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Ross Kaminsky is the Laurie Leprino Free Enterprise Fellow at CSI and a long time voice in Colorado public policy and media. He hosts a widely respected talk radio show on KOA NewsRadio in Denver where he became known for thoughtful analysis on the intersection of economics and politics. Kaminsky brings a unique blend of private-sector experience and public communication expertise to his policy work, focusing on free-market principles, regulatory reform, and fiscal sustainability. An experienced investor and long-time derivatives trader, he holds a degree in political science from Columbia University and has contributed to publications including The American Spectator and The Wall Street Journal. Kaminsky resides in the Denver area with his family.
Research
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Unemployment Insurance and the Growing List of Colorado Policy Pain Points
Introduction Colorado businesses face no shortage of challenges. Housing costs, labor shortages, inflation, and economic uncertainty all affect the decisions…
How Initiative #195’s Progressive Tax Structure Would Affect Colorado’s Economy
Introduction Colorado has had a flat tax for both individual and corporate income for nearly 40 years.[i] Currently, the rates…
Denver Metro Household Budget Pressure: Inflation, Taxes, and Shifting Spending Patterns
Introduction Over the past several years, the financial landscape facing households in the Denver metropolitan area has shifted: residents are…
Colorado Health Policy at a Crossroads: Growth, Costs, and Consequences
Introduction This year, much has been made about Colorado’s emerging budgetary problems; rising spending obligations, expiring federal grants, and TABOR’s…
Podcasts
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SPECIAL EPISODE: Eggs and the Economy – March 4, 2025
In this special edition of Common Sense Digest, we feature discussion from one of our recent events. On Tuesday, March…