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Mid-Session Legislative Update: Fiscal Policy, Taxes, & the Budget

The Colorado legislature is approaching the midpoint of the 2020 session. Take a look at Part 1 of our mid-session series to learn about what is happening on fiscal, tax, and budget issues.

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Mid-Session Legislative Update: Education & Equity

The Colorado legislature is approaching the midpoint of the 2020 session. Take a look at Part 3 of our mid-session series to learn more about legislation regarding early childhood and postsecondary education.

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BankOn Model: Improving Access to Safe & Affordable Banking

BankOn is founded on the belief that banking is an essential service, but high and unexpected fees makes mainstream banking too expensive for many people.

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Racial Justice at the Bell: A Reflection

The Bell is working to integrate a racial justice lens into our work and our internal operations. Here's how we're doing.

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Why Access to Credit & Safe Banking Matters

Colorado has a two-tiered financial system. It is rooted In, and continues to reinforce, barriers to building wealth for low- and middle-income families.

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Supporting Early Child Care Educators Through HB20-1053

HB20-1053 offers one strong step forward in addressing the recruitment and retention of early childhood education educators.

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Secure Savings: How the Racial Wealth Gap Manifests for Older Coloradans

While Secure Savings alone will not close Colorado’s racial wealth gap, it will go a long way toward building assets and security for all Coloradans — particularly Coloradans of color — in retirement.

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What Just Happened? We Can’t “Just Prioritize”

What do two new bills in the Colorado's state Senate say about our state's future funding choices? Nothing and everything.

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What Just Happened? 10 Opening Day Quotes & What They Mean

What just happened? A guide to deciphering opening day legislative speeches and what they mean for the session to come.

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Financial Empowerment: A Track Record of Success

Cities and towns across the country are witnessing the impacts a lack of financial well-being has on the entire community. And they're taking action.