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Colorado Jobs and Labor Force Update – November 2023 Update

Dec 22, 2023

Colorado’s private-sector employment declined for the 3rd-straight month in November by 2,100 jobs. The last time Colorado experienced consecutive months of private-sector job loss was during the early months of 2020.

The Economic Impact of the National Western Stock Show

Dec 19, 2023

The National Western Stock Show remains an economic staple in the Denver and Colorado economy. The annual event brings in more than 700,000 attendees and $171 million in economic activity.

Untapped Potential: Economic Costs of Colorado’s Foster Youth

Nov 14, 2023

Foster care youth aging out of the foster care system in Colorado face a multitude of challenges. This report attempts to derive the individual and social costs borne by a cohort of Colorado’s foster youth.

Colorado Jobs and Labor Force Update – September 2023 Update

Oct 20, 2023

Colorado’s private sector lost 600 jobs in September, while government employment added 2,100 jobs.

Proposition HH Puts TABOR Refunds at Risk

Oct 9, 2023

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.

The She-cession is Over, but What’s Next for Women in the Workforce? Examining Women’s Employment Trends in Colorado

Sep 28, 2023

Unlike men, women’s labor force participation rate has surpassed pre-pandemic levels. However, the same problems with childcare, household responsibility inequities, and a Motherhood Penalty persist.

Colorado Jobs and Labor Force Update – August 2023 Update

Sep 19, 2023

Colorado’s total private employment increased by 9,100 jobs in the month of August after gaining only 100 jobs in July.

Assessing Colorado’s Economic Competitiveness Growth of Legal Expenses: 43 and Counting

Sep 11, 2023

Since 2019, the state legislature has passed at least 43 bills that create, expand, and/or modify civil causes of action.

Colorado Jobs and Labor Force Update – July 2023 Update

Aug 18, 2023

Colorado July 2023 Employment Data – Colorado added 800 total nonfarm jobs in July after recording 1,800 jobs added in June, and 8,600 in May.

Colorado Jobs and Labor Force Update – June 2023 Update

Jul 21, 2023

The state’s manufacturing sector added 1,400 jobs in June after adding 1,900 in May. This is the largest two-month job gain for this sector since May-June of 2020 immediately following the large decline in April 2020.