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Housing & Our Community
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Domestic Migration Data

Oregon's domestic migration turned positive in 2024 for the first time since 2021, but the recovery masks a deeper problem: departing households consistently out-earn arrivals, costing the state a net $476

July 29, 2026 Serra KirschMark McMullen
Housing & Our Community
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The Cost of Homebuilding in Colorado: How Colorado's Regulatory Environment Impacts the Price of New Homes

This report quantifies the pre-construction and regulatory costs that fall on homebuilders and ultimately buyers and renters in Colorado, comparing key cost drivers in Denver to 12 peer metros across the Mo

July 28, 2026 Andrew Woodward
Jobs & Our Economy
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Economic Impact of the PMI, ZYN Manufacturing Plant in Aurora, Colorado

The $1.2 billion PMI, Zyn manufacturing plant in Aurora is anticipated to employ 500 individuals directly.

July 28, 2026 Thomas Young, Ph.D.
Crime & Public Safety
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Homicides Surge in Denver: July is on Pace to be the Deadliest Month on Record

July 23, 2026 Jimena SanchezCole AndersonLandon BallMitch Morrissey

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