April 27, 2026: Debating state lawmaker pay; Immersive theater explores foster care in Colorado
About this episode
The episode discusses the debate over state lawmaker pay amidst a budget shortfall and features an immersive play about foster care in Colorado.
Should Colorado lawmakers get a pay raise at the same time the state faces a $1.5 billion dollar budget shortfall? We'll get into the debate today with Purplish, and the reason it could impact policies and laws in Colorado. Then, "Crossroads: The Journey of Becoming," is a new immersive play that explores what it's like to be a child in Colorado’s foster care system.
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