2023 Impact Report

The Common Sense Institute’s 2023 Impact Report highlights the organization’s influential role in shaping public policy and driving critical reforms across Colorado. CSI’s research has directly contributed to the defeat of several major proposals, including Amendment 66 and Amendment 73, both of which aimed to raise taxes. Their work also informed decisions to block restrictive oil and gas setbacks, such as Proposition 112 and Initiative 78, preserving economic stability.  

CSI’s insights have supported significant reforms, including changes to the Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) and the scaling back of Colorado’s public health care option. Their research has been instrumental in advancing transportation funding, influencing crime legislation, and promoting housing affordability, ensuring that policymakers have data-driven insights to address complex challenges effectively.