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Economic Impact of the PMI, ZYN Manufacturing Plant in Aurora, Colorado
July 28, 2026 |
Thomas Young
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Homicides Surge in Denver: July is on Pace to be the Deadliest Month on Record
July 23, 2026 |
Jimena Sanchez
, Cole Anderson
, Landon Ball
, Mitch Morrissey
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Colorado Labor Market Update – June 2026
July 22, 2026 |
Cole Anderson
, Erik Gamm
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Economic Impact of the PMI, ZYN Manufacturing Plant in Aurora, Colorado
Economic Impact of the PMI, ZYN Manufacturing Plant in Aurora, Colorado Key Findings The $1.2 billion PMI, Zyn manufacturing plant…
Homicides Surge in Denver: July is on Pace to be the Deadliest Month on Record
Introduction Crime has a significant impact on a city. It affects its economy, culture and attitude, and impacts the decision…
Colorado Labor Market Update – June 2026
Colorado experienced moderate employment growth over the last month. After losing 400 nonfarm jobs in May, the state added 4,800…
Snapshot of Fees in Colorado: 2026 Update
Introduction Colorado voters approved TABOR (Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights) to limit government revenue growth by requiring voter approval for revenue…
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A graduated tax plan could undercut Colorado’s business competitiveness, analysis warns
Colorado Politics
June 16, 2026
PODCASTS
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…
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Eggs & the Economy
Join CSI for Eggs & the Economy, our morning event series bringing together leaders and community members for timely discussions…
Pints, Policy and Common Sense
Over drinks, food, and discussion, Pints, Policy, and Common Sense offers an evening space for leaders and community members to…
Eggs & the Economy: Legislative Recap
On June 9th, CSI is hosting an Eggs & the Economy focused on a recap of the 2026 legislative session.…
