Gov. Polis Presents Final Budget Proposal for 2027-28 Ahead of Projected $1.6 Billion Deficit

Polis final budget request aims to curb Medicaid expansion to protect funds

Absent changes, Medicaid growth will crowd out everything else, including education, — Jared Polis

Gov. Jared Polis’ final budget proposal sets up hard questions for lawmakers, next governor on healthcare cuts

Gov. Jared Polis' last budget proposal, unveiled Monday, tees up hard questions for state lawmakers and the next governor to make on healthcare spending next year.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis unveils final budget proposal

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis released his final budget proposal on Monday, and it includes major changes to Medicaid, which currently represents nearly 40% of the general fund.

​Jared Polis' final budget request as Colorado governor seeks to limit Medicaid growth

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis released his final budget proposal on Monday, once again calling for the Legislature to significantly restrict Medicaid growth in the state. The Democrat, who is in his last few months as governor, wants to limit program growth to 4.3% during the next budget year, compared to an expected 15% with current […]

​Jared Polis’ final budget request as Colorado governor seeks to limit Medicaid growth

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis released his final budget proposal on Monday, once again calling for the Legislature to significantly restrict Medicaid growth in the state. The Democrat, who is in his last few months as governor, wants to limit program…

Jared Polis proposes $600M in cuts to Medicaid to address state budget crunch

The Colorado governor released his 8th and final budget request on Sunday