State of Colorado

The state is trying to navigate its way to a fiscal 2026 budget amid potential federal policy changes and the heightened risk of a recession.

Initiatives planned for the Nov. 5 ballot raised concerns in the state's municipal bond market over higher borrowing costs and litigation.

State lawmakers will be back in session Aug. 26 in an effort to head off ballot initiatives that worry the state's public finance industry.

A bill passed this week would place a measure on the November statewide ballot to prevent growing home values from raising property taxes.

Colorado lawmakers are creating government enterprises and using fees instead of taxes to fund transportation.

Colorado lawmakers are working on a $5 billion funding proposal for transportation; this week's $500 million debt issue targets immediate needs.

As gridlock grips the federal government, Colorado is hoping to shield citizens and businesses from worsening pandemic impact.

Muni yields fell by as much as three basis points, according to readings on the AAA muni scales. However, some traders and analysts said this market is too tight given COVID-19 threats. Lipper reported $1.8 billion of inflows in the latest week.

Municipals held firm as more new deals swarmed into the marketplace.

Colorado's decision to withhold pension funding brings a warning from Moody's.