Colorado Democrats Launch Town Halls Blaming GOP for $1.2B Budget Shortfall
Although Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” passed earlier this year, criticism of the legislation and its potential consequences for Colorado continue. Most folks not aligned with the MAGA crowd do not like the repercussions this bill will have, and some are speaking out.
Colorado Democrats are taking action against Colorado Republicans for the state’s $1.2 billion budget shortfall due to the passing of Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” with a series of town halls throughout the state. According to the press release from the Colorado Democratic Party, the $1.2 billion revenue reduction in Colorado’s State Budget, which will result in no TABOR refunds and no surplus to fund the Senior Homestead Exemption, cuts to Medicaid, and the raising of private insurance premiums, cuts to SNAP benefits and the elimination of clean energy and EV tax credits.
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin says in a release, “Colorado Democrats are a model for the country–building power, winning elections, and turning those elections into making a real impact on the lives of all Coloradans. Unfortunately, Colorado Republicans like Reps Gabe Evans, Lauren Boebert, Jeff Hurd, and Jeff Crank have caused a massive budget shortfall by voting for Trump’s Bill that cuts healthcare and food from Coloradans that need it the most. These reckless cuts will impact lives, and the DNC wholeheartedly supports the Colorado Democratic Party holding these Colorado Republicans accountable for them.”
The town halls have already stopped in Gypsum, Durango, Lone Tree, Northglenn, Colorado Springs, and Erie, with stops scheduled for Denver, Jefferson County, Centennial, Boulder County, and Pueblo. They are likely getting levels of different responses in different places, but they’re committed to spreading the message.
State Democratic leaders, local lawmakers, candidates, community members, and affected Coloradans will speak at the town halls to share their experiences and answer questions about the impact of the state’s budget shortfall.
Graphic courtesy of the Colorado Democratic Party
