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Caitlin McKennie

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Energy & Our Environment
Rewilding at a Cost

How Wolf Reintroduction Impacts Colorado’s Agriculture Sector and Local Economies

September 09, 2025 Caitlin McKennie
Jobs & Our Economy
Unintended Costs: The Economic Impact of Colorado’s AI Policy

In 2024, Colorado dipped its toe into AI regulation with passage of Senate Bill (SB) 24-205. The bill, which takes effect on February 1, 2026, attempts to regulate the use of high-risk AI systems.

Housing & Our Community
The Western Exception: Positive Migration Trends in Colorado's Slope Region

Relative to 2015, statewide net migration (i.e., in-migration subtracted by out-migration) has declined by 52.5% as of 2025. Net migration for Garfield County is projected to rebound significantly from its

August 08, 2025 Caitlin McKennie
Housing & Our Community
Aging into the Future: Economic Implications of Colorado’s Aging Demographics

The continued rise in Colorado’s 65+ population will have far-reaching implications for the state’s economy.

July 01, 2025 Caitlin McKennie