2021 Research

Colorado Jobs and Labor Force Update: March 2021

Apr 16, 2021 | 2021 Research, COVID-19, Economic Development, Research

The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs and labor force data shows that, while the state has made significant progress from the April 2020 low points, achieving full recovery will take significantly more time.

The State of Colorado’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund

Apr 14, 2021 | 2020 Research, 2021 Research, COVID-19, Economic Development, Featured

As a result of a sudden spike in unemployment insurance claims, Colorado’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund quickly depleted and fell into a debt financed by loans from the U.S. Treasury.

Building Back Stronger Requires Addressing Colorado’s Looming Fiscal Challenges

Apr 8, 2021 | 2021 Research, Economic Development, Featured, Research

Common Sense Institute analyzes both the federal and Colorado state governments relief bills in response to the economic impacts associated with COVID-19, and provide recommendations for ways to set up Colorado for long-term growth.

Trying to Fix a Broken Education Finance System

Mar 31, 2021 | 2021 Research, Education, Featured, Research

The current education funding system is laden with problems and inefficiencies that hinder schools from functioning at their highest levels. Increasing revenues without addressing the severe flaws in how the state allocates those revenues, as HB21-1164 does, is a missed opportunity to improve student outcomes.

Following the Facts in Colorado’s Healthcare Debate: Recent Trends Have Resulted in Lower Costs and More Choice

Mar 30, 2021 | 2021 Research, Health Care, Recent Research

Common Sense Institute analyses the changing trends in Colorado’s American Care Act (ACA) health insurance market to ensure discussions and debate about healthcare policy start from the same baseline.

Colorado Jobs and Labor Force Update: February 2021

Mar 26, 2021 | 2021 Research, COVID-19, Economic Development, Featured, Recent Research

The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs and labor force data shows the path to recovery remains quite volatile and there is still a long way to climb to reach pre-pandemic Colorado employment levels.

Third Time Is No Charm

Mar 25, 2021 | 2021 Research, Health Care, Recent Research, Research

The Latest Colorado Public Option Proposal Still Threatens the Jobs of Health Care Workers and May Trigger Higher Costs for Businesses and Households

January 2021 Colorado Employment Update

Mar 16, 2021 | 2021 Research, Economic Development, Recent Research, Research

The Common Sense Institute analyzes the recently released Bureau of Labor Statistics state employment and labor force data for Colorado in January 2021.

Recent Trends in Health Insurance Costs: Early Results of Public Option in Washington State Compared to Colorado

Mar 9, 2021 | 2021 Research, Health Care, Recent Research, Research

To help inform health care policy discussions at the legislature, the Common Sense Institute reviewed recent trends in Affordable Care Act insurance premiums across Colorado and Washington State, which passed public option legislation in 2019.

Colorado’s Competitiveness: The Challenge of Economic Recovery Under More than $1.8 Billion in New Regulations, Taxes and Fees

Mar 8, 2021 | 2021 Research, Economic Development, Recent Research, Research

The Common Sense Institute analyzes Colorado’s competitiveness and the challenges for Colorado’s economic recovery under more than $1.8 Billion in new regulations, taxes and fees past last several years.

Understanding Costs and Impacts of Energy Performance Mandates for Buildings

Mar 4, 2021 | 2021 Research, Energy, Recent Research, Research

The Common Sense Institute analyzes the late February 2021 commercial building owners survey and provide suggestions on several costs to study further to better understand the impacts of forced electrification.

The She-Cession in Colorado: The Impact of COVID-19 on Women in the Workforce in 2020

Feb 17, 2021 | 2021 Research, COVID-19, Economic Development, Recent Research

In partnership with Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC), CSI outlines the disproportionate and negative impacts on women in the workforce due to COVID-19, or also known as the “She-Cession,” and outlines next steps in order to get women back to work.