Headlines Thursday, April 2, 2026
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- Colorado lawmakers finalize budget cuts to tackle major shortfall; Individual detained by ICE in Arvada; City of Boulder enters drought watch
Colorado lawmakers finalize budget cuts to tackle major shortfall
Lawmakers are making the final edits to the state budget draft this week, amid a $1.5 billion budget shortfall. Medicaid is taking some of the biggest hits. Reimbursement rates for most healthcare providers will see a 2% cut. Programs for immigrants and those with disabilities will also see cuts.
Democratic Representative Emily Sirota, who chairs the joint budget committee, says all Coloradans will feel the impact…