Apr 11, 2024 | 2024 Research, Education, Featured, Recent Research
According to the Colorado Department of Education (CDE), The CDE mentioned that “if all charter schools were organized within a single district, it would be the largest school district in the state,” exemplifying the vast presence of charter schools in Colorado.
Apr 11, 2024 | 2024 Research, Featured, Recent Research, Taxes & Fees
Colorado’s free enterprise economic system is built upon a combination of federal, state and local laws. While federal policy can play a large role across certain industries, state policy plays a critical role in both accounting for regional differences and determining a state’s relative economic competitiveness.
Apr 10, 2024 | 2024 Research, Featured, Inflation Reports, Recent Research, Taxes & Fees
Fuels and utility prices have increased by 10% between March ‘23 and March ‘24 while the U.S. average was only 3.3%.
Apr 9, 2024 | 2024 Research, Featured, Recent Research, Taxes & Fees
Many Coloradans pay higher than average taxes, even adjusted for income. Despite effective tax rates being lower than average, the rapid increase in home values in Colorado over the past decade has made an impact.
Apr 2, 2024 | 2024 Research, Featured, Recent Research, Research, State Budget
After just one year, the “Healthy School Meals for All” program is expected to reach CSI’s budget deficit projection 5 years early.
Mar 27, 2024 | 2024 Research, Featured, Recent Research, State Budget, Uncategorized
While Colorado ranks lower on state and local government employment as a percentage of population and debt service as a share of tax revenue, it ranks in the top 10 of state and local government spending as a percentage of GDP.