Colorado Bill Funds New Medical School, Higher Education Projects

A bill that would allocate funding for a new medical school in Colorado and various capital improvements at higher education institutions has advanced in the state legislature. The legislation, designated as House Bill 24-1231, was approved by the Colorado House of Representatives with a 42-17 vote, with opposition solely from Republican legislators. The measure allows Colorado to issue certificates of participation to finance four projects at four distinct institutions. Each of these projects aims to increase the number of healthcare professionals educated in the state and address the ongoing workforce shortage in the field. Notably, the bill includes funding for a new osteopathic medical college at the University of Northern Colorado in Weld County.

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