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2024 Colorado Ballot Guide

The Bell Policy Center’s 2024 ballot guide is the result of Bell staff research and analysis, providing you clear arguments in favor and against each of the statewide questions on the ballot.

Primer on Recent Property Tax Reform

Over the past several years, Colorado has implemented a series of legislative actions to address rising property taxes, balancing relief efforts with the need to protect essential local services, particularly K-12 education, while introducing structural changes to stabilize future property tax revenue.

In The Know: Colorado’s Caring Workforce Tax Credit Is An Important Step Forward

Care workers in Colorado are underpaid, which has led to high turnover. HB24-1312 provides them with a refundable tax credit of $1,200.

Initiatives 50 and 108: Don’t Believe the Hype about these Destructive Measures

Proponents are offering a highly manipulated picture of Colorado's property tax landscape. We deconstruct their arguments.

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Financial Empowerment Among Colorado’s Informal Caregivers

Financial empowerment among caregivers is a critical issue that determines the well-being of informal caregivers in Colorado who provide care across the lifespan to the young and older Coloradans.

Historic Housing Barriers in Jefferson County

Historic housing barriers and systems have limited homeownership options for BIPOC families in Jeffco. Learn about what can be done to address these inequities and improve their ability to build generational wealth.

Colorado Legislature’s 2024 Housing Solutions and their Impact on Jeffco

A closer look at a few important bills and possible consequences in Jefferson County as a result of several housing bills recently passed in the Colorado legislature.

Progress on Financial Empowerment in Colorado

The Office of Financial Empowerment is making valuable progress in building the statewide infrastructure necessary to ensure the financial well-being of Colorado families and communities.

Colorado’s SecureSavings Retirement Program Off to a Great Start

SecureSavings, the retirement plan for Coloradans who don't have an employer option, is off to a great start with 50,000 accounts.

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Destructive Colorado Property Tax Cuts: Initiatives 50 and 108

Either of these measures would have a devastating impact on Colorado and would be felt in every sector of our economy.

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