August 28, 2025: Colorado copes with federal tax cuts, Vail agrees to reforms, new college degree, Ralphie retires

Lawmakers become the first in the country to fill the budget hole created by the Big Beautiful Bill. You’ll hear all the policy surprises lawmakers packed into their special session. Then, Vail was sued by a Native American artist and has now agreed to changes. Plus, a new offering at Metro State University that could help you find a career post-college. Maybe call it a de- grito ? This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf and Corey Jones. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members . Read more on the stories in today’s show: The Colorado Capitol News Alliance reports on what happened at Colorado’s special legislative session . CPR’s Lauren Antonoff Hart and Stephanie Wolf report on a settlement between artist Danielle SeeWalker and the town of Vail . CPR’s Tony Gorman has details on CU football’s home opener that will not feature a Ralphie Run .