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Q&A with Katalina Garcia, Future of Work Advisory Council Member

"It feels like I’m part of something bigger and it feels good to be able to give perspective that I don’t know would be there if I wasn’t a part of it."

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Direct Care Workers In the Time of COVID-19

The current COVID-19 outbreak is spotlighting both the value of our direct care workforce and long-standing failings in how we support these workers.

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Why Colorado Must Act on Unemployment

The COVID-19 pandemic has already begun to create an economic shock that is rippling across our state. EPI estimates by the summer over 97,000 jobs will be lost across Colorado.

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Mid-Session Legislative Update: Retirement, Health Care, Paid Family & Medical Leave

The Colorado legislature is approaching the midpoint of the 2020 session. Take a look at Part 2 of our mid-session series to learn about what is happening with retirement, health care, and paid family and medical leave.

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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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