Apr 21, 2020 | Jobs & Our Economy
On Monday April 20, Governor Polis held a press conference to discuss several of his recent executive actions and the new policy guidelines Coloradans can expect for living with COVID-19. Executive Actions 1. The Governor shared his approach reopening the state in May...
Apr 20, 2020 | 2020 Podcasts, Jobs & Our Economy, Podcast
This episode of Common Sense Digest shares the latest facts and figures concerning the continuing economic impact of COVID-19.
Apr 17, 2020 | Jobs & Our Economy
This past Wednesday April 15th, Governor Polis announced broad principles that are guiding the decision on when and how to reopen the state’s economy. During his remarks he said, “As we reopen our state, we know that things will work differently than they did before,...
Apr 16, 2020 | Jobs & Our Economy
Earlier today, the new weekly unemployment insurance claims for the week ending April 11th were released. Colorado saw a record setting 105,000 new claims, surpassing the weekly record of just two weeks ago. This brings the total portion of the Colorado labor force...
Apr 15, 2020 | 2020 Research, Jobs & Our Economy, Recent Research, Research, State Budget
Colorado’s Revenue Outlook Has Rapidly Changed from Record Highs to a Potential $3 Billion Shortfall.
Apr 13, 2020 | Jobs & Our Economy
Recent statement by the Colorado Speaker of the House K.C. Becker and a presentation developed by the Colorado Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budget paint a stark picture for the outlook of state finances. They suggest that between $2B to $3.2 billion will...