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Lobbyists tell Elbert County commissioners the state is facing a large budget shortfall; apply for grants now, they advise
Summary
County lobbyists told commissioners the General Assembly faces a $1.5 billion gap this year and warned that raiding of cash funds and cuts to Medicaid and other programs may reduce available grant funding; they advised local applicants to seek grants promptly.
Tim Coleman and Steve Belsky told the Board that Colorado is in a multi‑year budget squeeze and that the current session is on day 92 of 120, with roughly four weeks remaining.
The lobbyists said the state is managing an estimated $1.5 billion shortfall this fiscal year and faces further deficits in 2027–28; they listed three mechanisms being…
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