DENVER (AP) — Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper's budget proposal released Thursday includes more funding for education, more Medicaid spending, and pay increases for state employees for the first time in five years.

The Democratic governor's budget plan represents something the state hasn't seen in years: no major cuts.

"It is heartening to be on the other side of what has been a steep decline," Hickenlooper said.

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