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Feeling the Federal Cuts in Colorado

The package of federal budget cuts making its way through Congress would have devastating impacts on Colorado.

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How Does a Graduated Income Tax Work?

A graduated income tax ensures people are taxed proportional to their income, which is fairer than a flat tax.

Middle Income Housing in Colorado, with a Closer Look at Jefferson County

In this piece, we summarize the broader problem of lack of affordable housing for middle income Coloradans, and zoom in on Jeffco to assess impacts and effort to address the challenges. 

Research by Kelly Mitchell, Bell Policy Center Fellow 2023-24

Kelly Mitchell grew up a short distance from Denver’s Five Points neighborhood, and as a Black female felt a connection...

Research by Colorado Mountain College Group, Bell Policy Center Fellows 2023-24

Sara Walsh, Yesenia Silva Estrada, and Zachary Haberler developed a housing blueprint for Colorado’s rural resort communities that includes an...

Mental Health and Caregiving: How We Can Best Care for Caregivers

A recent Bell Policy Center survey of Colorado caregivers found that 80 to 90 percent of respondents reported “sometimes” or...

The Bell Announces Its 2024-25 Fellows

We're pleased to announce our 2024-25 fellowship to advance game-changing research and conversations intended to further economic mobility and equity in Colorado.

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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The Bell is Hiring a Policy Analyst

The Bell is looking for a Policy Analyst who can build collaborative relationships with community partners and has strong analytical skills.

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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