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Special Session Tracker 2023

Lawmakers are debated a range of issues at the Colorado General Assembly during their 2023 Special Session. This tracker focuses...

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Local Elections a Mixed Bag for Economic Mobility Issues

While most of the 2023 Colorado election headlines focused on Proposition HH, many important local issues were also on the...

Who Pays?

This two-part series explores the stark and complex differences in taxing across Colorado.

2023 Colorado Ballot Guide

As November elections approach, the Bell's 2023 Colorado Ballot Guide helps voters navigate the impacts each measure will have on our state.

In The Know: The Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)

CCCAP requires cooperation across federal, state, and local governments, providers, and families.

In The Know: New Protections for Colorado Consumers

Colorado consumers will have important new protections thanks to the passing of HB23-1229.

Quality of care is an important piece of a thriving care economy.

Quality of Care

Quality care, whether it is direct care for older adults and people with disabilities, or early childhood education, is critical for communities.

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Don’t Be Fooled: Initiative 50 is not the answer

Initiative 50 is the wrong direction for Colorado. It's the typical snake oil from the usual suspects.

Proposition HH is not a tax rate increase.

Questions and Answers On Proposition HH

The Bell explores this measure, which will be on the November ballot

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Referred Ballot Measure: Prop II

Proposition II, on the 2023 ballot, could add a significant amount of funding for universal prek in Colorado.