# Colorado Unemployment Rises to 4% | Colorado Springs News

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Podcast: [Colorado Springs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/colorado-springs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559285)
Published: 2026-09-19T03:30:09+00:00
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Colorado’s unemployment rate has jumped back to 4%, marking the first time since June 2025 and nearing the national average of 4.1%. The state lost nearly 1,400 jobs between July and August, continuing a downward trend after years of ultra-low unemployment. Inflation remains stubbornly high—Denver saw a 3.9% jump in July—prompting the Fed’s first rate hike in three years. Governor Polis attributes rising costs to global trade tensions, but notes the economy remains stable thanks to strong consumer spending. State revenue is projected to drop by $176 million, likely ending tax refunds for the first time since 2019—with hopes for their return in a couple of years. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://gazette.com/2026/09/18/colorado-unemployment-rate-climbs-back-to-4/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/43fca8a137491907 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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