The Bell provides the details about what’s in SB24-233 and examines the delicate balance it achieved to avoid deep cuts to local governments that provide essential community services.
SB24-233 is the legislature's thoughtful effort to lower property taxes. We succinctly explain the "effective assessment rate" for homes of various values.
Get a recap of the 2024 legislative session and learn about the policy research we’ve conducted so far this year with your support.
If Initiative 50 were to pass at the ballot in November, the state will face K-12 education funding trouble.
Policies that passed in the 2024 legislative session could expand housing opportunities in Jefferson County.
Jeffco residents want more affordable housing. Local governments recognize the need and want to fill it. Housing developers are incentivized to fill this gap. But prohibitive factors stand in their way.
Taking steps to reduce child poverty through a refundable credit will benefit Colorado’s children and families, while also creating a stronger, more equitable state.
Property taxes have been growing across the state, with legislators offering relief using the most available tools. However, we could better target relief through income tax and we could ensure adequate funding through alternative revenue sources.
Add-on costs and fees are a growing concern for Coloradans and they're beginning to appear in more and more places. These additional charges quickly add up and exacerbate financial challenges for consumers.
This video series highlights how pressing needs go unfilled because of the artificially-concocted budget restraints that serve politics, and not Coloradans in need.
