Research by Colorado Mountain College Group, Bell Policy Center Fellows 2023-24
Sara Walsh, Yesenia Silva Estrada, and Zachary Haberler developed an equity-focused housing blueprint for Colorado’s rural resort communities during their...
Op-Ed: Tightening the budget will have real-life dire consequences for Coloradans
Part of our work here at the Bell includes pushing back on narratives that are misleading or inaccurate. That's exactly what we did when we penned this op-ed taking The Denver Post to task for saying that closing looming $750 million state budget deficit was a simple exercise in trimming budgetary fat, or could be accomplished by fixing some rounding errors. Please. We've spent a lot of time looking at these issues and solutions will be neither easy or harmless.
The Bell Announces Its 2024-25 Fellows
We're pleased to announce our 2024-25 fellowship to advance game-changing research and conversations intended to further economic mobility and equity in Colorado.
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.
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.
