State of Colorado

The state will tap reserve funds, close tax loopholes and cut spending to address a more than $1 billion shortfall in its fiscal 2026 budget.

Legislation passed in Texas and other Southwest states this year seeks to increase or explore funding sources to finance water supply and infrastructure.

The state faces a $1.2 billion revenue hit in fiscal 2026 , as well as future spending pressures, from President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill.

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.