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

August 20, 2010
What kind of Colorado do you want? We can decide

A slide presentation explaining the effects of Amendment 60, Amendment 61 and Proposition 101 on the state's November 2010 electio...

August 20, 2010
How will Proposition 101 affect your community?

Proposition 101 will eliminate major funding sources across Colorado for schools, roads, bridges and other critical needs. By slas...

August 20, 2010
How will Amendment 61 affect your community?

Amendment 61 will greatly limit the ability of state and local government to invest in our infrastructure and our future by limiti...

August 20, 2010
How will Amendment 60 affect your community?

Amendment 60 will overturn almost two decades of property tax decisions approved by voters in local elections and will force local...

August 20, 2010
Colorado Recession Watch

The United States economy stagnated in July and has since been showing signs of worsening. Troublingly, national total jobless cla...

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