On the heels of a special session of Colorado’s lawmakers, called to address the $1 billion gap created by the federal tax and spending bill, there is one thing that’s clear: Coloradans should be ready for belt tightening in their state, county and local governments.
That is the message from a recent Colorado Health Institute webinar called “What’s Ahead for Colorado’s Health and Social Programs.”
Deep federal cuts, from the sweeping budget bill, called the One Big Beautiful Bill, and state budget cuts that followed, will have an impact in local government offices, efforts to feed hungry people and medical care and treatment, where people may see longer waits at doctor offices, health clinics and emergency rooms.
The changes will also be felt in places like the DMV, elections, jails and assessor’s offices.
“We’re gonna have to see some austerity in all of those offices…
