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.
Jan 12, 2024 | 2023 Research, 2024 Research, Education, Healthcare, Housing & Our Community, Recent Research, Research, State Budget, Taxes & Fees
CSI has been at the forefront of data analysis regarding each of the issues raised in the Governor’s address and has the following response.
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.
May 17, 2023 | 2023 Research, Featured Research, Recent Research, Research, State Budget
CSI estimates that the 12-day surge in migrants between May 4th and May 15th will bring the total current cost to the City of Denver between $18.2 and $19.2 million.
Dec 6, 2022 | 2019 Research, 2020 Research, 2021 Research, 2022 Research, Featured Research, Recent Research, Research, State Budget
Colorado Budget Then and Now illuminates the meaningful changes in Colorado state spending over the last twenty years. The following figures provide a summary overview of state spending across different state funds and agencies. The trends shown reflect the shifting priorities brought on as a direct result of the laws and budgets passed each legislative session.