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Most of the cuts have barely made a dent in the state’s $1.2 billion budget gap. But every dollar saved is a dollar they won’t have to cut this week from the big expense — Medicaid providers, education and the state workforce. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Brian Eason and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below.

Most of the cuts have barely made a dent in the state’s $1.2 billion budget gap. But every dollar saved is a dollar they won’t have to cut this week from the big programs — Medicaid providers, education and the state workforce.

The nonprofit Circular Action Alliance says only 22% to 28% of consumer packaging and paper products are being recycled in the Centennial State. A new statewide recycling program is looking to change that rate to nearly 60% by 2035. But some worry the program could mean inflated prices for consumers. The Colorado Sun reporter Michael Booth spoke with KUNC's Michael Lyle, Jr. to get more on this story.

Lawmakers peppered Governor John Hickenlooper with economic development questions on Thursday when he presented his budget for next year. The…

State economists are warning that the risks of a double-dip recession are rising in Colorado. A new revenue forecast out Tuesday from the non-partisan…

According to the latest projection from the legislature’s Joint Budget Committee Colorado will finish up the 2010-2011 budget year with a surplus of more…