Purplish What Republicans' ‘One Big Beautiful Bill' means for Colorado
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Jul 18, 2025 Caitlyn Kim, CPR's D.C. correspondent, and John Daley, CPR's health reporter, dive into the implications of the massive Republican tax and spending package. They discuss how the new bill impacts Colorado's safety net, including potential Medicaid cuts that could affect over 100,000 people. The guests also explore changes to the state's food stamp program and the possible rise in healthcare costs. As they dissect the political challenges and local repercussions, listeners gain insights into how policy shifts will reshape lives in Colorado.
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Republicans' Mega Bill Overview
- The "One Big Beautiful Bill" compiles a sweeping range of Republican policies into one historic law.
- It delivers tax cuts, funding for defense, border security, and energy independence despite increasing the national debt.
State Financial Impact of Federal Cuts
- The federal bill shifts more financial responsibility for healthcare and food aid to states like Colorado.
- Colorado faces tough decisions on whether to cut programs or find new ways to fund them.
Tax Cuts Are Actually Tax Preservations
- The law preserves the 2017 Trump-era tax rates instead of cutting taxes further.
- Without this preservation, taxes would have increased significantly after the prior cuts expired.