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The Colorado State Budget: Then & Now 2017

The Colorado State Budget report by the Common Sense Institute reviews the evolution of the state's budget over the past decade. It highlights significant changes in spending, revenue sources, and fiscal policies, emphasizing the growing challenges in balancing the budget amidst increasing demands for public services. The report also explores the implications of these changes for the state's economic stability and future financial planning.

 

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
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Budget Then & Now 2025

A Snapshot of the State Budget and How It Has Changed over the Last Few Decades.

December 11, 2025 Cole Anderson
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Colorado’s Revenue Picture Suggests a Need for at Least $800 Million in Smart Budget Reductions

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

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Denver Spending in the Last Decade

Denver’s real expenditures per resident grew 51% in the past decade.

September 18, 2025 Emma RobertsDJ Summers