Political Sheet

Colorado Lawmaker Pay Raise Looks Bad, But the Debate Is Real

Colorado State Capitol with lawmakers in silhouette and budget papers layered in a tense editorial scene
Bad optics, real debate.
Written by Scott K. James

Colorado lawmakers are set for automatic pay increases in 2027 while the state faces a $1.5 billion shortfall and service cuts. Bad timing, real debate.

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