ISSUE BRIEF: Extended unemployment benefits helped jobless and Colorado economy during recession
July 23, 2010
Extensions to unemployment benefits have brought just more than $1.5 billion in aid to unemployed Coloradans. In addition, the extensions created $1.6 billion in economic activity in the state and some 12,000 jobs as recipients spent their benefits on food, rent and other day-to-day expenses.
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ISSUE BRIEF: Referendum C continues to cushion vital public services from the worst effects of recessions
July 13, 2010
By approving Referendum C in 2005, Coloradans voted to ensure the state\'s economy was allowed to recover from the 2001 recession and to help protect the state from the economic consequences of future recessions.
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Colorado Recession Watch
May 24, 2010
In contrast to improved consumer sentiment and employment gains at the national level, economic conditions in Colorado slipped slightly in April. As a state known for performing better than the national averages, Colorado\'s recent performance is disheartening.
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ISSUE BRIEF: How the Recovery Act helps Colorado children
May 07, 2010
The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act was implemented in 2009 to promote economic activity, support job maintenance and growth, and partially insulate families from the recession. Recognizing that children are often victims of unavoidable recessionary harm, the Stimulus Package includes numerous provisions to support children and their families.
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Colorado Recession Watch
March 26, 2010
In February the Colorado economy saw another bump in unemployment and a nominal increase in overall employment. The job gap continued to grow, construction employment remained constant, and the recession dragged on. While there is reason to hope the recession will soon be over, for the average Coloradan the pain continues unabated. Demand for food stamps and state-provided healthcare continues to grow.
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ISSUE BRIEF: How a new operating arrangement at two Denver-area hospitals threatens patient rights
March 02, 2010
Three Denver-area hospitals that collectively serve hundreds of thousands of people are operating under rules that preclude a range of widely accepted medical procedures.
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Limitation on deduction of business expenses
February 09, 2010
With revenue deficits at an all-time high, Colorado taxpayers should not be required to subsidize excessive salaries for corporate employees. House Bill 1263, sponsored by Rep. Jack Pommer and Sen. Betty Boyd, addresses this inequity.
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Eliminating the Domestic Production Activities Deduction in Colorado
February 09, 2010
It is time for Colorado to follow the lead of 22 other states and keep the federal Domestic Production Activities Deduction (DPAD) from reducing revenue here.
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Colorado taxation -- apportionment and decoupling
February 08, 2010
For the 97 years the federal income tax has been in place, states have largely followed the lead of Congress in determining how to tax people and businesses. However, in the early 1980s states began to modify and expand their internal tax codes based on economic and fiscal need.
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ISSUE BRIEF: September 2009 Revenue Projections
October 01, 2009
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RELEASE: Poverty rate hits 11.4 percent in Colorado
September 29, 2009
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Issue Brief: The High Cost of Cutting Services
September 02, 2009
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Issue Brief: Health Care Co-ops No Substitute for Public Option
July 09, 2009
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Legislative Issue Brief: State Budget
May 18, 2009
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Legislative Issue Brief: Tax and Revenue
May 18, 2009
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Legislative Issue Brief: Unemployment Insurance
May 18, 2009
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Legislative Issue Brief: Health Care
May 18, 2009
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Legislative Issue Brief: Economic Security
May 18, 2009
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Issue Brief: Colorado FMAP Updated Analysis
April 28, 2009
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Issue Brief: Provider Cuts Unhealthy for Coloradans and Colorado\'s Economy
April 21, 2009
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Issue Brief: COFPI Budget Update
April 19, 2009
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Issue Brief: Revenue Forecast March 2009
April 08, 2009
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Issue Brief: ARRA Recovery Analysis
March 19, 2009
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Issue Brief: SB 247 and Unemployment Insurance Modernization
March 19, 2009
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Federal Stimulus Plan: Updated Estimates on Impact in Colorado
February 17, 2009
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Federal Stimulus Plan: Preliminary Impacts in Colorado
February 13, 2009
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Issue Brief: Unemployed Insurance Improvements
February 11, 2009
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ACTION ALERT: Tell Sen. Salazar to Protect Health Care for Kids
January 14, 2009
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ACTION ALERT: Support SCHIP Reauthorization
January 13, 2009
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ISSUE BRIEF: Governor\'s Budget Request FY 2009-2010
November 21, 2008
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New Census Data: Colorado Hits a False Flat on Poverty
August 26, 2008
The U.S. Census Bureau released new data today on poverty, income, and health insurance. Nearly 570,000 Coloradans, or 12 percent, struggle with poverty—the same rate from the previous year. The trend of increasing child poverty continued with Colorado\'s child poverty rate rising slightly to 15.9 percent. Statewide data also showed that median household income increased from the previous year, and that 16.8 percent of Coloradans are uninsured, which is higher than the national rate. Nationally, income inequality is a growing problem facing low- and middle-income earners.
