Colorado lawmakers ready deep review of Medicaid after errors, cuts
Frustrated with prior management of Medicaid and bracing for more near-term cuts, Colorado lawmakers plan to do a…
Colorado House debate focuses scrutiny on major cuts in state budget
The Colorado House’s initial debates over the state’s proposed budget have put anguished focus on the areas hardest…
Colorado’s state budget shortfall grows to more than $1.5 billion, forcing legislature to make much deeper cuts
The gap between how much money the Colorado legislature has to allocate this year and the cost of…
Providing health care to immigrants who are children or pregnant is costing Colorado 611% more than expected
Providing health care to children and pregnant people who would qualify for Medicaid if not for their immigration…
Proposed Colorado bill looks to regulate compounded GLP-1 medications
DENVER — Colorado state lawmakers are debating regulations about compounded GLP-1 medications. Senate Bill 26-066 is designed to…
Colorado looks to cut medical education funding to patch budget hole
When Dr. Ben Hughes arrived in Colorado in 2009 for his medical residency — a multiyear training period…
Former Broncos running back pushing for more mental health support for athletes
DENVER — With the Super Bowl in the rear-view mirror, the NFL offseason is here and players are…
Economic woes are major concern for young adults now offering solutions
DENVER — Tight finances are forcing more young adults to move back in with their parents. One in…
How Medicaid became such a drag on Colorado’s state budget
Colorado lawmakers are facing their second budget cycle in a row in which they’re forecast to have about…
Colorado PERA looks at ways to alleviate pain of pension reform
For the first time since the state pension’s finances cratered in the early 2000s, the Colorado Public Employees’…
Democrats end Colorado’s special legislative session by completing punt on AI law into next year
The Democratic majority in the Colorado legislature ended a six-day special lawmaking term Tuesday by punting changes to…
Colorado special session updates on artificial intelligence, budget
Colorado’s special legislative session resumed Monday as lawmakers work to address a nearly $800 million budget shortfall and…