OUR FOCUS IS ON THE FACTS.

In January 2026, Colorado added 6,600 nonfarm jobs; government employment fell by 600 while private job growth was 7,200.

This month, Iowa reported a net gain of 6,400 jobs.

Colorado’s Joint Budget Committee is proposing an FY2026-27 budget that incorporates half a billion dollars worth of cuts to address a $1.5 billion budget shortage.

This report will examine the legal framework surrounding the issue of what constitutes private property, to provide context for the ongoing debate. First, it will attempt to inform the entire discussion by