Senator warns CPW

[cnelk]

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Senator Roberts warns CPW to fix the wolf reintroduction program or the money stops

By Shannon Lukens. Colorado Senator Dylan Roberts didn’t hold back on the Senate floor Wednesday, warning the state to fix the wolf reintroduction program, or they’ll lose the funding for it. At the State Capitol, the Senate

www.steamboatradio.com

 

[Hondo0925]

interesting. Did I read that right the budget was 800k and they’ve spent 2million. Or is the new budget 2 million??

 

[JBahr]

interesting. Did I read that right the budget was 800k and they’ve spent 2million. Or is the new budget 2 million??

Yes and yes...

Colorado lawmakers warn state to fix wolf reintroduction program or lose funding

Senate lawmakers warn Colorado Parks and Wildlife to implement measures to prevent wolf depredations or risk losing funding in the 2025-26 budget.

www.coloradopolitics.com

 

[justin davis]

Awesome. I hope they put pressure on Polis and maybe this ridiculous will stop ?

 

[ReaptheHeat]

Roberts is a sell out.

 

[RojoGrande]

$2 billion dollar hole in the CO budget as is. All agencies should be seeing cuts.

CPW has a revenue stream from hunters, anglers, and recreators at the parks that fund most activities, plus GOCO funds (lottery) for capital projects. They aren't as reliant on general funds for their budget. Although, If I remember correctly, the wolf reintroduction funds came from the general fund.

Polis is a lame duck. Doesn't need votes so no real way to apply pressure. He can also deflect to the CPW commission for the poor roll out and mismanagement of the program.