The Colorado Fiscal Institute is a member of the State Priorities Partnership (SPP), a network of over 40 state-level non-profit policy organizations working for equitable, responsible, and sustainable budget, tax, and economic policies. The SPP network is coordinated at a national level by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in Washington, D.C.
This affiliation brings national resources into Colorado to develop the capacity for high-quality, state-level fiscal and economic research and advocacy and comes with technical support from a wide range of experts at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and other state partnership organizations.
The Colorado Fiscal Institute is also an active member of the Economic Analysis and Research Network (EARN) coordinated by the Economic Policy Institute in Washington, D.C. www.epi.org. EARN is a nationwide network of research, policy, and advocacy organizations fighting, state by state, for an economy that works for everyone. The network currently includes nearly 60 organizations in 44 states and the District of Columbia and nearly two dozen national partners. For more information about EARN, visit www.earn.us.
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The federal government shut down at midnight. Some programs continue, but SNAP, WIC, TANF, and other safety net services could face delays.
💸 Millions could see health insurance premiums skyrocket—including 35,000 Coloradans losing affordable coverage.
Full update: coloradofiscal.org/government-shutdown-2025
#GovernmentShutdown #CareNotCuts #ColoradoImpact
#HispanicHeritageMonth may be ending tomorrow, but at the Colorado Fiscal Institute, we’re always highlighting the vital economic contributions Hispanic communities make to Colorado’s economy.
Our graduate intern, Keirin Gonzalez, dives into the numbers in her latest blog: Hispanic-owned businesses make up nearly 15% of all Colorado businesses, and Hispanic workers are essential across industries like construction and hospitality. Yet systemic barriers still persist.
📖 Read ¡Viva la Economía! https://coloradofiscal.org/viva-la-economia/
🗳️ Our 2025 Colorado Voter Guide is live!
Wondering how this year’s ballot measures affect everyday Coloradans? Our guide breaks down key proposals through the lens of fairness, equity, and stronger communities.
✅ Proposition LL & MM: Funding for healthy school meals, supporting local farmers, and creating a more equitable tax system.
🔗 Link in our bio or https://coloradofiscal.org/2025-voter-guide/
Gov. Jared Polis released his proposed 2026-27 state budget today, outlining spending priorities for the year ahead amid ongoing fiscal challenges. The Colorado Fiscal Institute is reviewing the proposal and assessing what it means for families, communities, and the long-term health of Colorado’s economy. Here’s our take on the governor’s plan and the hard choices […]
Tomorrow, hundreds of thousands of Coloradans will wake up wondering how they’ll afford groceries. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—which helps more than 600,000 Coloradans, including roughly 300,000 children—is about to hit a devastating pause as federal funds dry up because of the ongoing government shutdown. According to state officials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture […]