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State lawmakers will dip into reserves and make cuts to Medicaid and health programs, but schools will escape deep reductions in next year’s budget. Reporter Jason Gonzales breaks down the details.
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Colorado lawmakers avoid big cuts to education in 2026-27 budget
The budget bill released on Monday includes increases for K-12 funding, while early childhood and higher education funding will mostly remain the same.
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