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Government and Politics

As GOP members of Congress tout ‘Big Beautiful’ budget bill in Denver event, opponents provide noisy backdrop

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‘Medicaid saved my life.’ Patients, physicians detail importance of the program as GOP weighs deep cuts

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Doulas serving those with addictions still waiting for the full benefit of new state law making care reimbursable through insurance

By Elaine Tassy

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Government and Politics

Polis says House budget bill would be ‘disastrous’ for Colorado

By Tom Hesse and Ryan Warner

Jared Polis speaks with reporters after the State of the State address.

Polis joins other Democratic governors to denounce looming GOP cuts to federal health programs like Medicaid and SNAP

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Embracing and empowering an older population: How Colorado is preparing for its fast approaching future

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GOP Medicaid proposal would cost thousands of Coloradans their health coverage, roll back ‘federal support for health care’

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As Republican Medicaid proposal advances in Congress, Colorado’s health officials worry about potential impact

By Caitlyn Kim and John Daley

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Seeking spending cuts, GOP lawmakers target a tax hospitals love to pay

By KFF Health News

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Government and Politics

From excitement to fear, Coloradans have strong feelings about Trump’s first 100 days

By Bente Birkeland

Colorado Republican U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans

Government and Politics

Rep. Evans says Medicaid can be streamlined without cuts to ‘lawful beneficiaries’ as Republicans work on federal budget

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Government and Politics

Caught between state and federal budget cuts, Colorado local governments fear for future of vital programs

By Brian Eason, The Colorado Sun

Colorado Rep. Jeff Hurd signs on to letter urging House leadership ‘to preserve’ Medicaid

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Polis urges Colorado’s Congressional delegation to oppose cuts to Medicaid funding

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Looming cuts to Medicaid would shake entire San Luis Valley health care system — and its economy

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Government and Politics

Rep. Gabe Evans talks tariffs, Medicaid and family during first telephone town hall

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Federal Medicaid cuts would put Colorado in a “huge vise” says treasurer Dave Young

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Deep Medicaid/SNAP cuts would cost Colorado’s economy 14,000 jobs next year, according to new report

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