Study: Population to surge, but funds fall short by $1.4B

RBC — Commissioner Ken Parsons spent a lot of time in Denver this winter fighting for the interests of Northwestern Colorado as state lawmakers attempt to pass spending measures that could funnel oil and gas tax revenue out of Northwest Colorado.
The release of a socioeconomic study compiled by the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado that outlines projected growth and capital demands related to energy development underlines what local government officials have been saying all…