Caitlin McKennie, Ph.D.

Between the two, retail crime has reached record levels in Colorado. In 2024, law enforcement agencies across the state recorded 27,094 reported shoplifting incidents – a 22.4% growth rate increase over 202

On paper, Colorado’s budget looks reasonably strong. Policymakers already dealt with a $1.2 billion income tax shortfall in May. Then, during a special session in August, they addressed another $1.2 billion

Based on CSI projections, this federal investment is expected to generate up to $1.4 billion in economic output, contribute $854 million to Colorado’s GDP, and create more than 6,300 new jobs, depending on