Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute

UPDATE: Education Funding Initiative Makes Ballot

The Huffington Post | Ryan Grenoble | Posted 08.25.2011

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Here's an understatement: a ballot initiative proposed by Colorado Senator Rollie Heath has ruffled some feathers in the blogo-sphere. UPDATE: C...

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Colo. Fiscal Policy Institute Withdraws Tax-Increase Initiatives

Posted 05.25.2011

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The Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute withdrew a series of ballot initiatives on Monday aimed at establishing a graduated income tax. In early Februar...

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Hammacher Joins Amazon In Taking Tax Frustrations Out On Affiliates

Denver Business Journal | Posted 05.25.2011

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Another online retailer dropped affiliates in Colorado on Tuesday, following Amazon.com's lead, but it's looking unlikely the Legislature will repeal ...

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Colorado Not Cashing In On Federal Funding

The Denver Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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Colorado ranks as the third-lowest state in the nation in how much money it gets from federal programs based on census demographics. Tough eligibil...

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The Real Story on Amazon and Colorado

Carol Hedges | Posted 05.25.2011

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Carol Hedges

Amazon said that it did not intend to follow this new Colorado law. Instead of simply trying to reverse the law in courts, Amazon went a step further and needlessly fired all of its Colorado affiliates, apparently out of spite.

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The State Budget Crunch and Colorado's Future

Rollie Heath | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rollie Heath

"What kind of state do we want?" Finding answers that most Coloradans will agree with is quite a challenge. We must consider the costs of inaction along with the costs of action.

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Colorado TABOR Overturn Sought For 2011 Election Cycle

The Denver Post | Tim Hoover | Posted 05.25.2011

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As lawmakers struggle to balance the state budget, a wide spectrum of civic groups are quietly meeting to try to find long-term fiscal solutions -- wh...

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Civil Discourse Is Alive and Well ... in Colorado

Carol Hedges | Posted 05.25.2011

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We've come a long way from Tocqueville's engaged America. I am happy to report, however, that thoughtful, respectful and civil discourse still thrives in the great state of Colorado.

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Colorado Budget: Group Rallies Against Cuts Outside State Capital

CBS4Denver | CBS 4 Denver | Posted 05.25.2011

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People upset by the latest round of budget cuts in Colorado are rallying at the state Capitol. The Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute is one of t...

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Medicaid Cuts Could Lock Out Low-Income Patients: Colorado Doctors

Denver Business Journal | Ed Sealover | Posted 05.25.2011

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Concerns are arising over whether cuts to the Medicaid reimbursement rate in Colorado will drive some medical providers to stop accepting low-income p...

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