Legislative economist: State cash position remains positive

The COVID-19 recession was deeper than others experienced in modern times in Colorado and the recovery faster.

The Colorado Legislative Council’s chief economist, Kate Watkins, told attendees of the annual Regional Issues Summit that the state is still in a pandemic economy and much remains to happen to get back to normal. Yet the worrisome issue of inflation is likely to moderate over the next several months.

The summit, an event produced by the Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance and its member chambers of commerce in Greeley, Loveland and Fort Collins, included discussion of a wide range of issues Wednesday morning. Watkins’ presentation…