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Impacts on Essential State and Federal Programs Colorado’s immigrant communities are facing significant challenges as recent federal policy changes threaten…

Gov. Jared Polis released his recommendations for Colorado’s 2026-27 state budget on Oct. 31, outlining another difficult year ahead for…

Gov. Jared Polis released his proposed 2026-27 state budget today, outlining spending priorities for the year ahead amid ongoing fiscal…

Tomorrow, hundreds of thousands of Coloradans will wake up wondering how they’ll afford groceries. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—which…

Colorado’s 2025 Election Explained (Using Meatloaf) Voting on fiscal policy can be tricky in Colorado. You see complicated, accountant-approved sentences…

H.R. 1 and the Feminization of Poverty The term feminization of poverty describes two connected realities: women’s disproportionate representation among…

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

Recognizing the Impact of Hispanic Labor, Businesses, and Innovation By Keirin Gonzalez In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (Mes de…

At midnight last night, the federal government shut down after Congress failed to reach a deal on funding. While “shutdown”…

It’s time for another Forecast Five, where CFI gets down in the details so you don’t have to. Check out…