Earned Income Tax Credit: Money Back for Working Families January 25, 2024 BlogFederal Budget & TaxesState Budget & Taxes Friday January 26, 2024 is EITC Awareness Day. Each year, CFI collaborates with partners, legislators, and supporters in the effort…
Why Tax Cuts Won’t Cut It In Colorado January 18, 2024 BlogLegislativeState Budget & Taxes New year, new legislative session — same old blind spots about income taxes. We shared our thoughts with CO Politics…
JobsWatch Quarterly Report | October 2023 November 29, 2023 JobsWatchReports When we center policy around the people who uplift our economy, including workers, that's when our economy is strongest. The…
Proposition HH: Residential Property Tax Cuts and TABOR Rebates September 19, 2023 BallotReportsTABOR & Constitutional Issues Coloradans will vote on Proposition HH this November to address large increases in their property taxes, which have grown an…
Will Hot Labor Summer Last Forever? Four Takeaways from the Current Labor Movement September 4, 2023 BlogWorkers' Rights The post-pandemic labor market, which forced employers to step up their game to attract workers, won’t last forever. What goes…
At Odds with the Outdoor Industry August 23, 2023 BlogEnvironmental Justice Colorado is well known for its excellent skiing, mountain climbing, biking, fishing, rafting, and camping. We beg the question: just…
At Odds with the Outdoor Economy: Comparing Colorado’s Outdoor Recreation and Oil & Gas Industries August 22, 2023 Environmental JusticeReports Bolstering the outdoor recreation industry through economic development, tax, and employment incentives could help ease the pain of shifting away…
5 Ways to Celebrate Colorado Day August 1, 2023 Blog Tuesday, August 1st marks Colorado’s 147th birthday! Here are five ways to celebrate Colorado Day this year, all funded by…
Denver’s Minimum Wage Impact 3 Years Later July 26, 2023 Blog The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE)’s new report tracking economic data disputes common claims made by opponents of…
This Parents’ Day Colorado’s Tax Code Should Work for Families July 21, 2023 Blog As we celebrate Parents’ Day this weekend, Colorado should reflect on how our policies can help or hurt families. This…