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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,…

March 2026 Forecast Five:

March 19, 2026

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

Take Action: Urge Colorado Legislators to Rebalance Our Tax Code for Colorado Families!

March 4, 2026

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Everyday Coloradans are paying for hundreds of millions of dollars in out-of-state corporate perks passed by Congress. It's up to…

Farewell FATC, For Now

March 3, 2026

The Family Affordability Tax Credit worked, cutting child poverty by 37%. Federal tax changes ended it. Here’s how Colorado can…

EITC Awareness Day Came and Went. Direct File Should Have Stayed.

January 29, 2026

Why Free Tax Filing Is Essential for Helping Families Claim Refundable Credits By Keirin Gonzalez We recently marked Earned Income…

Congress Must Delay the SNAP Cost Shift to States

January 20, 2026

By Kendall Stephenson Why delaying SNAP’s cost shift is critical to protecting food assistance, state budgets, and families Background: What…

December 2025 Forecast Five: “Does Someone Need a Hug?”

December 19, 2025

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

Remembering Faith Winter and Nan Morehead

December 19, 2025

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This month, we said goodbye to two longtime friends of CFI. Sen. Faith Winter was tragically killed in a car…

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