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Colorado Jobs and Labor Force Update: June 2021

Jul 16, 2021

The latest data from the Current Employment Statistics survey shows that, though Colorado’s workforce has been on its way to recovering from the worst of the recession over the past several months, a lot of progress remains to be made.

The Steep Price Tag of the 2021 Legislative Session:

Jul 13, 2021

Common Sense Institute analyzes the taxes and fees that resulted from the 2021 legislative session. Under the additional impact of this year’s legislative action, the total net direct cost of rules and legislation passed since 2018 is now over $2.1 billion.

Colorado Jobs and Labor Force Update: May 2021

Jun 18, 2021

The latest data from the Current Employment Statistics survey shows that, though Colorado’s workforce has been on its way to recovering from the worst of the recession over the past several months, a lot of progress remains to be made.

Colorado Jobs and Labor Force Update: April 2021

May 21, 2021

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.

Spend Now, Save Later

May 6, 2021

Common Sense Institute, REASON Foundation and Secure Futures Colorado researches the impacts of using state funds to apply a one-time supplemental payment of $500 million to PERA.

Colorado Jobs and Labor Force Update: March 2021

Apr 16, 2021

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

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

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.

Colorado Jobs and Labor Force Update: February 2021

Mar 26, 2021

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.

January 2021 Colorado Employment Update

Mar 16, 2021

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