Dec 8, 2023 | 2023 Research, Featured Research, Research, State Budget
Colorado Budget Then and Now illuminates the changes in Colorado state budget appropriations over the last twenty years. The figures included in the report provide a summary overview of revenue allocated to state departments through the budgeting process. The trends in appropriations reflect the shifting priorities brought on as a direct result of the laws and budgets passed each legislative session.
Dec 7, 2023 | 2023 Research, Annual Reports
From affordable housing to education, CSI has played a key role in shaping the public policy debate and driving common sense solutions in the halls of government and among voters.
Nov 17, 2023 | 2023 Research, Job Reports, Recent Research, Research
Colorado’s private sector employment declined for the 2nd straight month in October, losing 200 jobs, after decreasing by 1,900 jobs in September.
Nov 17, 2023 | 2023 Research, Recent Research, Research, Taxes & Fees
7,520 fewer jobs, a $177M reduction in GDP, and a $223 decrease in household income.
Nov 14, 2023 | 2023 Research, Education, Housing & Our Community, Jobs & Our Economy, Research
Foster care youth aging out of the foster care system in Colorado face a multitude of challenges. This report attempts to derive the individual and social costs borne by a cohort of Colorado’s foster youth.
Nov 10, 2023 | 2023 Research, Housing & Our Community, Research
How Does Colorado Compare Nationally? Colorado’s crime has risen to one of the highest rates in the nation in the past ten years. As of 2022, Colorado ranked 4th highest nationally for combined property and violent crime rates according to Federal Bureau of Investigation data.