Colorado Officials Get Big Pay Hikes, Amid Budget Crisis

Colorado lawmakers and statewide officials are set to receive substantial pay raises starting January 1st, thanks to House Bill one thousand fifty-nine. The law established an independent commission to review salaries, which recommended significant increases to compensate for Colorados lower pay compared to other states. The governors salary will rise by eleven percent, while lawmakers will see a six percent increase. However, these raises are happening amidst a one point five billion dollar budget shortfall, leading to cuts in Medicaid and services for the disabled. The raises are constitutionally protected and cannot be altered by current lawmakers, making it uncertain if they will be adjusted during the session. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f864f91b18bc844a