Tag: State Budget
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Polis’ budget proposal faces backlash over Medicaid and Pinnacol deal
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Gov. Jared Polis’ proposed state budget for 2026-27 drew sharp criticism Wednesday from the legislature’s Joint Budget Committee, as lawmakers from both parties criticized plans to slow Medicaid spending growth and to rely on a deal to privatize Pinnacol Assurance. This quasi-state agency is the state’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance. Polis has already…
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Colorado’s fiscal future continues to be clouded by tariffs, revenue drops and recession fears
State economists on Monday presented continuing data that shows a weakened economic outlook for Colorado and continued risks for a near-term recession. The Joint Budget Committee, comprised of six lawmakers from the General Assembly who annually craft the state budget, saw at least some encouraging signs. The committee’s four Democrats lauded last month’s special session,…
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Colorado General Assembly is back in session today | Here are 5 things you need to know
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado General Assembly will kick off its 2025 session today. Here are five things you need to know. Ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. The House and Senate will convene at 10 a.m. The lawmakers will be sworn in by the chief justice of the…
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Colorado General Assembly to tackle union law, crime, gaming amid vacancies in 2025 session
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Fresh from an election, the Colorado General Assembly will kick off its session on Jan. 8, when lawmakers will begin to tackle major fights in 2025, notably over union laws and criminal policy. In addition, lawmakers will need to figure out a way to govern…