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

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The Colorado Senate will soon discuss the state's budget, which is about $46 billion. This means lawmakers need to decide how to spend money for the next year. They will look at changes made by the House and add their own ideas. One big discussion will be about a program that helps pay for healthcare for children and pregnant women who are in the U.S. illegally. This program has cost more than expected. Lawmakers are also worried about having enough money saved for tough times, like a bad economy. They want to make sure schools still get the money they need, but this might mean cutting help for others. Some programs that help teachers and prevent car theft might get more money through special changes. The Senate will debate these important money decisions. They want to make sure the state has enough money for everything it needs to do. This budget affects many people in Colorado.