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Republican hopefuls for Colorado governor debate Medicaid, cost of living and state budget
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Nine Republican candidates for next year’s gubernatorial election participated in a debate this month hosted by the Denver Press Club, where they faced questions on host of issues that included the state budget, cost of living, and Medicaid. Reporters Marianne Goodland and Ernest Luning of Colorado Politics moderated the debate. Those candidates were: How to…
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What happens during a government shutdown and how will it affect Colorado?
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A looming government shutdown could leave hundreds of thousands of federal employees without a paycheck and close many government services. The impact of a shutdown would vary from state to state. Among its most visible impact in the state could include the temporary closure of the Rocky Mountain National Park. Officials in Colorado have offered to “partner”…
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Colorado governor seeks FEMA aid for wildfire recovery
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Gov. Jared Polis has formally requested that President Donald Trump and FEMA issue a Major Disaster Declaration to unlock funding to support Colorado’s response to the Elk and Lee fires in Rio Blanco County. “The Elk and Lee fires ripped through Rio Blanco County, damaging property and critical infrastructure,” said Polis. “Today, I formally requested…
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‘Political theatre’ or necessary action? Colorado lawmakers weigh in on ‘divisive’ session
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While Democrats and Republicans clashed over the cause of an $800 million budget shortfall plaguing the Colorado state government, they agreed that the recently-concluded special session, which sought to solve that deficit, was one of the most “divisive” in years. On the one hand, Democrats insisted they got the work done. On the other hand,…
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Pause new law on artificial intelligence, Colorado mayors urge lawmakers
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While filling the $800 million gap in the state budget is a significant part of the special session set to go underway this morning at the state Capitol, the battle over artificial intelligence regulations is quickly taking center stage, with mayors from three major cities weighing in. In a letter, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, Colorado Springs Mayor…
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AI regulation, taxes: Here’s what business, labor groups are watching in Colorado special session
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When Thursday’s special session of the Colorado General Assembly gets underway, the business community will be closely watching to see how lawmakers deal with corporate taxes. Democrats have blamed federal changes to the corporate tax structure as the culprit behind Colorado’s loss of some $1.2 billion in income tax revenue. Republicans, on the other hand, have insisted…
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It’s up to Gov. Jared Polis to figure out where to cut $800 million, proposal says
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As Colorado lawmakers attempt to wrestle down an $800 million budget deficit, legislative leaders are coalescing around the idea that, ultimately, it is up to Gov. Jared Polis to figure out where to make cuts, instead of legislators going through each agency’s budget to impose reductions. More than two dozen bills have been introduced ahead…
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Colorado governor, legislators have yet to agree how to plug $800M deficit | ANALYSIS
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Colorado legislators will convene at the state Capitol in about two weeks without first having secured a deal—congress budget discussions are ongoing— with the governor or among themselves — outlining how to plug an $800 million budget deficit, which means the upcoming special session could be more open-ended and the fiscal prescriptions, whatever they may…
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Major policy fight takes shape over delivery of veterinary care in Colorado
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A major battle is brewing over a pair of measures that, assuming they get on the November ballot, seek to modify the way health care is delivered to animals in Colorado. On the one hand, the group that is pushing for the ballot measures is pitching the changes as a potential solution to the state’s…
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Jefferson County’s $273 million project — part of Peaks to Plains Trail — sparks excitement, push back
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An ambitious trail to connect the Continental Divide to the Denver metro is dividing the residents of Jefferson County, with some balking at the $273 million cost and others excited at the prospect of better access to the “truly quintessential Colorado experience.” When completed, the 65-mile Peaks to Plains Trail will connect the Continental Divide…
