Advancing People-Centered Economic & Fiscal Policy in Colorado
We are a recognized leader in high quality research, strategic communications, and advocacy to champion equitable fiscal and economic policies in Colorado.
We envision a Colorado where people-centered policies advance prosperity and equity for all.
Through high quality research, advocacy, strategic communications, and deep partnerships the Colorado Fiscal Institute addresses one of the most urgent challenges: how tax, budget, and economic policies can create widespread prosperity.
Our Key Issues
We address a range of economic and fiscal challenges confronting Colorado’s communities, including taxes, budgets and TABOR, economy and affordability, and workers' rights. Discover our key issues and learn how we are committed to fostering a more equitable and prosperous future for all Coloradans.
Taxes, TABOR, & Budget
We advocate for fair and sustainable fiscal policies that support our shared investments in a thriving economy and prosperity for all
People-Centered Economy
We advocate for economic policy solutions that invest in the people and structures that form the foundation of a strong economy where all Coloradans thrive.
Environmental Justice
We use research to shed light on the impact of climate change on our natural environment, giving policymakers the tools they need to protect and manage our land, air, and water.
Housing
We work alongside housing advocates across the state to champion fiscal policies that effectively address the growing demand for affordable housing in Colorado.
Immigration
We promote policies that improve the economic well-being of Colorado immigrants so that all Coloradans have access to the resources and opportunities to allow them to reach their full potential.
Workers' Rights
We fight to change economic policy in order to build worker power to deliver true opportunity and prosperity for all.
CFI's Legislative Priorities
We promote sound and responsible tax and budget policies that check growing income and racial inequality, that enhance transparency and accountability of government, and that support broad economic opportunity and prosperity.

Popular Resources
Budget Basics 101
How big is the state budget and where does the money come from? Who sets the budget and how? What restrictions is the state budget under? Our budget basics answer your most burning questions.
Colorado Budget Basics
Colorado Tax Basics
Colorado TABOR Basics
Federal Budget & Taxes
CFI Events
Your Front-row Seat to Colorado's Fiscal Policy
Join CFI at our events to keep informed about the latest fiscal developments in Colorado and engage in the fair tax movement.