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2022 Legislative Wrap-Up
This year’s legislative session has been an intense one to say the least, but with many positive results for Coloradans experiencing poverty. Major priority bills required research, testimony and support from CCLP — as well as our partner organizations, and our...
Somewhere, a place for us…
Colorado is losing low-cost rental housing
An intro to digital equity and employment
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Talent Equity Agenda is a roadmap to promote equity in Colorado’s top jobs
Colorado's Talent Pipeline Report is out for 2022 and the data makes clear: Colorado must invest in equitable education and workforce development systems.
SNAP report findings, part two: The hearing process
SNAP decisions are rarely appealed. When they are, beneficiaries face an uphill battle.
CCLP publishes major report on SNAP hearings
Extensive research study reveals a system in turmoil and beneficiaries in crisis
Skills2Compete-Colorado announces new goals for 2022-2023
Through outreach, research, and advocacy, Skills2Compete promotes policies that bridge the gaps between jobs and skills
CCLP co-publishes case study with Community Catalyst
Telling the story of Colorado's hospital billing reform law from conception through passage
Making cents of the headlines, part 2: What causes inflation?
Pundits warn that government spending makes inflation trends worse. But they forget the basics of how inflation works.
CCLP selected as WINcome grantee by The Women’s Foundation of Colorado
CCLP is one of 19 organizations to receive WINcome funding to help women meet basic needs & pursue economic opportunities
Making cents of the headlines, part 1: How do we measure inflation?
As policymakers on both sides of the aisle acknowledge, inflation tends to affect low-income folks most strongly — so shouldn’t we be doing more to address inflation?
CCLP files comment on overtime protections for farmworkers in Colorado
The following comment was submitted on November 1 to Michael Primo, Director of Operations for the Division of Labor Standards and Statistics, regarding rulemaking pursuant to SB21-081: Agricultural Rights and Responsibilities and COMPS...
CCLP statement of opposition on Denver Ballot Measure 2F
Denver voters will be asked to weigh in on several ballot measures during the upcoming election on November 2, 2021. Among them will be ballot measure 2F, also known as “Safe and Sound Denver.” Despite its laudable name, Colorado Center...