After internal strategy sessions, Colorado Senate to take up $46B budget debate

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Colorado senators are getting ready to debate the state's yearly budget. This budget is for the upcoming year and is worth $46 billion. They will look at changes made by the House and suggest their own ideas. One big discussion will be about a program that helps children and pregnant women who are not legal residents. This program has cost more than expected. Some lawmakers are worried about the state's savings. They think the state should keep more money saved in case of bad economic times. They are also concerned about money for schools. One lawmaker mentioned that a fund for schools might run out of money soon. Lawmakers are trying to find ways to pay for everything. Some proposed changes include moving money from other programs. For example, money from a program that gives grants for electric school buses might be used to help pay for a teacher training program. Another idea is to put more money towards preventing car theft.