Undocumented immigrants play a vital role in Colorado’s economy—and they contribute far more than they receive. In 2022 alone, they paid hundreds of millions in taxes that help fund public programs like Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment insurance, even though they are excluded from accessing these benefits. In this report, Sophie Shea, policy analyst at […]
Higher education expands opportunity and strengthens Colorado’s economy—but not everyone has equal access to it. In Education Without Exceptions, Colorado Fiscal Institute senior economist Chris Stiffler and policy analyst Sophie Shea explore how recent federal executive orders threaten access to in-state tuition for Colorado students, particularly those from immigrant communities. The report highlights how college graduates […]
he quarterly JobsWatch Report from the Colorado Fiscal Institute offers important insights into Colorado’s workforce and economy. At CFI, we are committed to the belief that a robust economy prioritizes policies that focus on the individuals who drive it—particularly the workers. By leveraging job data as a crucial resource, we can advocate for policies that […]
Undocumented immigrants play a vital role in Colorado’s economy—and they contribute far more than they receive. In 2022 alone, they paid hundreds of millions in taxes that help fund public programs like Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment insurance, even though they are excluded from accessing these benefits. In this report, Sophie Shea, policy analyst at […]
Higher education expands opportunity and strengthens Colorado’s economy—but not everyone has equal access to it. In Education Without Exceptions, Colorado Fiscal Institute senior economist Chris Stiffler and policy analyst Sophie Shea explore how recent federal executive orders threaten access to in-state tuition for Colorado students, particularly those from immigrant communities. The report highlights how college graduates […]
he quarterly JobsWatch Report from the Colorado Fiscal Institute offers important insights into Colorado’s workforce and economy. At CFI, we are committed to the belief that a robust economy prioritizes policies that focus on the individuals who drive it—particularly the workers. By leveraging job data as a crucial resource, we can advocate for policies that […]
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