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Congress may cut $6.5 billion in climate funds from the Inflation Reduction Act, risking clean energy jobs and projects across Colorado and beyond to fund Trump-era priorities.

GOP lawmakers in swing districts insist they will not vote for any proposal that strips benefits, placing them at odds with more conservative lawmakers looking to secure deep cuts in spending.

A recurring theme popped up at Tuesday’s meeting of the Montezuma County commissioners – money.

The legislature planned to ax the Colorado Youth Advisory Council to save $50,000 annually amid a tight state budget.

If the Joint Budget Committee — and the rest of the state legislature — doesn’t fund the raises, it would force the union back to the bargaining table.

The Pretrial Services program offered by the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office has ended as of July 1.

Colorado is considering changing its Red Flag law after the mass shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs. And the state Joint Budget Committee continues to review next year’s spending plan.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a bill Monday to roll out free preschool classes starting next year. Governor Polis also signed a $36 billion dollar state budget for next year. And the Montezuma County Fairgrounds Racetrack has a new promoter.

The Colorado Senate has approved a thirty six billion dollar state budget. And Colorado lawmakers are advancing a bill to make it a crime for residents to use their cell phones while driving.

The Colorado House has passed a $36 billion budget for next year, but no Republicans are supporting it. Utah’s new law banning transgender girls from competing in girls school sports has led to speculation about losing out on economic opportunities.