Highlights and News

May 2, 2013

Bill a win-win-win for seniors, their families and Colorado

Colorado is beginning to see the "silver tsunami" – a dramatic increase in the number of residents 65 and older. In fact, by 2030, the number of 65+ households will more than double.

Because of the cost of long-term care for seniors, this growing population poses a serious challenge for the state as well as individuals and their families.

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May 1, 2013

New comparison of ballot proposals for school funding

The Colorado Title Board has approved 21 ballot measures designed to provide funding for Senate Bill 13-213, which would update Colorado's school financing formula for the first time in almost 20 years. If the bill passes, voters must approve one of these ballot measures to provide funding for it.

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Apr 30, 2013

Success from the session: ASSET historic for Colorado

By Frank Waterous, Senior Policy Analyst

When Governor Hickenlooper signed the Colorado ASSET bill into law yesterday, our state made history. But even more important, we created a better future. I believe that's what good education policy is all about.

"ASSET" stands for "Advancing Students for a Stronger Economy Tomorrow." The name pretty well sums it up – expanding opportunity for students with our collective future in mind.

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Apr 26, 2013

Taxing Online Sales Helps Local Retailers and Generates Needed Revenues

A bill aimed at leveling the playing field between Colorado retailers and their online competitors passed the State House of Representatives today.

House Bill 13-1295 would simplify the collection of state and local taxes by "remote sellers" that do not have a presence in Colorado. This simplification would align Colorado with requirements in the federal Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013, a bipartisan bill pending in the U.S. Congress.

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Apr 22, 2013

Success from the session: Credit reports limited in hiring

Gov. John Hickenlooper has signed into law a bill that will protect job-seekers from unwarranted scrutiny of their credit information when they apply for work.

The law, which originated as Senate Bill 18, prohibits employers from using credit information in making hiring or promotion decisions unless the information is "substantially related" to a job.

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