Telling the story of Colorado's hospital billing reform law from conception through passage
Family Economic Security
Family Economic Security
KUNC: Boost In Food Stamp Benefits Doesn’t Tip Scales Of Inequality In Mountain West Resort Towns
KUNC report speaks with CCLP's Charlie Brennan on poverty line calculations vs real cost of living
Press release: Governor Polis signs collateral consequences reform bill
Advancing the movement for criminal record clearance
2021 state legislation updates for April 12
Colorado’s 2021 legislative session remains active, with new bills introduced and several budget updates since our March 29 post. Read on for key takeaways, or download the April 12 update here. State budget Since March 29, we've seen a big update on CCLP's budget...
2021 state legislation updates for March 29
Key takeaways on budget, housing, health and more
NEWS RELEASE: Report reveals disparities before and after COVID-19
DENVER— Economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic have made the disparities along racial and geographic lines even more apparent, according to a new report released by Colorado Center on Law and Policy today. Published by CCLP, the 2020 State of Working Colorado is...
CCLP’s thoughts on Colorado’s special legislative session regarding COVID-19
Too many Coloradans are hurting directly and profoundly because of the pandemic. With federal relief expiring, evictions loom around the corner and food bank lines grow longer. Meanwhile, workers in many sectors might not see their jobs return and will require...
NEWS ALERT: ‘Communities Against Poverty’ virtual event sheds light on equity issues
As the economic fallout from the COVID-19 crisis continues to reveal widening racial and social disparities in our state, Colorado Center on Law and Policy will host a virtual event to recognize Coloradans who are making a difference in the fight against poverty and...
Why we support Proposition 118 and oppose 116 and 117
Though the presidential and U.S. senate races are getting the most media attention and “air time,” Colorado voters will have dozens of choices to make during this election cycle. In total, there are 11 statewide ballot questions -- in addition to numerous local...
Guidelines on the CDC Eviction Moratorium
The following explanation of the CDC's eviction moratorium was provided by the Eviction Lab on Sept. 4, 2020: Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new order, effective from Sept. 4 through Dec. 31, 2020, that provides protection from...