Category: State Budget & Taxes

Understand how Colorado’s state budget and tax policies impact communities, businesses, and working families.

What Would a Colorado Real Estate Transaction Tax Look Like?

March 15, 2022

With Colorado home prices exploding and still no end in sight, solutions to boost access to affordable housing for Coloradans…

Forecast Five: December 2021 Revenue Forecast

December 17, 2021

By Chris Stiffler #1 – Remarkably strong General Fund growth via GIPHY The General Fund is projected to grow by…

The Top Five Takeaways From Gov. Polis’ Budget

November 2, 2021

While the legislature isn't bound by it, Governor Polis' latest budget proposal includes a number of important investments in the…

2021 Legislative Wrap-Up: Celebrating Historic Wins for Working Families

July 1, 2021

Forecast Five: June 2021 Revenue Estimates

June 22, 2021

The latest revenue forecast shows Colorado's economy is coming out of the pandemic in a good position, thanks in large…

Forecast Five: December 2020 Revenue Estimates

December 18, 2020

We unpack the latest revenue forecast from state economists in our quarterly Forecast Five blog. Our top takeaway? A K-shaped…

Despite Good Intentions, Prop EE Won’t Advance Equity

October 20, 2020

Though its goals are well-intentioned, Proposition EE's tobacco and nicotine taxes and spending miss the mark when it comes to…

Forecast Five: September 2020 Revenue Forecast

September 18, 2020

The latest revenue forecast for Colorado's budget shows some improvement from June's projections. But we still have a long way…

Proposition 116 Benefits Wealthiest Coloradans Most

September 8, 2020

Proposition 116 will give the wealthy a big tax cut at the expense to important public services. Learn why Proposition…

Coronavirus Squashes Colorado Sales Tax Revenue

July 24, 2020

In late March, stay-at-home orders issued by Gov. Polis in response to the coronavirus pandemic caused a sudden halt to…

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