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Colorado Budget: Then and Now

Dec 1, 2021

Colorado Budget Then and Now illuminates the meaningful changes in Colorado state spending over the last twenty years. The following figures provide a summary overview of state spending across different state funds and agencies. The trends shown reflect the shifting priorities brought on as a direct result of the laws and budgets passed each legislative session.

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.

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.

Is Colorado’s Budget Ready for a Recession?

Apr 15, 2020

Colorado’s Revenue Outlook Has Rapidly Changed from Record Highs to a Potential $3 Billion Shortfall.

PROPOSITION CC: Critical Questions Answered

Oct 11, 2019

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

Authorizing Uncertainty

May 20, 2019

A Recap of the 2019 Colorado Legislative Session and Outlook for the Colorado Economy

Colorado Budget – Then & Now

Dec 5, 2018

A Look Back at How State Spending Has Changed Over the Last 10 and 20 Years

One Step Further On PERA Reform

Mar 2, 2018

How to build on proposals from Colorado PERA and Governor Hickenlooper to eliminate unfunded liabilities and reduce burdens on state, local and school budgets – A study conducted by the REMI Partnership

The Colorado State Budget: Then & Now

Mar 28, 2017

What has changed over 10 years…