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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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Colorado Budget: Then and Now

Colorado Budget: Then and Now

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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.

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3.29 COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program

March 29, 2020 • < 1 min read


Small businesses will likely be hit the hardest as a result of social distancing and public health guidelines.

3.27 EPI Job Estimates

March 27, 2020 • < 1 min read


The Economic Policy Institute (EPI) estimated that the US economy could lose roughly 14 million jobs by Summer of 2020.

3.25.20

March 25, 2020 • < 1 min read


Following a similar policy imposed on the City of Denver, Colorado Governor Jared Polis has issued a stay-at-home order for the entire state of Colorado. 

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FULL REPORT – Observations on the Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Colorado

COVID-19

March 24, 2020 • 12 min read


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The US economic system has ground to a near halt and the potential economic and fiscal impacts are just beginning to be understood.

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SYNOPSIS – Observations on the Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Colorado

Testing the Resilience of Our Free Enterprise System: Observations on the Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Colorado

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Despite recent estimates forecasting the state will face a $1 Billion reduction in revenue from previous projections for the next budget cycle, it appears that those estimates will only be revised downward.

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What’s at Stake with the Colorado Public Option?

Colorado Public Option Key Questions

January 29, 2020 • 18 min read


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This paper summarizes a series of outstanding questions which are critical to informing the implementation of the public option in Colorado.

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

The Local Revenue Impacts Of Near-Term Oil And Gas Development

November 12, 2019 • 15 min read


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

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PROPOSITION CC: Critical Questions Answered

Proposition CC

October 11, 2019 • 16 min read


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

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

Education Funding in Colorado

August 28, 2019 • 31 min read


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

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