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Understanding Colorado’s Crime Trends: Local Progress, National Standing
April 30, 2026
| Jimena Sanchez
| Cole Anderson
| Mitch Morrissey
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Colorado Labor Market Update – February 2026
April 22, 2026
| Jimena Sanchez
| Cole Anderson
| Erik Gamm
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The Economic Consequences of $306 Million in Lost TABOR Refunds
April 21, 2026
| Erik Gamm
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Understanding Colorado’s Crime Trends: Local Progress, National Standing
Understanding Colorado’s Crime Trends: Local Progress, National Standing Introduction Colorado’s crime trends present a mixed picture: rates have fallen from…
Colorado Labor Market Update – February 2026
Colorado Labor Market Update – February 2026 Summary Colorado lost 7,200 nonfarm jobs in February, all in the private sector.…
The Economic Consequences of $306 Million in Lost TABOR Refunds
The Economic Consequences of $306 Million in Lost TABOR Refunds Introduction The 2026–27 Long Bill is expected to pass with…
Colorado’s Waning Popularity: Census Figures Show Domestic Outflow
Colorado’s Waning Popularity: Census Figures Show Domestic Outflow Introduction Colorado’s former status as a popular destination for movers from other…
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Common Sense Unfiltered: River and Stream Access in Colorado
CSI CEO Cinamon Watson discusses new CSI report findings with experts Mike King, Greg Walcher, and Cole Anderson. Read the…
Executive Action & Extraction: Economic Impacts of the Mineral E.O. in the West
In March, the White House issued an executive order (E.O.) 14241 “Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production” aimed at strengthening the…
Homelessness: What Is the Best Approach to Tackling It?
There are two broad approaches to homelessness. Housing first prioritizes providing stable, permanent housing to individuals experiencing homelessness without preconditions…
Where Is Our Transportation Funding Actually Going? Featuring Ben Stein
Common Sense Institute recently published a study titled “Highway Detours: The Ongoing Shift of Transportation Dollars.” It was authored by…
