This year, CCLP’s Family Economic Security team focused on reducing barriers that make it more difficult for Coloradans to own or rent a stable home. We worked on legislation intended to make it easier for Coloradans with a criminal record to get a job. Also related...
Kristopher Grant
Kristopher Grant
Articles by Kristopher Grant
Emergency funds would help Coloradans get back to work
At first glance, Colorado’s economy looks healthy and vibrant. Business owners are optimistic, unemployment remains low and key sectors of our economy are posting strong hiring numbers. Research from CCLP paints a less rosy picture. Six years into the economic...
“A home is a home”: A recap of the 2017 IM HOME Conference
Earlier this month, I had the privilege to attend Prosperity Now’s 2017 IM HOME (Innovations in Manufactured Housing) Conference in Providence, R.I. The conference brought together advocates, retailers, lenders, activists, manufacturers, academics, economic developers...
Here we go again: Graham-Cassidy bill is as bad as previous repeal and replace efforts and it has a chance of passing
Over the summer, congressional leaders tried again and again to eliminate many of the protections and coverage gains resulting from the Affordable Care Act. They took up bills that would have gutted funding for Medicaid coverage and services and modified insurance...
Sen. Larry Crowder: A stalwart for rural Colorado
Colorado Center on Law and Policy is proud to bestow this year’s Champions of Economic Justice Awards on two people who have had a profound impact on the lives of low-income Coloradans: Sen. Larry Crowder, R-Alamosa, and Edwin Kahn, Esq. Both of these accomplished...