State budget writers working on deep cuts to public services
Date Posted: May 8, 2020
This week the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) began the unenviable and daunting task of making drastic cuts to the state budget.
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State Faces Unprecedented Budget Cuts
Date Posted: May 1, 2020
Earlier this week, staff for the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) submitted recommendations for potential budget cuts in light of the economic downturn that has accompanied the coronavirus pandemic. While the legislature is awaiting an updated economic forecast on May 12, it is widely speculated that the state will need to make cuts upwards of $3 billion in order to pass a balanced budget by the end of fiscal year on June 30.
Capitol Update: The Legislature sets dates for when they could potentially reconvene
Date Posted: April 10, 2020
As you know from our update last week, the state Supreme Court recently ruled that the General Assembly is allowed to pause the 120 days in their session for a public health emergency. That means that lawmakers can reconvene after the original end date of May 6 to finish their work.
Legislative Update : April 3, 2020
Date Posted: April 3, 2020
The legislative session can be extended! In a decision handed down on Wednesday from the State Supreme Court, the justices ruled that the 120 days for the session do not need to be consecutive during a public health emergency. Lawmakers paused the session on May 14 due to spread of the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19 information and resources for Colorado’s immigrant families
Date Posted: April 3, 2020
Coloradans are feeling the significant economic impacts of the social disruptions necessitated by the COVID-19 outbreak. Our state’s immigrant families are among the groups feeling these economic impacts most acutely, due to both industry-specific effects and the narrow eligibility requirements immigrant families face to qualify for support services.
Federal stimulus bill: How will it support Coloradans?
Date Posted: March 27, 2020
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is the third and most expansive bill considered by Congress this month to address the public health and economic consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak. It is the largest stimulus package in modern American history
Phase II Coronavirus Response Bill contains major policy wins for pregnant people and kids in Colorado
Date Posted: March 27, 2020
The Coronavirus response bill being considered Friday is the third in a package developed by Congress to respond to the pandemic. The second bill, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, contains several provisions that will benefit the health and well-being of pregnant people and children in Colorado.
Legislature stays home, but critical work inches forward
Date Posted: March 27, 2020
With the Governor issuing a statewide stay-at-home order effective until at least April 11, the Legislature will likely extend their recess past the original March 30 date.
Happy Tenth Birthday, Affordable Care Act!
Date Posted: March 20, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is a reminder of how interdependent we are and that we are collectively only as healthy as those in our society who experience the greatest barriers to health and well-being.
Capitol Update: Lawmakers prepare for temporary closure as critical bills move forward
Date Posted: March 13, 2020
It has been an odd week at the Capitol. While there are certainly things to celebrate like the introduction of the Public Healthcare Option bill and the continued approval of our priority bill to add a cost of living adjustment to the Basic Cash Benefit, the spread of COVID-19 has certainly dominated conversations.
