US EditionColorado calls special session to address cuts
DENVER COUNTY, COLORADO, AUG 7 – The session aims to close a $780 million budget gap caused by federal tax changes and address Colorado's AI anti-discrimination law set to start in February.
- Governor Jared Polis called a special legislative session starting August 21 in Colorado to address a nearly $800 million budget gap and impending AI law effects.
- The budget shortfall stems from revenue losses caused by the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump last month.
- Lawmakers will consider spending cuts, new revenue measures, and limited use of reserves while also debating Colorado's Artificial Intelligence anti-discrimination law effective next February.
- Polis explained that the plan includes significant reductions in spending, generating additional revenue, and a cautious use of reserves, provided there is a clear plan to replenish them.
- The session marks the third special session in three years and may face opposition from Republicans who call it an "unnecessary and expensive political stunt.
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Gov. Polis calls Colorado Legislature back to Denver for special session to rebalance budget
Colorado state lawmakers will head back to the Capitol for a special legislative session on Aug. 21 to address the nearly $800 million gap in the current state budget caused by provisions in the recent federal domestic policy law.
The governor is enabling AI takeovers and working Coloradans are paying the price
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USA TodayColorado faces a $1 billion budget shortfall. Pueblo reps are at odds on a special session
Two legislators with Pueblo County constituents have disagreements on Gov. Polis' special session that could conflict with Colorado State Fair time.
Coloradans will not see TABOR refunds with state facing $700M shortfall: Legislators
DENVER (KDVR) — Coloradans who count on the boost received from the Taxpayer Bill of Rights payments each spring will be out of luck for the upcoming tax season, according to two state senators. State Senators Jeff Bridges, a Democrat, and Barbara Kirkmeyer, a Republican, sat down with FOX31's Matt Mauro on this week's "Colorado Point of View." Both seemed firm in their opinion that Coloradans will not see any TABOR refunds this coming spring. …
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