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Gov. Polis signs record-high state budget

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed the Long Bill, which will set Colorado’s state budget for the next fiscal year. At a price tag of roughly $36.5 billion, it’s the largest budget in state history.

The budget includes higher funding for K-12 schools, boosted funding for public safety and a 3% raise for state employees, among other investments.

You can watch a replay of the bill signing in the FOX31 NOW player above.