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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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A Vision and Framework for Colorado’s Energy Future

A Vision and Framework for Colorado’s Energy Future

October 19, 2023 • 31 min read


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In an ideal end state, Colorado’s energy would be affordable, reliable, and leave the smallest possible environmental footprint. Colorado has an opportunity to be a leader and national role model: a blue state willing to navigate the real-world tradeoffs that an energy evolution requires.

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CSI Energy Competitiveness Index

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The Colorado Competitiveness Energy Index is based on 10 state-level, sector-specific data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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A Citizen’s Guide to Aurora’s Most Pressing Issues

October 17, 2023 • 4 min read


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The latest facts on homelessness, housing and crime in Aurora so that voters can have the latest information ahead of going to vote.

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Spotlight on Crime in Aurora, CO.

16 min read


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This report analyzes the current state of Aurora crime and crime rates using Colorado Crime Stats and stats reported by the Aurora Police Dept.

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Aurora, CO. Housing Affordability Report

10 min read


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This report analyzes affordability trends and estimates whether there is a deficit or surplus in housing units in Aurora Colorado.

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Aurora Homelessness Report

5 min read


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Aurora, though it contains a relatively low concentration of homelessness, has emerged as a focal point of Colorado’s homelessness problem.

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Dollars and Data: Colorado Education Data and Trends

Dollars and Data: Colorado Education Data and Trends

October 16, 2023 • 10 min read


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This report summarizes CDE financial data and shows key trends in how education funding and spending has changed over time.

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Proposition HH Issue Brief: Education

October 12, 2023 • 7 min read


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Proposition HH provides billions of dollars to education yet is not accompanied by guidelines, guardrails or metrics related to student performance.

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Proposition HH Puts TABOR Refunds at Risk

Proposition HH Puts TABOR Refunds at Risk

October 9, 2023 • < 1 min read


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Proposition HH would alter major provisions of TABOR, by both increasing the state’s annual spending limit, and by removing the need for voter approval to make it permanent.

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Dollars and Data: Colorado Springs Education Funding and Achievement

October 3, 2023 • 19 min read


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There must be an emphasis on improving both school quality and access across all districts since they represent such variety.

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