Posts by Bell Policy Center Staff

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Colorado Bill Tracker 2025

Stay up to date on important bills headed through the Colorado General Assembly during the 2025 session.

2024 Ballot Guide Webinar

Our policy team reviewed the 14 statewide ballot measures, discussed arguments for and against each question, and gave our recommendations for the nine measures that impact economic mobility.

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2024 Colorado Ballot Guide

The Bell Policy Center’s 2024 ballot guide is the result of Bell staff research and analysis, providing you clear arguments in favor and against each of the statewide questions on the ballot.

Primer on Recent Property Tax Reform

Over the past several years, Colorado has implemented a series of legislative actions to address rising property taxes, balancing relief efforts with the need to protect essential local services, particularly K-12 education, while introducing structural changes to stabilize future property tax revenue.

In The Know: Homestead Exemptions

Homestead exemptions are one of the few progressive options for reducing property taxes, providing a relatively greater benefit for homeowners of middle value property.

Historic Housing Barriers in Jefferson County

Historic housing barriers and systems have limited homeownership options for BIPOC families in Jeffco. Learn about what can be done to address these inequities and improve their ability to build generational wealth.

Liz Kistler: The Many Faces of Jeffco’s Affordable Housing Crisis

This blog series gives insight into how a range of individuals are experiencing Jeffco’s affordable housing crisis.

Colorado Legislature’s 2024 Housing Solutions and their Impact on Jeffco

A closer look at a few important bills and possible consequences in Jefferson County as a result of several housing bills recently passed in the Colorado legislature.

Progress on Financial Empowerment in Colorado

The Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE) is making valuable progress in building the statewide infrastructure necessary to ensure the financial well-being of Colorado families and communities.

Colorado Property Taxes: Threats vs. Solutions

A collection of Bell research to help you better understand the threats and solutions to property taxes in the state of Colorado.

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