Postal Service employees plan to rally at Colorado Springs City Hall and other Colorado communities next week to warn about the impact of proposed cuts. The Communications Workers of America Union’s Denver chapter says the rally on Tuesday is part of a national effort seeking support for congressional action to shore up the struggling agency. [...] [...]
The 2012 appropriations bill – still being debated in Congress – has substantial cuts both to NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, prompting calls of concern from aviation and aerospace groups. [...]
Colorado might face still more budget cuts if the federal government doesn’t come through with additional money for Medicaid. The state was so sure Congress would pass a six-month extension of Medicaid help to the states, the $211 million was included in the budget. But now, political fortunes have changed and congressional Democrats are hesitant [...] [...]
During a lengthy and sometimes contentious budget markup session yesterday, City Council gave tentative approval to multiple cost-cutting and revenue generating proposals aimed at balancing next year’s budget. The measures included: Turning off thousands of streetlights, and letting others go dark for estimated savings of $1.3 million. Eliminating the vendor fee that compensates merchants for [...] [...]