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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…

Gathering Signatures for Initiative 195: What I Learned

August 6, 2026

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A Colorado Fiscal Institute fellow reflects on gathering signatures for Initiative 195 and the common ground he found across languages…

Millionaires, Taxes, and the Myth of the Florida Escape Plan

July 17, 2026

One of the often-used arguments against raising taxes on high-income earners, like Colorado’s Initiative 195, is that higher taxes on…

June 2026 Forecast Five

June 18, 2026

The forecast bought Colorado time, not a solution. Ballot Initiative 195 offers a path toward a more sustainable future.

2026 Legislative Scorecard

June 9, 2026

Our second annual scorecard tracking the votes that shaped Colorado’s fiscal future. Colorado’s budget challenges didn’t appear overnight, and they…

Vision 2076 Is Back. And This Time, Every Coloradan Can Join In.

June 1, 2026

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What kind of Colorado do you want to see in 2076? Vision 2076 is back with a new online platform…

What My First Legislative Session Taught Me About Tax Policy, Equity, and Advocacy

May 29, 2026

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As her internship at the Colorado Fiscal Institute comes to a close, Keirin Gonzalez reflects on her first legislative session,…

TABOR Refunds vs. Tax Credits: What Actually Helps Families

April 29, 2026

TABOR refunds may be getting the headlines, but they’re inconsistent and often small. The real impact this year? The loss…

HUD’s Latest Proposal Could Push Colorado Families Out of Their Homes

April 23, 2026

The proposal would disproportionately impact immigrant and mixed-status families, including children who are U.S. citizens. A new federal housing proposal…

Colorado’s New Oil Auction Rule Is Basically a Very Determined Yard Sale

April 17, 2026

A new federal rule requires repeat oil and gas lease sales on public lands, even when there are no bidders,…

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