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CSPR 2012 Colorado Legislative Candidate Surveys

Click to read where the candidates for State House and State Senate stand on the important issues facing Colorado’s economic well-being:

Syndi Anderson - Senate District 14

 Amy Atwood - House District 28

 Francine Bigelow - Senate District 21

 J. Paul Brown - House District 59

 Rick Enstrom - House District 23

 Jennifer George - House District 18

 Lois Landgraf - House District 21

 Clarice Navarro - House District 47

 Dave Pigott - House District 38

 Robert Ramirez - House District 29

 Bob Rankin - House District 57

 Bill Ross - Senate District 29

 Spencer Swalm - House District 37

 Brian Vande Krol - House District 35

Taxes & Fees
How Initiative #195’s Progressive Tax Structure Would Affect Colorado’s Economy

Colorado has had a flat tax for both individual and corporate income for nearly 40 years. Currently, the rates are set at 4.4%. In November 2026, voters may be asked to decide whether to keep or discard th

June 16, 2026 Erik GammRoss Kaminsky
Taxes & Fees
The Economic Consequences of $306 Million in Lost TABOR Refunds

The 2026–27 Long Bill is expected to pass with a provision, authored by the Office of the Governor, that would cancel $306.1 million in TABOR refunds over the next two budget cycles.

April 21, 2026 Erik Gamm
Taxes & Fees
The Economic Impact of Five Tax Bills in Colorado’s Special Session

During Colorado’s August special session, lawmakers are considering five tax bills to close a new $1.2 billion budget gap.

August 22, 2025 Thomas Young, Ph.D.