Indianapolis Metropolitan Area Housing Affordability Report: The Data on Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Putnam, and Shelby Counties

Jan 26, 2023 | 2023 Research, Housing & Our Community, Research

Trends in housing affordability and estimates deficit and/or surplus of housing units in and around the Indianapolis metro area.

Colorado Jobs and Labor Force Update: December 2022

Jan 24, 2023 | Job Reports, Jobs & Our Economy

FULL REPORT In December, Colorado’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3%, the lowest since February 2020. Colorado exhibited strong job growth in December, adding 8,600 jobs amidst higher-than-average inflation and rising interest rates. The professional and business...

Roadblocks in Getting Kids to School: Trends, Insights, and Recommendations for Improving Colorado’s School Transportation System

Jan 23, 2023 | 2023 Research, Education, Featured, Research

In this report, we analyze education transportation data and use specific districts to illustrate statewide local-level trends.

Paid Family and Medical Leave is Starting in Colorado: Actions the State Legislature Can Take to Mitigate Long-term Risks and Unintended Economic Impacts

Jan 6, 2023 | 2023 Research, Featured, Jobs & Our Economy, Research

Next month, employers and employees will begin paying payroll premiums into Colorado’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave (FAMLI) program.

Colorado Jobs and Labor Force Update: November 2022

Dec 16, 2022 | Featured Research, Job Reports, Jobs & Our Economy

Colorado added 4,300 jobs in November and the unemployment rate fell to 3.5%. The number of unemployed decreased by 2,700 and the labor force decreased by 4,730.

Inflation in Colorado: November 2022 Update

Dec 14, 2022 | 2022 Research, Featured Research, Inflation Reports, Jobs & Our Economy, Research

Inflation in Colorado rose .47% from September to November, a reversal of the previous 2-month period decrease of 0.17%.