ICE’s Impact on Colorado Workers
Increased ICE activity has ripple effects across Colorado’s workforce and economy. New research shows how heightened immigration enforcement can reduce…
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Colorado Baby Bonds Feasibility Study
New research from the Colorado Fiscal Institute and the SEED CO team finds a practical path to helping children from…
When State Taxes Rise, Who Leaves?
What the research says about whether higher taxes cause wealthy households and businesses to leave—and what that means for Colorado.…
Report: Federal Tax Credit Scholarships
The new federal tax credit scholarship program creates a parallel education funding structure in which private scholarship organizations control the…
2025 Annual Report
From the Capitol to communities statewide, see how CFI advanced fair tax policy and fought for Colorado families in 2025.
JobsWatch Quarterly Report | February 2026
Discover key insights into Colorado's workforce with CFI's JobsWatch Report. Empowering policies for a robust, equitable economy with up-to-date job…
JobsWatch Quarterly Report | December 2025
The quarterly JobsWatch report from the Colorado Fiscal Institute offers important insights into Colorado’s workforce and economy. At CFI, we…
Report: Colorado Climate Damages & Adaptation Costs
By Pegah Jalali Colorado is already experiencing the effects of a warming climate: hotter summers, longer wildfire seasons, more smoke…
Policy Brief: H.R. 1 and Immigrant Families
Impacts on Essential State and Federal Programs Colorado’s immigrant communities are facing significant challenges as recent federal policy changes threaten…