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CFI Brief: The Pitfalls and Flaws in “Impacts of Increasing Colorado’s Minimum Wage”

September 9th, 2016
By: Chris Stiffler

By Chris Stiffler

CFI Economist

A new brief from CFI Economist Chris Stiffler analyzes the many flaws in a study that claims increasing the minimum wage in Colorado will result in 90,000 lost jobs.

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CFI Report: How ColoradoCare Would Affect Health Care Cost for Latinos and Immigrants

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The People Who Made Us

October 15, 2026

This Hispanic Heritage Month, three CFI team members share personal reflections on the families, communities and cultures that shaped their lives and helped build Colorado.

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ICE’s Impact on Colorado Workers

October 9, 2026

Increased ICE activity has ripple effects across Colorado’s workforce and economy. New research shows how heightened immigration enforcement can reduce employment for immigrant and U.S.-born workers alike, and why Amendment…

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The Fiscal Voter: 2026 Ballot Guide

September 30, 2026

A people-centered budget reflects what we choose to make possible together.

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CFI Brief: The Pitfalls and Flaws in “Impacts of Increasing Colorado’s Minimum Wage”

CFI Report: How ColoradoCare Would Affect Health Care Cost for Latinos and Immigrants

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