The story of unemployment insurance is not unique. It reflects a broader trend that has emerged across Colorado's economy over the last decade. New compliance obligations rose across industries ranging from

Colorado’s Joint Budget Committee is proposing an FY2026-27 budget that incorporates half a billion dollars worth of cuts to address a $1.5 billion budget shortage.

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

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