Percent of children living in poverty in Colorado.  Source: U.S. Census Bureau  

Total number of miles of bike lanes in Denver, which accompanies the 100 miles of multi-use trails and 41 miles of shared road and bike lanes in the Mile High City. Source: City of Denver

The number of states that regulate paid tax preparers. Colorado would have been the fifth state to do so if HB14-1285 had passed this year. It failed by just two votes. Source: New York Times 

Amount of general fund revenue generated by corporate income taxes.  Source: Colorado Legislative Council

Number of states with a progressive, graduated income tax. Colorado is not one. Source: Federation of Tax Administrators

The average amount of state and local taxes paid by all Colorado households in 2010. Source: Colorado Tax and Expenditure Report

The year a state sales tax was created. The base has changed very little since then. Source: Colorado Legislative Council

Number of Colorado families who would benefit each year from a Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program that would provide wage replacement to workers who had to miss work because of a birth, adoption or to take care of a sick family member. Source: CFI Analysis

Estimated revenue from extending the sales tax to include services in Colorado. Source: Center on Budget Policies and Priorities

Percent of personal consumption spent on personal services, which aren’t taxed in Colorado. Only 34 percent is spent on taxable goods. Source: Colorado Futures Center