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Legislative budget committee tossed many of Polis’ proposed cuts on way to balanced budget
Gov. Jared Polis signed Colorado’s $44 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year on Monday — placing an emphasis on ...
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs state budget with $1.2B in cuts. Here’s what it means for transit, health care and schools.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Monday signed into law a $43.9 billion spending plan that caps months of deliberation by ...
Colorado lawmakers warn financial woes are just beginning as Gov Jared Polis signs $44 billion budget
Polis signed Colorado's $44 billion 2025-2026 budget into law, addressing a $1.2 billion shortfall by cutting several ...
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The Catch Up: New state budget, Future Legends saga, summer in Vail, avoiding invasive mussels
The Catch Up is your weekly way to get all the headlines and stories from KUNC newscasts. Stay informed on all things that ...
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Colorado Gov Jared Polis signs $44 billion budget that includes a wolf reintroduction directive
Gov. Jared Polis on Monday signed the state's $43.9 billion budget for the next fiscal year without vetoing a footnote ...
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Colorado lawmakers hike fees to fill budget gaps
If you own a car, run a restaurant or go to court, expect to pay more in fees in coming years. Why it matters: The Democratic ...
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Colorado’s 2025-26 budget has more money for schools, but it’s less than was promised
State lawmakers are moving forward with the proposed budget for next year's schools. Here's where the funding is going.
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Colorado’s wolf reintroduction efforts face budget changes and growing scrutiny
Governor Jared Polis signed the state’s latest budget, which includes funding to continue the wolf reintroduction program — ...
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Caught between state and federal budget cuts, Colorado local governments fear for future of vital programs
State budget cuts alone will cost local governments nearly $140 million, according to Kevin Bommer, the executive director of ...
House budget bill should preserve Medicaid's 'original purpose,' says Rep. Jeff Hurd
Medicaid cuts loom over House Republicans' budget reconciliation. Rep. Jeff Hurd, R-Colo. says the "right reforms," like work requirements and stopping "improper" spending, could save money.
Colorado Public Utilities Commission is critical of Xcel Energy's handling of power outages and customer service
Xcel Energy customers are experiencing more power outages for a longer period, according to an investigation by the Colorado ...
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Colorado lawmakers warn financial woes are just beginning as Gov. Jared Polis signs $44B budget
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Monday signed the state's $44 billion spending plan for the next fiscal year during a ceremony ...