Property taxes have been growing across the state, with legislators offering relief using the most available tools. However, we could better target relief through income tax and we could ensure adequate funding through alternative revenue sources.
The Colorado General Assembly’s nonpartisan staff on Tuesday released fiscal impact statements for three conservative property tax ballot measures and they show the state’s general fund budget would take a $3 billion hit if any of the measures were to succeed at the November ballot. That would be “about 15 percent” of the 2024-25 budget, according to the analyses.
Add-on costs and fees are a growing concern for Coloradans and they're beginning to appear in more and more places. These additional charges quickly add up and exacerbate financial challenges for consumers.
This video series highlights how pressing needs go unfilled because of the artificially-concocted budget restraints that serve politics, and not Coloradans in need.
Conservative and anti-tax groups are planning disastrous 2024 ballot measures that could undermine property tax relief and have serious consequences for local and state budgeting.
We explain how a recent report from the anti-tax Independence Institute is attempting to misconstrue income tax policy in Colorado.
Bell Policy Center Fellow Robin Kniech introduces her research plans, including contributing reflections and case studies to Colorado’s debate on addressing the housing crisis through land-use reforms.
Research by Robin Kniech, Bell Policy Center Fellow 2023-24 Robin Kniech is developing a case study and narrative work around...
Why the move by Douglas County to reduce its property values didn't make sense and why the State Board of Equalization was correct in striking down the decision.
The way Coloradans get their state rebates is changing. But why is this money available and how is it calculated?