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Issue Brief: June 2008 Revenue Projections
July 15, 2008
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Issue Brief: Budget Update 2008 Legislative Session
July 01, 2008
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Health Care Legislative Review: 2008 Session
May 19, 2008
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Health Care: CCLP Legislative Work 2008
May 19, 2008
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Issue Brief: Long Bill Update - April 2008
April 17, 2008
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ISSUE BRIEF: March 2008 Revenue Projections
March 28, 2008
On March 20, 2008, Legislative Council presented the quarterly revenue projections for March 2008. The big news is a decrease in projected General Fund revenues of $169.6 million for FY 2007-08 and $148.6 million for FY 2008-09.
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Congressional SCHIP Update
September 24, 2007
An updated look on what\'s new in Congress on SCHIP Reauthorization, and what it means for Colorado children.
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Issue Brief: The Cost of Medicaid Citizen Documentation Requirements
September 24, 2007
An updated issue brief on the Medicaid Citizen Documention Requirements and the true cost in tax dollars.
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U.S. Law Week Article: Local Immigration Laws Violate Due Process
August 09, 2007
A U.S. Law Week article addresses a ruling stating that some local immigration laws that bar \'Illegal Aliens\' from jobs or housing are preempted by existing law and violate due process.
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Priorities for the State Children\'s Health Insurance Program
August 02, 2007
SCHIP reauthorization is an important opportunity to make needed progress toward ensuring all of America's children have health care coverage.
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Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 Fact Sheet
August 02, 2007
The DRA's rigid new documentation requirements have increased administrative and fiscal burdens to state Medicaid programs, and added significant barriers to the application and recertification process for U.S. citizens.
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Food Stamp Reauthorization Priorities
August 02, 2007
Congress should continue its efforts to reduce unnecessary paperwork, streamline
eligibility rules where appropriate and invest in outreach and enrollment efforts for the Food Stamp Program. In Colorado, the Food Stamp application is 21 pages long.
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Top Five Myths about SCHIP
August 02, 2007
THE WEEK\'S TOP FIVE MYTHS REGARDING CONGRESSIONAL EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN CHILDREN\'S HEALTH COVERAGE
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SCHIP: Compare House and Senate Proposals
August 02, 2007
Compare both the House and Senator SCHIP proposals side by side.
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What\'s Not in Your Wallet: The Colorado EITC By Senate District
May 23, 2007
A breakdown of how much each Colorado Senate district loses in economic activity each year the state EITC is suspended.
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What\'s Not In Your Wallet: The Colorado EITC (House Districts)
May 23, 2007
A breakdown of how much local communities lose out each year the state EITC is suspended. Breakdown by Colorado State House district.
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THE GREAT DRAIN GAME: The EITC, Refund Anticipation Loans and How Coloradans Get Hurt at Tax Time
May 23, 2007
For thousands of Coloradans tax time brings a much needed boost in the form of an Earned Income Tax Credit. However, because of refund anticipation loans (RALs)Colorado taxpayers and communities are losing millions of dollars every year in EITC benefits.
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The Earned Income Tax Credit: Helping Striving Families Become Thriving Families
May 21, 2007
An overview of the importance of the earned income tax credit for working families and the need for a state EITC. Fact sheet includes the economic impact of the state EITC for all 64 Colorado counties.
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JBC Actions to Balance the Budget Over 3-Year Period
May 17, 2007
This Joint Budget Committee document shows the actions taken by the JBC and state legislature over a three year period to balance Colorado\'s state budget during and after the 2001 recession. (Posted here for information. No longer available on the JBC website.)
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Restored, New and Increased Programs in the Colorado State Budget Following the 2001 Recession
May 17, 2007
This paper examines the extent to which the revenue that the State of Colorado was able to retain under Referendum C, passed by voters in November 2005, have been used to restore programs eliminated or reduced during the recent recession, in the first two years of the five-year time-out in Ref. C.
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Food Stamp Erosion and What It Means for Colorado
May 16, 2007
The food stamp program is one of the most important initiatives that Congress will decide this year. This vital program is the first defense against hunger in Colorado and across the nation. Food stamps helps hundreds of Colorado families purchase nutritious food and stretch tight budgets, while helping local farmers sell product and Colorado\'s economies thrive. As Congress reauthorizes funding for the Food Stamp Program through the 2007 Farm Bill, it must stop food stamp erosion. Since the value of food stamps don\'t keep pace with rising costs, food stamps purchase less and less food each year. This brief outlines the impact of food stamp erosion on Colorado families, farmers and economies.
