Fiscal Policy

State tax and budget

The Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute believes that our prosperity depends on our public structures. COFPI envisions a Colorado where all people can benefit from a public sector capable of investing wisely in the programs and services that foster greater economic opportunity for all. That vision demands a modern tax system that raises revenues in a fair and sustainable manner, and an open and responsive budget process that allows everyone to participate. COFPI’s state tax and budget work encourages both. Whether by analyzing the unintended consequences of arbitrary tax and budget limits, educating policymakers about the economic benefits of safety net programs, developing responsible revenue options or leading the charge for greater transparency and accountability in public finance systems, COFPI uses data driven advocacy to expand justice and economic security for all Coloradans.

The real story behind TABOR

As other states considered adopting measures similar to Colorado's Taxpayer's Bill of Rights, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities produced this video showing how the TABOR amendment has harmed Colorado.

 

Recent Publications

February 02, 2012
Changes to 2011-12 state budget relatively minor, yet Coloradans with low incomes still get pinched

The package of amendments to the 2011-12 state budget that the Colorado General Assembly will consider in the coming days includes...

January 25, 2012
Colorado Recovery Watch

National and state unemployment rates decreased minimally in December. Colorado was one of 46 states that saw an unemployment rate...

December 22, 2011
Minor improvement to state revenue expected as Colorado braces for more service cuts in 2012

State economists provided a bit of Christmas cheer Tuesday as they told legislative budget writers that slow but steady improvemen...

December 21, 2011
Colorado Recovery Watch

National and state unemployment rates decreased minimally in November. Colorado was one of 45 states that saw an unemployment rate...

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