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Burning Through the Budget: How Denver’s Fire Service Contracts Are Falling Behind the True Cost of Coverage
August 11, 2026 |
Andrew Woodward
, David Martinez
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The Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Proposition NN
August 6, 2026 |
Erik Gamm
, David Martinez
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Advanced Industries and the Colorado Economy: A diagnostic assessment of an asset at risk
August 4, 2026 |
Andrew Woodward
, Alisa Haley
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Burning Through the Budget: How Denver’s Fire Service Contracts Are Falling Behind the True Cost of Coverage
Key Findings Growth of Expenses Outpaces Contract Growth Rates Under the intergovernmental agreements between Denver Fire Department and Englewood and…
The Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Proposition NN
The Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Proposition NN Key Findings Excluding reclassified property-tax reimbursements, Proposition NN would raise state spending…
Advanced Industries and the Colorado Economy: A diagnostic assessment of an asset at risk
Advanced Industries and the Colorado Economy: A diagnostic assessment of an asset at risk Executive Summary Colorado’s advanced industries pay…
Colorado Initiative 232: Income Tax Rate Cap
Colorado Initiative 232: Income Tax Rate Cap Introduction Proposed 2026 ballot initiatives include two competing measures, Initiative 195 and Initiative…
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A graduated tax plan could undercut Colorado’s business competitiveness, analysis warns
Colorado Politics
June 16, 2026
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Common Sense Unfiltered: River and Stream Access in Colorado
CSI CEO Cinamon Watson discusses new CSI report findings with experts Mike King, Greg Walcher, and Cole Anderson. Read the…
Executive Action & Extraction: Economic Impacts of the Mineral E.O. in the West
In March, the White House issued an executive order (E.O.) 14241 “Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production” aimed at strengthening the…
Homelessness: What Is the Best Approach to Tackling It?
There are two broad approaches to homelessness. Housing first prioritizes providing stable, permanent housing to individuals experiencing homelessness without preconditions…
Where Is Our Transportation Funding Actually Going? Featuring Ben Stein
Common Sense Institute recently published a study titled “Highway Detours: The Ongoing Shift of Transportation Dollars.” It was authored by…
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FREE ENTERPRISE SUMMIT Join Common Sense Institute on October 13th for our annual Free Enterprise Summit—an engaging day of…
Eggs & the Economy
Join CSI for Eggs & the Economy, our morning event series bringing together leaders and community members for timely discussions…
Pints, Policy and Common Sense
Over drinks, food, and discussion, Pints, Policy, and Common Sense offers an evening space for leaders and community members to…
