DENVER — State lawmakers returned to the Colorado Capitol on Thursday to begin a special session to address a massive budget shortfall.

Governor Jared Polis blames the budget deficit on the tax changes made in President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Act (H.R.1) . According to the governor and fellow Colorado Democrats, Colorado is set to collect less revenue than expected when lawmakers approved the state budget in May.

Across the aisle, Colorado Republicans say the federal government’s spending bill isn’t to blame.

Lawmakers will also attempt to tackle other issues during the special session, including a proposal to provide financial support to Planned Parenthood, which was targeted by the OBBA.

What caused Colorado’s budget shortfall?

Despite misinformation on social media, the

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