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We believe sound fiscal and economic research is essential to uphold Colorado’s economic vitality, future, and individual opportunity. 


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Common Sense Institute is a non-partisan research organization dedicated to the protection and promotion of Colorado’s economy. CSI is at the forefront of important discussions concerning the future of free enterprise in Colorado and aims to have an impact on the issues that matter most to Coloradans.

 
 
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Crime & Public Safety
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Human Trafficking in Colorado: 2023 New Record Year for Trafficking Crimes

Colorado’s crime surge in the early 2020s was not limited to property and violent crimes. Human trafficking also surged.

October 02, 2024 DJ Summers
Ballot Issues
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Ballot Guide 2024

The Common Sense Institute's 2024 Ballot Guide highlights the potential economic and fiscal impacts of key ballot measures in Colorado.

September 17, 2024 Cole AndersonChris BrownKelly CaufieldDJ Summers
Crime & Public Safety
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Facts on Crime in Aurora High Migrant Areas

Aurora, Colorado’s third-largest city, has made local and national headlines recently for criminal activity in apartment buildings allegedly related to members of a Venezuelan gang.

September 06, 2024 Mitch MorrisseyDJ Summers
Ballot Issues
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Denver Health Sales Tax Initiative

This year, Denver voters will be presented with a proposal to increase the city’s sales tax rate.

September 05, 2024 Erik GammDJ Summers
Honoring the Legacy of Buz Koelbel: A Visionary Leader Who Transformed Colorado
September 30, 2024
Common Sense Institute's Kelly Caufield discusses new Charter School study
KOA
September 17, 2024 Kelly Caufield
Colorado Springs Needs More Housing
Southern Colorado Business Forum & Digest
June 03, 2024 Peter LiFariSteven L. Byers, Ph.D.
Perspective: A blueprint for better schools
Denver Gazette
June 02, 2024 Jason Gaulden
Ballot Issues
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Fighting Crime: The Power of Proposition 130

In this episode, host DJ Summers is joined by Former Chief of Police and CSI Public Safety Fellow Paul Pazen to discuss the pressing issue of rising crime rates and the upcoming November Ballot Initiative,

September 30, 2024 Chief Paul PazenDJ Summers
Ballot Issues
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Amendment 80: The Future of School Choice in Colorado

In this episode, DJ Summers is joined by Kelly Caufield, CSI Colorado’s Executive Director, to discuss Amendment 80.

September 16, 2024 Kelly CaufieldDJ Summers
Housing & Our Community
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Mile High Report Card: Denver's State of the City

What is the state of our city? How is Mayor Mike Johnston addressing homelessness? Will housing prices continue to soar unaddressed? Are migrants top of mind for the administration?

July 29, 2024 Cole AndersonDJ Summers
Housing & Our Community
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Denver's Multifront Battle: War on Fentanyl, Migrant Influx, and Property Tax Hikes

Welcome to the pilot episode of Colorado Clarity! Join hosts DJ Summers and Cole Anderson from the Common Sense Institute as they dive into the most pressing policy issues impacting Colorado today.

July 17, 2024 Cole AndersonDJ Summers
December 10, 2024 | 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Free Enterprise Summit

The Common Sense Institute is proud to invite you to the 2024 Free Enterprise Summit on December 20th, featuring a special fireside chat with Governor Doug Ducey, Chief Executive Officer of Citizens for Fre

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