Colorado Republicans are expressing concerns over the financial impact of services provided to migrants in Denver, with recent reports revealing that the city has spent over $356 million in taxpayer dollars on such services. This amount averages to $7,900 per foreign national in the city and represents 8% of the city's total 2025 budget.
Republican leaders, including Rose Pugliese, have criticized the Democrat-controlled legislature for what they perceive as a heavy burden on local and state resources due to the influx of migrants. Pugliese highlighted that since 2021, an estimated $563 million has been spent on illegal immigrants in Colorado, with a significant portion allocated to education spending.
