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Common Sense Institute (CSI) strives to develop insightful and educational research on the most critical debates facing Colorado. CSI employs rigorous research techniques and dynamic modeling to evaluate the potential impact of issues on the Colorado economy and individual opportunity. CSI provides elected officials, policy makers and Coloradans with facts and data-driven analysis to help make informed decisions about the biggest issues facing the state. CSI research has also sparked innovative policy solutions and bipartisan, solutions-based discussion about the future of Colorado.

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The Fight Against Crime in Colorado: Policing, Legislation, and Incarceration

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The question this report poses is: why has Colorado become less safe? A comparison of policing and crime rates in the two largest cities in Colorado, Denver and Colorado Springs, uncovers distinctly different trends in policing and police resources that have produced differing outcomes.

Colorado Jobs and Labor Force Update – April 2023 Update

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In April, Colorado experienced its largest single-month job growth since April 2022 adding a total of 7,200 jobs.

Denver Local Election Guide: Just The Facts

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To inform the upcoming run-off elections in Denver, Common Sense is re-issuing the latest facts on homelessness, housing and crime so that voters can have the latest information ahead of going back to vote.

Fiscal Impacts of Recent Increase in Migrant Sheltering and Support in Denver

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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.

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The Fight Against Crime in Colorado: Policing, Legislation, and Incarceration

June 1, 2023 • 41 min read

Tags: Colorado Crime, Crime, Crime Update, incarceration, Police, policing, public safety

Colorado Jobs and Labor Force Update – April 2023 Update

May 19, 2023 • 3 min read

In April, Colorado experienced its largest single-month job growth since April 2022 adding a total of 7,200 jobs.

Tags: colorado economy, colorado jobs, jobs

Fiscal Impacts of Recent Increase in Migrant Sheltering and Support in Denver

May 17, 2023 • 5 min read

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.

Tags: denver, Denver Immigration, Denver Migrants, Title 42