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Gov. Polis’ full-day kindergarten program could bust its budget by $40 million in first year, state survey predicts
By Christopher Osher Education Primary category in which blog post is published
GOP blasted Democrats for the 2019 legislative session. But they supported nearly every bill, analysis shows.
By Sandra Fish Sun Investigation Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado’s kindergarten landscape will even out, with benefits flowing to state’s wealthiest, poorest families
By Christopher Osher Education Primary category in which blog post is published
Gov. Jared Polis made headway on 22% of his campaign pledges so far, Promise Tracker analysis shows
By John Frank Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
At 100-day mark, Gov. Jared Polis evaluates his campaign promises and toughest moments
Early missteps initially impeded the Democratic governor's ambitious legislative agenda, but now much of it appears poised to pass
The $30.5 billion state budget bill is done, and transportation gets a boost
The House and Senate approved the measure after budget writers tapped two reserve funds to cover extra spending
Coloradans were set to get a property tax cut. Gov. Polis is mulling a workaround to stop it.
Averting the cut would free up state money that lawmakers could spend on schools and roads, but homeowners would miss out on planned property tax relief
Colorado districts are preparing quickly for full-day kindergarten, potentially increasing costs
A number of districts are pushing to make the jump to full-day K next fall, concerned about the academic and financial ramifications if they don’t
What the $30.5 billion Colorado state budget means for you — yes, you
The spending bills for fiscal year 2020 includes pay hikes for state employees, more money for education and dozens of other programs favored by Democrats.
These numbers describe Colorado’s economic outlook — and whether Polis will get full-day kindergarten
Gov. Jared Polis says there’s enough money to cover the cost of full-day kindergarten, but the state’s budget writers remain unconvinced
Worried about slowing economy, Democrats look to delay Polis pledge for full-day kindergarten
Democratic lawmakers are considering a phase-in of full-day kindergarten funding, but Gov. Jared Polis opposes the idea
Jared Polis is taking a hands-on approach to the legislature. And not all lawmakers are happy.
The new Democratic governor’s style represents “moving from one extreme to the other,” and it’s creating tension in the party’s ranks