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Measured Success - Missed Opportunities: A Wrap-up of the 2007 Legislative Session
May 04, 2007
A brief look at the bills CCLP and COFPI worked on this year and our assessment of the 2007 session. How did low-income families fare? Find out with this brief summary.
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Summary of the March 2007 Revenue Projections
March 27, 2007
This concise issue brief outlines the basics of the state\'s most recent revenue projections. Learn what\'s in store for the state budget and the Colorado economy over the next five years. Includes information on Ref C dollars.
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The President\'s 2008 Budget: The Impact on Colorado
February 22, 2007
Outlines key features of the Bush Administration\'s 2008 budget request and the cost to Colorado.
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SCHIP Reauthorization and the Importance for Colorado
February 21, 2007
From the Colorado Children\'s Campaing and Colorado Community Health Network, the basics of the State Children\'s Health Insurance Program in Colorado and how this important program fits in with Colorado\'s goal to ensure that all kids have access to the health care they need. Gives and overview of the funding options as Congress looks to reauthorize the SCHIP program.
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Food Stamps in Colorado: Good for Families, Good for Farmers and Good for Colorado\'s Economy
August 20, 2006
In 2007 Congress will write a new Farm Bill that includes funding for the food stamp and other nutrition programs. Our issue brief covers basic facts about the benefits of this important program for Colorado\'s families, farmers and local economies.
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Referendum C: A Small Step But Not a Panacea
August 17, 2006
Ref c made it possible for the state to avoid further budget cuts but resulted in very little new investment. This analysis shows that Ref C was an important step in the right direction, but falls far short of solving the underlying financial problems plaguing Colorado\'s public sector.
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June Revenue Forecast - What It Means for Capital Construction
June 20, 2006
The most recent revenue forecasts show strong revenue growth. This issue brief walks through the Legislative Council forecast and demonstrates how greater general fund growth means more money for transportation and capital construction.
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Top 5 Reasons to Oppose Tobacco Securitization
April 26, 2006
Outlines the main reasons Colorado should avoid securitization of the tobacco settlement.
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State Revenues: Trends After 6 Months
April 13, 2006
Walks through the revenue trends as of March revenue projections 2006.
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New General Fund Spending After Referendum C
January 05, 2006
This issue briefs lays out the possible options for state spending given the passage of referendum C and the different ways that \"new money\" can be defined.
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Referendum C Passes - Now What for Colorado\'s Budget?
November 05, 2005
Using the September revenue forecast and OSBP projections this issue brief walks through options for Colorado\'s budget now that the TABOR revenue limit is suspended for the next five years
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Pros and Cons of Referendum C
June 08, 2005
Walks through the pros and cons of Referendum C and related bills, otherwise known as the Colorado Economic Recovery Act (HB05-1194).
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Pros and Cons of Referendum D
June 08, 2005
Provides pros and cons of the companion piece to the Economic Recovery Act or Referendum C.
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Colorado\'s Fiscal Problems Severe and Likely to Continue with TABOR
March 17, 2004
Published with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and the Bell Policy Center, this issue brief outlines the impact of TABOR on Colorado\'s budget.
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Hopeful Signs for State Budget Transparency
March 15, 2004
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TABOR A Brief Outline
January 05, 2004
The main features and effects of TABOR as contrasted with the 6 percent limit.
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TABOR Had Nothing to Do With Colorado\'s Budget Situation...Read On
November 15, 2003
COFPI\'s response to the claim made by the former director of the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) that TABOR had nothing to do with Colorado\'s declining fiscal situation.
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TABOR and the Unemployment Insurance System: Why Colorado Should Exempt the UI Trust Fund from TABOR\'s Definition of Fiscal Year Spending
May 15, 2003
Explains the problems created by the interaction of the unemployment insurance trust fund and TABOR\'s definition of fiscal year spending.
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Flaws in TABOR
April 23, 2003
Outlines the fundamental flaws in the TABOR revenue limit and its long term effects on the budget.
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Unemployment Insurance Quiz
March 15, 2003
Most people think the unemployment insurance safety net will catch them in times of trouble, only to find out after losing a job that they\'re ineligible for benefits. This quiz will let you know if you\'re covered.
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Unemployment Insurance Quiz - Answers
March 15, 2003
The answers to the quiz. Facts about who\'s covered and who\'s not in Colorado. The answers might surprise you.
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TABOR Trouble 2002: Tax Cut Proposal On the November 2000 Ballot
June 01, 2000
A summary of Douglas Bruce\'s tax cut proposal 2000.
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TABOR Elections - An Analysis
January 15, 2000
Looks at the number and outcome of thousands of local elections held as a result of TABOR to 2000.
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