Marianne Goodland

1 week ago | coloradopolitics.com | Marianne Goodland

On Friday, the state commissioner of insurance, Michael Conway, threatened to take money from the state's reinsurance program and shift those funds to pay for health insurance for illegal immigrants, a move described by a participant at the meeting as "defunding reinsurance."That move could increase health insurance premiums for Western Slope families by an average of about $13,000 per year. But lawmakers and Gov. Jared Polis don't agree with Conway's comments.

1 week ago | coloradopolitics.com | Marianne Goodland

The state's most prominent coalition of hunters, anglers, and wildlife conservation groups announced today that it will formally oppose initiative #35, the 2026 proposal that would repeal most of the state's wolf reintroduction program.

2 weeks ago | coloradopolitics.com | Marianne Goodland

The state of Colorado has settled a lawsuit against two Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners who violated the state's open meetings law by drafting an opinion piece last year in support of a state ballot measure.

2 weeks ago | coloradopolitics.com | Marianne Goodland

The $43.9 billion state budget in Senate Bill 206 and 62 accompanying measures is now headed back to the Joint Budget Committee, which will resolve differences between the House and Senate versions. On Thursday, the House gave final approval to the budget and 62 of the 63 "orbitals"—bills that change state law to balance the budget. Senate Bill 206 passed on a 44-21 vote, with JBC member Rep.

2 weeks ago | coloradopolitics.com | Marianne Goodland

Colorado state House legislators on Wednesday debated and advanced a $44 billion spending plan for the next fiscal year. They also approved 63 "orbital" bills designed to change state law in order to balance the state budget. As introduced, the fiscal year 2025-26 budget stands at $43.9 billion, including $17 billion in general funds and $14 billion in federal dollars. General funds are the discretionary dollars, derived from individual and corporate income taxes, as well as sales and use taxes.