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CSI’s mission is to examine the fiscal impacts of policies, initiatives, and proposed laws so that citizens are educated and informed on issues impacting their lives. CSI employs rigorous research techniques and dynamic modeling to evaluate the potential impact of these measures on the economy and individual opportunity.
 

 

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Crime & Public Safety
Human Trafficking in Colorado: 2025 Update

Colorado’s human trafficking has not improved since 2023, when it tracked its highest-ever year for statewide human trafficking cases.

February 09, 2026 Mitch MorrisseyDJ Summers
State Budget
Colorado's Legislative Pace: 2025 Update

Colorado’s legislative activity has seen an increase in both bill volume and complexity over the past decade.

February 05, 2026 Jimena SanchezErik Gamm
Jobs & Our Economy
The Economic Impact of Outdoor Sports in Oregon

Outdoor recreation plays a major and durable role in Oregon’s economy, supporting thousands of jobs, hundreds of millions in visitor spending, and significant resident economic value across the state. Activ

Education
Educate. Graduate. Leave. - The $96 Billion Price Tag of Iowa's Public University Brain Drain

Across Iowa’s three public universities, on average only half of all graduates remain in Iowa ten years after graduation