ISSUE BRIEF: Increased money for food stamps has helped Colorado families and boosted the economy
June 16, 2010
In the throes of the Great Recession, the federal Recovery Act of 2009 bolstered food stamps in Colorado with a two-year, $180 million increase in funding. That additional money provides much-needed food to families, as well as a healthy economic boost to local economies.
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ISSUE BRIEF: Failure to extend additional Medicaid funding would damage a range of vital public services
June 03, 2010
The U.S. House of Representatives failed to extend additional federal funding for Medicaid last week. States have relied on this aid to mitigate recession-related budget shortfalls, and the failure to pass the extension measure means Colorado could be forced to make extremely damaging cuts to a variety of public services.
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NEWS RELEASE: Congress\' lack of action threatens Colorado\'s economic security
June 01, 2010
The U.S. House of Representatives late Thursday chose not to extend a key provision of the Recovery Act, a decision that could force Colorado to cut another $190 million from vital public services.
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ISSUE BRIEF: How the Recovery Act helps Colorado children
May 07, 2010
The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act was implemented in 2009 to promote economic activity, support job maintenance and growth, and partially insulate families from the recession. Recognizing that children are often victims of unavoidable recessionary harm, the Stimulus Package includes numerous provisions to support children and their families.
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Some perspective on Tax Day 2010
April 15, 2010
Nobody loves paying taxes, but complaints that Colorado residents pay sky-high taxes or that tax rates are higher than ever are off-base. Here are some facts to help put the issues in perspective on Tax Day.
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The tax benefits of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
April 14, 2010
Federal legislation designed to jumpstart the nation's economy has yielded huge benefits for Colorado, particularly for low- and middle-income taxpayers, according to new research by the Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute.
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The economic impact of the Making Work Pay tax credit in Colorado
April 14, 2010
Exclusive analysis by the Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute finds the federal Making Work Pay tax credit is responsible for an estimated $751 million in economic output statewide and 5,473 jobs.
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The economic impact of the Child Tax Credit in Colorado
April 14, 2010
The Child Tax Credit is the largest federal tax provision benefiting children. Distributing roughly $45 billion to 31 million families annually, the tax assistance provided by the credit is equal to the entire budget for children and family services programs (excluding health care) administered by the Department of Health and Human Services.
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The economic impact of the Earned Income Tax Credit in Colorado
April 14, 2010
Exclusive analysis by the Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute finds the federal Earned Income Tax Credit is responsible for an estimated $577 million in economic output statewide and 4,166 jobs.
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RELEASE: New Health Insurance Data Reinforces Need for Reform
September 10, 2009
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Issue Brief: Colorado FMAP Updated Analysis
April 28, 2009
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Issue Brief: ARRA Recovery Analysis
March 19, 2009
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Issue Brief: SB 247 and Unemployment Insurance Modernization
March 19, 2009
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FACT SHEET: FMAP Recovery Dollars in Colorado
February 26, 2009
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Federal Stimulus Plan: Updated Estimates on Impact in Colorado
February 17, 2009
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Federal Stimulus Plan: Preliminary Impacts in Colorado
February 13, 2009
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FACT SHEET: Unemployment Insurance Changes Needed In Colorado
February 12, 2009
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Issue Brief: Unemployed Insurance Improvements
February 11, 2009
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FACT SHEET: 2009 House Federal Stimulus Proposal
January 23, 2009
Find out how the Federal Stimulus Proposal in the House of Representatives will impact Colorado.
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FACT SHEET: The President\'s FY 2009 Federal Budget Proposal
February 22, 2008
The President's budget proposal, unveiled earlier this month, is more of the same: more debt, more deficit spending, more cuts to vital public services, more strain on states and local governments, and most importantly, more strain on ordinary Coloradans.
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Federal Budget Update - December Congressional Action
December 14, 2007
Congress is still in session and as the holidays and end of the congressional calendar rapidly approach, things are literally changing by the minute. Here is what\'s happening on issues of importance to CCLP and its partners and coalition members, as of Friday morning, December 14, 2007.
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RELEASE: House Passes New SCHIP Bill
October 25, 2007
The U.S. House of Representatives voted today on a new compromise that would reauthorize the State Children\'s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) and help provide health insurance to four million low-income children who otherwise would not be covered. The bill passed with strong bipartisan support by a vote of 265 to 142, nearly a veto-proof margin.
