Family Economic Security

Legislative update

Check here for always-updated information on the measures the Family Economic Security Program is tracking at the 2012 session of the Colorado General Assembly. The information is provided by State Bill Colorado. Bill summaries reflect the content of bills as introduced, but not as amended.

Bill dossiers are also available for the Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute and the Health Care Program.

For a look back at 2011, check our 2011 legislative wrapup.

 

Recent Publications

October 28, 2011
Self-Sufficiency Standard for Colorado 2011

Many workers throughout Colorado have earnings that fall far short of what’s needed to meet basic family needs, even if thei...

July 07, 2011
Elders living on the edge -- When basic needs exceed income in Colorado

Download the full policy briefDownload the full Elder Index report Colorado’s low-income elders face financial challenges th...

July 07, 2011
The Elder Economic Security Standard Index for Colorado

Download the full 106-page reportDownload the policy brief associated with the report Many Colorado elders age 65 and over struggl...

June 16, 2011
Services for Colorado’s refugee families should account for their unique barriers to economic security

Colorado could help the thousands of refugee families that have resettled here to integrate more quickly and effectively if the pr...

May 19, 2010
Lawmakers show removing barriers to economic opportunity is possible, even during a recession

2010 Economic Self-Sufficiency Legislative Review Even while shackled by fiscal restraints and a failing economy, several members ...

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