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Colorado Shifts Funds from Wolf Reintroduction to Healthcare

8/23/2025

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Colorado legislators withdrew a bill to pause wolf reintroduction, reallocating $250,000 to health care due to a $1 billion budget shortfall.
The bipartisan-supported bill addresses rising health insurance costs, with some areas seeing increases of up to 38%.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has released 25 wolves since 2023, with additional releases planned for 2026.
The bill amendment aimed to secure support from Gov. Jared Polis, who opposed delaying reintroduction efforts.

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Colorado legislators withdrew a bill to pause wolf reintroduction, reallocating $250,000 to health care due to a $1 billion budget shortfall.
The bipartisan-supported bill addresses rising health insurance costs, with some areas seeing increases of up to 38%.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has released 25 wolves since 2023, with additional releases planned for 2026.
The bill amendment aimed to secure support from Gov. Jared Polis, who opposed delaying reintroduction efforts.