This story was produced as part of the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. It first appeared at coloradosun.com .

DENVER | Gov. Jared Polis said Thursday he will reverse the state’s plans to increase reimbursement rates for health care providers who see Medicaid recipients to help address a roughly $750 million hole in the state budget caused by the Republican federal tax and spending bill.

That will save the state about $38 million by forgoing a planned 1.6% rate hike. That’s the single biggest cut made by the governor.

Polis also said he will slash spending on higher education (by some $12 million) and grants (like $2 million to tackle health disparities) as part of $252 million in total cuts and redirected spending to help balance the budget this fiscal year, which began July 1.

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