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The story of unemployment insurance is not unique. It reflects a broader trend that has emerged across Colorado’s economy over the last decade. New compliance obligations rose across industries ranging from
Colorado has had a flat tax for both individual and corporate income for nearly 40 years. Currently, the rates are set at 4.4%. In November 2026, voters may be asked to decide whether to keep or discard th
Over the past several years, the financial landscape facing households in the Denver metropolitan area has shifted: residents are saving less and spending more than in previous economic cycles. Inflation al
This year, much has been made about Colorado’s emerging budgetary problems; rising spending obligations, expiring federal grants, and TABOR’s revenue limits left the state government with substantially less
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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…
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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…