Briefed by the Bell — Colorado Fiscal Policy
Soon, Colorado will hit TABOR revenue caps. What does this mean for Colorado fiscal policy and what will ensure all Coloradans benefit?
Briefed by the Bell — Family Security
For many Coloradans, taking time off to meet family care needs comes with the constant fear of losing a paycheck or job.
Briefed by the Bell — Wages
Stagnant wages only compound the financial burden of other necessities, like child care, housing, a college education, and health care.
Colorado Middle Class Families: Characteristics & Cost Pressures
A new study highlights a scary truth: Achieving a middle class lifestyle is impossible for most Colorado families with actual middle-income levels. Read the full findings now.
Modernizing Overtime Rules in Colorado
Only 7.7 percent of Coloradans are automatically eligible for overtime pay today, but a new report says Colorado policymakers don't have to wait on the White House to update overtime.
Mapping Study: Two-Generation Ideas for Denver Neighborhoods
The Bell identified the educational and job training needs of Denver-area families and developed a list of programs, policies, and resources available to provide these services. This mapping study focuses on identifying what currently exists, the students being served, and the major barriers and gaps in accessing the available services.
2018 Legislative Session Report Card
This year's legislative session was a critical one for Colorado. There seemed to be real momentum to find solutions to alleviate rising costs, stagnant wages, and answer tricky questions about our state's new economy. So how well did the 2018 Colorado General Assembly do?
Testimony: Support Regulating Student Loan Servicers
As a member of the Financial Equity Coalition, the Bell supports HB18-1415 because it offers greater oversight of student loan servicers in Colorado, which will aid in preventing predatory practices and improving the economic mobility for the 56 percent of Coloradans with student debt.
Oppose HB18-1057: An Alarming Change in Debt Collection Procedure
Now is not the time to give debt collectors an unprecedented short cut that undermines privacy and involves the state in private matters.
Testimony: Support Equal Pay for Equal Work Act
While pay inequity should first be recognized as a moral issue, it is also an economic issue. Colorado loses more than a combined total of $13 billion every year due to the gender wage gap.
