US EditionColorado calls special session to address cuts
Governor Jared Polis called a special session to close a $780 million budget gap caused by federal tax law changes and to reconsider Colorado's AI anti-discrimination law.
- 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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Denver Post
Colorado lawmakers return to Capitol to fix budget as they tangle over Trump tax bill — and solutions
Colorado state lawmakers will return to the Capitol Thursday for a bustling special session to address budget impacts from President Donald Trump and Congress' tax bill.
Montrose Daily Press
Delta County IndependentGov. 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
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis speaks during a news conference on May 6, 2024, at the Colorado Capitol. (Quentin Young/Colorado Newsline)On Aug. 1, Cornerstone Apartment Services — the largest property management company in central Denver, with over 290 properties across the Front Range — sent out a notice that they will begin billing tenants for utilities using a variable system managed by third-party companies Zego or RealPage. The change, effectiv…
The Pueblo Chieftain
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.
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