Category: Ballot

Stay informed on Colorado’s ballot measures and their impact on economic and social policy. Explore analysis, updates, and insights from CFI.

Polis’ Final Budget Is a “Vague Punt” on Colorado’s Toughest Fiscal Decisions

November 2, 2026

For the third consecutive year, Colorado faces significant budget challenges, but Gov. Jared Polis' final budget proposal leaves major questions…

Walmart Is Fleeing Colorado and Other Things Economists Don’t Say

October 22, 2026

Are corporations really going to flee Colorado if Amendment 87 passes? Not so fast. Here's why corporate tax policy is…

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…

The Fiscal Voter: 2026 Ballot Guide

September 30, 2026

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

Alternative Tax Facts Have Entered the Chat

August 10, 2026

The Colorado Capitol is not haunted, Initiative 195 does not raise taxes on everyone, and other things we apparently need…

2025 Voter Guide

October 13, 2025

Welcome to the Colorado Fiscal Institute’s 2025 voter guide. Our goal is to help you understand key ballot measures and…

2024 Colorado Fiscal Institute Ballot Guide

October 15, 2024

Colorado voters as the sole decision-makers regarding any increases in taxes, revenues, or debt through ballot measures.

Proposition 130: Colorado Should Not Invest $350 Million More in Policing

September 24, 2024

Initiative 112’s Fiscal Impact

August 29, 2024

Initiative 112 will appear on the ballot in November. If passed, it will increase the eligibility for parole by time…

CFI’s HB24B-1001 Summary and Analysis

August 26, 2024

The Colorado Fiscal Institute (CFI) analyzes all tax policy proposals and changes using a set of tax principles focused on…

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