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Measuring Adequacy: Funding & State Services
When it comes to funding state services, how much revenue is enough? In this brief, the Bell & Colorado Fiscal Institute team up to answer that question.
Colorado’s Universal Preschool Program
This report examines the new Colorado Universal Preschool Program, how it works, and how it will impact families and the wider child care ecosystem.
Colorado's Revenue Base - 2023 Update
New data & insights on Colorado's tax revenue base, focusing on K-12 funding, and assessing whether our state is prepared for future recessions.
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Responding to Crime in Colorado: A Focus on Economic Mobility and Community- Based Solutions

This report examines community-based initiatives working to reduce crime in Colorado and advance economic mobility for justice system-impacted individuals.

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Alternative Charge Loans Overview

Alternative charge loans have evaded regulations on predatory lending products in Colorado. This blog looks at what they are and what can be done.

Inflation and Colorado’s Middle Class

This three-part series explains what inflation is, it’s root causes, and the specific impacts it has on the budgets of Colorado’s residents and government.

TABOR Rebate History

As Colorado is in the midst of historic TABOR rebates, it is important to understand the larger context and how lawfully collected tax revenue has historically been used.

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Caring Workforce Primer

Despite their importance, the caring workforce remains undervalued and without the tools to meet the growing need for care. This analysis provides the foundation for understanding the larger caring workforce, opportunities and challenges they face, and potential avenues for future research and analysis.

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