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One of JBC's trickiest tasks was reconciling the governor's requests and the legislature's priorities against the backdrop of dwindling aid from the federal government, which meant increasing spending out of the state's own coffers.
Colorado lawmakers completed their work on the state budget on Thursday, sending a $38.5 billion spending plan to Gov. Jared Polis.
The Colorado House on Thursday gave final approval to the $38.5 billion bill that will fund state government beginning July 1.
For the last two weeks, state lawmakers along with policy leaders and concerned citizens have been focused on finalizing Colorado's 2023-24 state budget.