Colorado Gov. Jared Polis this week launched an online dashboard that is tracking all the federal fund cuts to the state made by the Trump administration in the past six months.
So far, more than $75 million in funds has been terminated or left to expire, according to the dashboard.
“The Trump administration is trying to rip away local and state funding that supports cybersecurity and public safety, helps Coloradans access or charge low-cost electric vehicles, helps people access food and more,” Polis, a Democrat, said. “This dashboard will help increase transparency and accountability.”
Colorado has been a critical player in the coalition of Democratic states fighting against the many cuts pushed by the Republican president’s administration, cuts that are motivated by efforts to cut waste and save money.
As of the beginning of June, the state had filed more than one dozen lawsuits against the administration, fighting everything from cuts to substance abuse prevention and mental health support to public safety and assistance to farmers.
Polis said this funding is due to the state.
“This is federal funding that has already been allocated to states by Congress, and now the administration is working to take it away. We are doing everything in our power to protect this funding for Coloradans and local governments, including pursuing legal action when necessary,” he said.
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Author: Ray Hilbrich
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