Cole is the Common Sense Institute’s Director of Policy & Research.

Research

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Ballot Issues
Proposition 132: Increasing Opioid Penalties
Introduction When Colorado voters take to the polls this November, one of the measures they will see is Proposition 132,…
Jobs & Our Economy
Colorado Labor Market Update – July 2026
Colorado Labor Market Update – July 2026 Summary Colorado experienced moderate employment growth over the last month. After adding 1,900…
Ballot Issues
Initiative 177: Right to Natural Gas
Initiative 177: Right to Natural Gas Introduction Colorado voters will consider several ballot initiatives in November 2026, including Initiative 177,…
Ballot Issues
Ballot Initiative 108: Penalties for Human Trafficking of Minors
Ballot Initiative 108: Penalties for Human Trafficking of Minors Introduction Voters this November will decide whether to approve Initiative 108,…

Podcasts

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Mile High Report Card: Denver’s State of the City
What is the state of our city? How is Mayor Mike Johnston addressing homelessness? Will housing prices continue to soar…
Denver’s Multifront Battle: War on Fentanyl, Migrant Influx, and Property Tax Hikes
Welcome to the pilot episode of Colorado Clarity! Join hosts DJ Summers and Cole Anderson from the Common Sense Institute as…

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