Posts by Bell Policy Center Staff

Colorado's demographics

Colorado’s Demographics: An Older, More Diverse State

Because Colorado's demographics affect so much of how our state operates, it’s imperative to recognize how these elements play into the vision of economic opportunity.

building assets

Building Assets Key to Economic Mobility

While income determines how families meet basic needs, building assets is one of the key drivers to help families move into the middle class and build a stable and prosperous economic future.

unaffordable housing in Colorado

Unaffordable Housing in Colorado: Who’s Affected?

Out of the top 20 metropolitan areas with the highest rate of house price appreciation in the country, three are in Colorado. Renters are affected by unaffordable housing in Colorado, too, as more than half are cost burdened.

health care in Colorado, public option

Health Care in Colorado Impacts Economic Mobility

In our Guide to Economic Mobility, we look at how health care in Colorado affects opportunity. We outline some improvements we can make regarding care, coverage, and cost, so Colorado’s health gains can been felt equally by all.

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The Bell Brings Colorado Communities Together

In this guest contribution, one Colorado resident shares how the Bell Policy Center helped her discuss goals for her community with those she may not have worked with otherwise.

PROSPER

A Deadly Combo: GOP Tax Plan Meets PROSPER

More than ever, Coloradans need their elected officials to act responsibly, rather than gambling hard-working students’ opportunity to earn a good life.

Group of Millennials engrossed in their mobile devices.

Infographic: Millennials, Money, & Debt

Millennials are living paycheck to paycheck, making saving and paying down debt not an easy task.

Woman giving a speech at a podium for-profit colleges.

Fair Lending for a Thriving Colorado Members Pen Letter to Betsy DeVos

Members of the Fair Lending for a Thriving Colorado coalition call on Secretary DeVos to protect student borrowers from predatory loan servicers.

Colorado Women Equal Pay

Colorado Women & Their Families Deserve Equal Pay

If current trends continue, women in Colorado will not see equal pay until the year 2057. 

Graduation caps worn by students at a commencement ceremony, symbolizing the fallout of recent education policy changes.

The Fallout of the DeVos Delay

These regulations hold for-profit institutions accountable, something students desperately need given the landscape. In the past, deceptive marketing tactics at some for-profit schools harmed students' potential by churning out graduates with half-decent job prospects.

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