Colorado News
Colorado is about to refund $300M to taxpayers that it may not have to Source: Colorado Sun Summary: A potential legislative choice regarding TABOR surplus calculations could force deep cuts to public services, including K-12 education, if $300 million is returned to taxpayers unnecessarily. The Governor’s office is urging lawmakers to adjust these calculations to protect the state budget from further imbalance during a difficult fiscal year. Link: https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/09/colorado-300-million-tabor-refund-error/
Who is watching the babies in Leadville? 10 counties in Colorado have no licensed child care for infants. Source: Colorado Sun Summary: Rural Colorado communities are increasingly exploring local tax districts to fund early childhood education as “child care deserts” leave many families without licensed options. This movement highlights a shift toward local governance and funding solutions to address systemic gaps in the state’s early childhood infrastructure. Link: https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/08/10-counties-in-colorado-have-no-licensed-child-care-for-infants-leadville-vail-summit-county/