governor’s office of state planning and budgeting
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Forecast shows slowing growth in Colorado
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Missing federal data complicates state forecast Colorado’s economy is holding steady, though growing warnings, particularly in consumer demand and spending, are emerging, according to state economists’ latest forecast. The December forecast presented on Friday was not as complete, given the six-week federal government shutdown and the loss of weeks of data for two key indicators:…
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Colorado’s fiscal future continues to be clouded by tariffs, revenue drops and recession fears
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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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Q&A with Henry Sobanet | Colorado’s fiscal Jedi moves on
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They say no one can serve two masters. But how about two governors – from opposing political parties? Such has been the odyssey of Henry Sobanet. He was budget czar – keeper of the keys to Colorado’s fiscal star chamber – for former Republican Gov. Bill Owens as well as current Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper. Holding…
