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The income gap between poor and rich is growing at a faster pace in Colorado than in most other states
Denver, CO – Income inequality is increasing across the country and Colorado is no exception. The income gap in Colora...
Projected new state revenue could be limited by federal spending cuts to schools and other services
Revenue collections that pay for services such as schools and health care are expected to be slightly higher than previously predi...
Government, nonprofit, business and community leaders come together to build a brighter future
The Economic Opportunity Poverty Reduction Task Force is convening the Colorado 2019 Summit in observation of World Poverty Day. &...
Reducing federal deficits without a significant revenue increase could cost Colorado $3.3 billion
If significant new revenue isn’t included, efforts to reduce federal deficits would almost certainly damage Colorado’s...
Supreme Court decision ensures health security for all Coloradans
The U.S. Supreme Court today ensured all Coloradans will have access to quality, affordable health care. In a five-four opinion wr...
DISCOURAGING END TAINTS OTHERWISE MEASURED LEGISLATIVE SESSION
NEWS RELEASE May 10, 2012 Contact: Terry Scanlon, 303-573-5669 ext. 311 The Colorado Center on Law and Poli...
New research shows the true cost of living and provides tools to help lift people out of poverty
Many workers throughout Colorado have earnings that fall far short of what's needed to meet basic family needs, even if their inco...
The Kresge Foundation bolsters Colorado's poverty-reduction movement
The Colorado Center on Law and Policy, one of Colorado's leading advocacy organizations, has received a $371,000 grant from The Kr...
Everyone feels effects of recession, but new figures show some areas and groups suffer the worst
The effects of the Great Recession in Colorado have fallen hardest on local areas such as Denver and Mesa County, and groups such ...
A sharp rise in Colorado poverty shows how the Great Recession continues to batter families
Poverty has increased substantially in Colorado and across the country, according to preliminary state Census Bureau figures relea...
Few reasons for Colorado workers to celebrate as Labor Day approaches
Conditions for Colorado workers are considerably worse than what might appear from the state's high unemployment rate, one of the ...
Coloradans call for reinvestment in education as supporters of Initiative 25 submit petition signatures
Demonstrating deep and broad grassroots support for Colorado's schools and colleges, the Bright Colorado coalition today submitted...