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STATEMENT: President Bush\'s veto of SCHIP legislation
October 05, 2007
The latest U.S. Census data shows that the number of uninsured children in this country has increased by more than a million in the past two years. At 17 percent, Colorado has one of the highest rates of uninsured people in the country, and according to 2005 data, we have the seventh highest rate of uninsured kids. This veto discounts entirely the needs of our nation\'s children, despite all the evidence and facts about the impact of failing to support this legislation.
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Colorado Poverty and Income Statistics 2006
August 28, 2007
In its annual release of poverty and income statistics known as Poverty Day, the U.S. Census Bureau today released national and state by state data on overall, family, and child poverty, as well as median household income. Data comes from two survey instruments used by the Census, the Community Population Survey (CPS) and the American Community Survey (ACS). See the below tables for more detail, or go to www.census.gov for more information.
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RELEASE: New Census Data: Child Poverty Increases Sharply, Uninsured Rates Remain High in Colorado
August 28, 2007
The U.S. Census Bureau released new data today showing that nearly a half million Coloradans, or 10.6 percent, struggle with poverty and that the state\'s child poverty rate has increased to 15.3 percent. Statewide data also showed that median household income declined slightly from the previous year, and that 16.6 percent of Coloradans are uninsured, which is higher than the national rate.
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FACT SHEET: House Farm Bill Update
August 08, 2007
The Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute\'s analysis of the House Farm Bill.
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Priorities for the State Children\'s Health Insurance Program
August 02, 2007
SCHIP reauthorization is an important opportunity to make needed progress toward ensuring all of America's children have health care coverage.
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Food Stamp Reauthorization Priorities
August 02, 2007
Congress should continue its efforts to reduce unnecessary paperwork, streamline
eligibility rules where appropriate and invest in outreach and enrollment efforts for the Food Stamp Program. In Colorado, the Food Stamp application is 21 pages long.
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Top Five Myths about SCHIP
August 02, 2007
THE WEEK\'S TOP FIVE MYTHS REGARDING CONGRESSIONAL EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN CHILDREN\'S HEALTH COVERAGE
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SCHIP: Compare House and Senate Proposals
August 02, 2007
Compare both the House and Senator SCHIP proposals side by side.
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Food Stamp Erosion and What It Means for Colorado
May 16, 2007
The food stamp program is one of the most important initiatives that Congress will decide this year. This vital program is the first defense against hunger in Colorado and across the nation. Food stamps helps hundreds of Colorado families purchase nutritious food and stretch tight budgets, while helping local farmers sell product and Colorado\'s economies thrive. As Congress reauthorizes funding for the Food Stamp Program through the 2007 Farm Bill, it must stop food stamp erosion. Since the value of food stamps don\'t keep pace with rising costs, food stamps purchase less and less food each year. This brief outlines the impact of food stamp erosion on Colorado families, farmers and economies.
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The President\'s 2008 Budget: The Impact on Colorado
February 22, 2007
Outlines key features of the Bush Administration\'s 2008 budget request and the cost to Colorado.
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SCHIP Reauthorization and the Importance for Colorado
February 21, 2007
From the Colorado Children\'s Campaing and Colorado Community Health Network, the basics of the State Children\'s Health Insurance Program in Colorado and how this important program fits in with Colorado\'s goal to ensure that all kids have access to the health care they need. Gives and overview of the funding options as Congress looks to reauthorize the SCHIP program.
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Food Stamps in Colorado: Good for Families, Good for Farmers and Good for Colorado\'s Economy
August 20, 2006
In 2007 Congress will write a new Farm Bill that includes funding for the food stamp and other nutrition programs. Our issue brief covers basic facts about the benefits of this important program for Colorado\'s families, farmers and local economies.
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Social Security Myths
January 15, 2006
This essay de-bunks the top 10 myths in the social security privatization debate - an excellent background paper for evaluating current proposals and other privatization attempts that we\'re sure to see in the future.
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Tax Credits for Working Families
April 04, 2005
A concise grid that outlines the federal and state tax credits that help working families. Includes information about the earned income tax credit and child care credits.
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Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute - Federal Tax and Budget 