Posts by Bell Policy Center Staff

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Inflation and Colorado’s Middle Class

This three-part series explains what inflation is, it's root causes, and the specific impacts it has on the budgets of Colorado's residents and government.

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2022 Colorado Ballot Guide

As November elections approach, the Bell's 2022 Colorado Ballot Guide is here to voters navigate the impacts each measure will have on our state.

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Gas Prices in Colorado

We explore the cost drivers associated with gasoline, and how globally high oil prices are impacting the everyday lives of Coloradans.

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In The Know

A collection of quick factsheets on the issues impacting Coloradans' lives and the political narratives that form around them.

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2022 Legislative Session Recap

With the 2022 legislative session at its end, we look back at the various storylines that emerged, the progress made, and what remains to be done.

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Property Tax Resources

Recently published resources to give legislators, press, and public the information they need to make informed decisions on property taxes in Colorado.

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One minute on Colorado’s Budget

View our full budget breakdown below.

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Colorado 2022-23 Budget Breakdown

We demystify Colorado's 2022-23 budget proposal to cut through the noise and provide the information you need.

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Quality Child Care in Colorado: A Cost Study

This three-part series analyzes the costs of child care in Colorado in order to understand what it takes to have a quality system that works for everyone.

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10 Policy Recommendations for a New Year

As 2021 ends, we're renewing our call for the evidence based policies which will create a stronger, thriving state.

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