What Happened: The 2019 Colorado Legislative Session
Economic mobility was front and center this session, as the conversation focused on ensuring opportunity, making Colorado competitive, and helping everyone attain the Colorado way of life.
Denver Workers in Minimum & Low-Wage Jobs
Our research shows a higher local minimum wage in Denver would likely help over 116,000 workers. Find out more in our latest brief.
Colorado’s Emerging Postsecondary & Workforce Ecosystem
The first phase of the Bell's Future of Work & Learning Project is a landscape assessment, outlining major stakeholders and legislation that has shaped the ecosystem.
Perils, Pitfalls, & Processes of Prioritizing a Limited Colorado Budget
The Colorado budgeting process is less a tale of collective ability to invest in keeping Colorado competitive, and more a continued lesson in the limits of prioritization.
Making Child Care More Affordable in Colorado
Colorado's average cost of child care for a 4-year-old is about $11,000 per year, while infant care is closer to $15,000.
The Predatory Lending Landscape
As more states prohibit egregious interest rates, consumers are saving money and avoiding long-term financial pitfalls like bankruptcy. While Colorado has made significant progress, it’s imperative we don’t let our guard down in this new environment.
Understanding the Student Debt Crisis & How We Got Here
In Colorado, student loan debt has grown by 176 percent since 2007, reaching $26.4 billion. Our new brief explores the numerous factors to consider as we look for solutions.
Healthy Aging & Promising Practices: A State Scan of Long-Term Care Policies
To truly see the benefits of our older population, we must address gaps preventing healthy aging. This report highlights specific state programs across the country Colorado can learn from.
Early Childhood Policies in Colorado
Several early childhood bills have been introduced in recent sessions, and five early childhood bills have been introduced so far in the 2019 session.
Is Middle Class Entry Possible Without a College Degree?
Construction and extraction jobs are commonly mentioned as alternatives to the professional and managerial jobs that commonly require (increasingly costly) degrees.
