search for for savings across state government. While some of these newer programs will continue with reduced funding, others are being eliminated…
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Colorado’s Medicaid overspending contributes to $1 billion hole in state reserve
Colorado’s budget writers on Thursday examined a $1 billion hole in reserves for the next fiscal year, a deficit aggravated by overspending by the state agency that administers Medicaid. The Joint Budget Committee, which received revenue forecasts that will shape its decisions for the state’s 2025-26 spending plan, started its review by looking at the…
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Lauren Boebert secures top line on 4th CD ballot; Republicans eject reporter from state assembly; new lawmakers reflect on policymaking | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is April 8, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Republican Lauren Boebert takes top line on 4th CD primary ballot with assembly win U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert secured the top spot on the Republican primary ballot in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District by winning the delegate vote at Friday’s GOP district assembly in…
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FEC complaint filed against Dave Williams, Faith Winter seeks treatment for alcohol abuse, Colorado to send herd riders to protect livestock against wolf depredation | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is April 5, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: FEC complaint alleges Colorado GOP illegally backed party chair Dave Williams' congressional campaign A veteran Republican campaign operative and political commentator filed a formal complaint on Thursday alleging that the Colorado GOP and its chairman, Dave Williams, violated campaign finance law by improperly…
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Wolf makes first kill in Grand County, Colorado lawmakers seek to limit use of ‘prone restraint’ by police, senators acquiesce to compromise in human trafficking legislation | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is April 4, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Colorado wolf kills calf in Grand County, first report since wolf reintroduction The wolves officially reintroduced in Colorado last December — or one of them — killed a calf in Grand County, Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed Wednesday. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:11095963150525286,size:[0, 0],id:”ld-2426-4417″});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src=”//cdn2.lockerdomecdn.com/_js/ajs.js”;j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,”script”,”ld-ajs”); The report…
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Democrats pick Trisha Calvarese as nominee to replace Ken Buck, lawmakers advance $40.6 billion budget, transitional home for sex offenders sparks controversy in Northglenn | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is April 2, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Colorado House approves $40.6 billion budget with only one Republican vote The Colorado House on Monday approved the state’s $40.6 billion budget for the next fiscal year on a more or less party-line vote. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:11095963150525286,size:[0, 0],id:”ld-2426-4417″});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src=”//cdn2.lockerdomecdn.com/_js/ajs.js”;j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,”script”,”ld-ajs”); The 48-16 vote reflected just one…