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State says DUI testing isn’t a problem — yet — after change that Colorado prosecutors warn could prompt dropped cases
Colorado Bureau of Investigation Director John Camper says his agency thinks it can keep up within existing budgets by increased hiring and transferring personnel
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The Democratic agenda came with a big price tag. Now Colorado budget writers worry about paying the bill.
By John Frank Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
Now we know how much money is at stake on the 2019 ballot with Proposition CC and TABOR refunds in Colorado
By John Frank Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado is spending record sums on transportation. But state highways are getting less.
By Brian Eason Transportation Primary category in which blog post is published
A change to Colorado’s DUI testing system has stoked fears of dropped cases and could shutter a private business
By Jesse Paul Crime and Courts Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado treats marijuana taxes like “a piggy bank.” But now top lawmakers want to limit spending to two areas.
Colorado budget writers want to prioritize spending marijuana tax money on opioids and education, but it could mean cuts elsewhere
To pay for housing and roads, Colorado lawmakers turned to an unusual source: the public’s “lost and found”
Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young, a former legislative budget writer, warns about using reserve accounts and putting budget “at risk”
$120 million in requests and $40 million in the bank. How an obscure theory helped prioritize the Colorado budget.
State Rep. Chris Hansen made Colorado one of the first test cases for quadratic voting in the public policy realm in the 2019 session
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
Republicans are celebrating, but the extra $106 million for transportation in Colorado’s budget is far from a done deal
The budget now heads to the House, where the transportation funds will be stripped. Democrats in that chamber and Gov. Jared Polis aren’t commenting about the money’s future
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.
Colorado lawmakers seek overhaul for troubled $231 million program meant to help kids catch up on reading
The proposed changes follow reports that the READ Act, which has been around since 2012, has failed to produce significant gains
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
