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A Year of COVID: Undocumented Workers in Colorado’s Caring Workforce

Undocumented workers in Colorado's caring workforce have provided critical care during the pandemic, yet they are exempt from many workplace and COVID-19 recovery benefits.

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A Year of COVID: Our Evolving Workplaces

Prior to COVID, our workplace policies were often inadequate. But now that we’ve seen change is possible, we must build upon this progress.

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The Tie Between Economic Insecurity & Age Discrimination

The prevalence of age discrimination, its impacts on family security, and the knowledge we can do better are why the Bell supports stronger anti-discrimination laws in Colorado.

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2021 Legislative Session Preview

Restoring last year’s $3.3 billion worth of cuts will not be enough for the 2021 legislative session. Investing above and beyond where we were in 2019 is crucial to ensuring a Colorado that works for everyone.

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Colorado OFE Can Create a Road Toward Financial Stability

By creating a statewide office of financial empowerment, we can create the systemic solutions needed to help Coloradans across the economic spectrum.

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How Financial Empowerment Can Help Colorado’s COVID Recovery

A statewide office of financial empowerment can provide crucial assistance to struggling residents as Colorado recovers from COVID-19.

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Headlines from the Colorado Tax Report

Colorado's report on what taxes look like in our state sheds some light on the problems within our tax code. Here are the important takeaways.

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A Perspective on Financial Empowerment: Q&A with Kat Traylor

Kat Traylor provides her perspective on what must be done to address disparities within Colorado's financial system.

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Financial Empowerment in Practice: Q&A with Dr. Barbara Freeman

Dr. Barbara Freeman shares stories of lived experiences showing why Colorado urgently needs a statewide strategy for financial empowerment.

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Prop 118 is a Major Win for Colorado Families

Proposition 118 is a huge win for Colorado families and positions our state as a leader in expanding truly universal portable benefits.

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