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What to look for in the 2024-2025 Budget to Support Care

The Bell has long worked to ensure public funding for important services our communities need. The budget process is one...

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In The Know: State Reserves

Unlike many other states, Colorado does not have a “rainy day fund.” The state does have reserves that act as...

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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...

Timeline of Financial Empowerment in Colorado

A Recent Timeline of Financial Empowerment and Consumer Protection Wins in Colorado

A Recent Timeline of Financial Empowerment and Consumer Protection Wins in Colorado Colorado has a long history of enacting forward-looking,...

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Who Pays?

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

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Local Ballot Measures

A closer look at three measures up for a vote in the November election.

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

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

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In The Know: New Protections for Colorado Consumers

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

Colorado Homes

The Bell Supports Proposition HH: Property Tax Relief That Helps Schools

Learn how Proposition HH can provide needed tax relief to Colorado homeowners without cutting funding for schools and other services.

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Property Tax Resources

Recently published resources to give legislators, press, and public the information they need to make informed decisions on property taxes in Colorado.