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Mar 12, 2013

Payday clients know pitfalls but driven by desperation

The Pew Charitable Trusts recently released a report showing that 12 million Americans take out payday loans each year when facing difficult financial situations.  The report, the second in Pew's Payday Lending in America series, attempts to answer some important questions:

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Mar 11, 2013

Halfway point: Lawmakers notch notable achievements

The 2013 legislative session reached the halfway mark on Saturday.

Much of the public's attention was focused on some controversial bills, but lawmakers also made progress on a wide range of issues, from education to health care to protecting workers and families.

Education and workforce development

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Mar 7, 2013

Jones, report argue against use of credit reports in hiring

The Colorado legislature considered a bill today to limit the use of credit reports in hiring and other employment decisions. Rich Jones, the Bell's director of policy and research, testified in support of SB13-018 this afternoon.

The bill passed out of the House Business, Labor, Economic & Workforce Development Committee on a party-line vote. Click here to read Jones'  testimony.

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Mar 6, 2013

Listen in on Semro's webinar on seniors, long-term care

Bob Semro, the Bell's policy analyst on health care issues, recently presented a webinar titled "Baby Boomers, Seniors and the Long-Term Care Challenge."

The webinar was prepared for the Society of Certified Senior Associates, a national organization that educates professionals who work with seniors on a wide range of issues. The presentation explores institutional challenges facing baby boomers and seniors over the next two decades with regard to long-term care.

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Mar 4, 2013

TBD wants to hear from you on education, transportation

When Gov. John Hickenlooper announced the TBD Colorado effort last year, he said he wanted Coloradans to "share their vision and priorities for our state."

Thousands of residents – including many of you – did just that by attending meetings across the state to identify important issues facing our state. The governor's goal was to spur conversation and gather opinions, and Coloradans delivered.

Today, we take the next step in the process. TBD Colorado wants to get your thoughts and opinions on education and transportation.

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