Bound to Succeed: Two-Generation Approaches to Education in Colorado
Our research report discusses an important emerging strategy that helps low- to moderate-income families move out of poverty, known as a two-generation approach.
2016 Ballot Guide
Each election cycle, we examine the statewide ballot measures and make recommendations based on the values that drive our work. Here is our take on 2016 ballot measures.
Raising the Minimum Wage Won’t Hurt Colorado Jobs
A recent study claimed raising Colorado's minimum wage to $12 by 2020 would result in 90,000 jobs lost; this has been debunked.
Minimum Wage Facts
Working full time at minimum wage is not enough to support the basic cost of living in most communities in Colorado.
Testimony: Finance Charges on Certain Consumer Credit Transactions
Raising the costs on supervised loans and credit sales forces hard-working Colorado families, many whose credit histories are damaged by the Great Recession, to pay more for no justifiable reason.
Testimony: Support HB16-1196 for ASPIRE Colorado Pilot Program
Based on research, the college savings accounts that will be established through the pilot program authorized in HB16-1196 will help expand the number of Coloradans from low-to moderate-income families who enroll in and complete college.
Splitting State Income Tax Refunds Can Help Families Build Assets
Allowing Coloradans to split their state income tax refunds and directly deposit a portion into several accounts would encourage savings overall and help low- to moderate-income families build wealth.
Testimony: Oppose HB16-1299 to Lower Standards Awarding Defendant Litigation Costs in Employment Discrimination Cases
In a detailed analysis of state anti-discrimination laws that provide remedies to workers who prove workplace discrimination, the Bell Policy Center found these laws have no statistical effect on the creation of small businesses.
Testimony: Support HB16-1287 for Apprenticeship Study
Expanding pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship opportunities is a win-win proposition for Colorado.
Testimony: Support Middle Class College Savings Act
Increasing the deduction for families making less than $250,000 per year will boost their current savings and provide an incentive for modest-income families to begin saving for college.
