Tag:Joint Budget Committee

Colorado House approves $40.6 billion amended state budget

The Colorado House of Representatives approved the state’s $40.6 billion budget and its accompanying bills on Monday, approaching the end of the constitutionally-required, months-long process to craft a balanced spending plan.

Colorado Gov. Polis prioritizes K-12 education spending in budget proposal

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis wants to fully meet the state’s financial obligation for public education in the state budget next year, eliminating the so-called budget stabilization factor for the first time in over a decade.

A Painful Cut to Legal Aid Funding

The economic damage of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an untimely cut to state grant funding of civil legal aid for domestic violence...

Sen. Lee Hopes Bill for Court Appearance Reminders Passes After Failing Last Year

People in Colorado who have upcoming court dates may soon be able to opt in to receiving a text message reading, something like: “Mr....

A Commission at a Crossroads

Colorado lawmakers have approved a project where the state would provide guardianship services to vulnerable adults who, lacking access to family or friends, need...