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Colorado Budget: Then and Now

Colorado Budget: Then and Now

Dec 1, 2021 | 2019 Research, 2020 Research, 2021 Research, Featured 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.

The Evolution of the Colorado Public Option: CSI Impacting the Debate

The Evolution of the Colorado Public Option: CSI Impacting the Debate

Jun 11, 2021 | 2019 Research, 2020 Research, 2021 Research, Featured, Featured Research, Healthcare, Recent Research

After publishing 8 reports, 3 rounds of testimony, and over a dozen meetings with legislators, Common Sense Institute’s work has led the way in helping impact the debate and deliver the facts on the Colorado public option health care proposal…leading to lots of changes.

The Local Revenue Impacts of Near-Term Oil and Gas Development

The Local Revenue Impacts of Near-Term Oil and Gas Development

Nov 12, 2019 | 2019 Research, Energy & Our Environment, Jobs & Our Economy, Recent Research

In this analysis, CSPR explores the potential property tax revenues from proposed near-term oil and natural gas development in Colorado.

PROPOSITION CC: Critical Questions Answered

PROPOSITION CC: Critical Questions Answered

Oct 11, 2019 | 2019 Research, Recent Research, State Budget

Proposition CC asks voters if they want to allow the state to retain and spend all revenue above the current TABOR spending limit.

Anticipating a State Option For Health Care: Will Businesses Face Higher Costs Or Will Quality and Access be Cut?

Anticipating a State Option For Health Care: Will Businesses Face Higher Costs Or Will Quality and Access be Cut?

Sep 10, 2019 | 2019 Research, Healthcare, Recent Research

Dollars and Data: A Look at K-12 Education Funding in Colorado

Dollars and Data: A Look at K-12 Education Funding in Colorado

Aug 28, 2019 | 2019 Research, Education, Recent Research

This study provides analysis of how K-12 public education is funded in Colorado, trends in revenues and spending, and what teachers are paid.

Building Gated Cities – Policy Brief

Building Gated Cities – Policy Brief

Jun 10, 2019 | 2019 Research, Housing & Our Community, Jobs & Our Economy

Understanding the Impacts of 1% Growth in Lakewood

Colorado Emissions Reduction Calculator

Colorado Emissions Reduction Calculator

May 31, 2019 | 2019 Research, Energy & Our Environment, Recent Research

Test alternative ways to comply with Colorado’s new greenhouse gas (GhG) emissions targets.

Authorizing Uncertainty

Authorizing Uncertainty

May 20, 2019 | 2019 Research, State Budget

A Recap of the 2019 Colorado Legislative Session and Outlook for the Colorado Economy

Senate Bill 188

Senate Bill 188

Apr 9, 2019 | 2019 Research, Healthcare

This report examines the assumptions behind SB-188, a bill to create a state-run Family Medical Leave Insurance Program in Colorado.

Senate Bill 181

Senate Bill 181

Mar 12, 2019 | 2019 Research, Energy & Our Environment

The Statewide Cost of Prohibitions, Restrictions and Regulatory Uncertainty in Colorado’s Energy Sector

Denver Initiative 300: Impacts on the Homeless and Society by Granting Unimpeded Access to Public Space

Denver Initiative 300: Impacts on the Homeless and Society by Granting Unimpeded Access to Public Space

Feb 19, 2019 | 2019 Research, Jobs & Our Economy

Denver Initiative 300: Impacts on the Homeless and Society by Granting Unimpeded Access to Public Space