In The Know: 2025 State Budget
Colorado lawmakers are making some very difficult choices this budget cycle, and some of the toughest will come in the next week as they work to close a $1.2 billion funding gap.
Colorado lawmakers are making some very difficult choices this budget cycle, and some of the toughest will come in the next week as they work to close a $1.2 billion funding gap.
Colorado’s financial progress is being jeopardized by new, unregulated high-cost loans, where individuals get short-term, small-dollar advances, borrowing against their future paycheck and leading to cycles of debt.
As more states have adopted voucher programs, spending for public schools has decreased, disproportionately hurting students in higher poverty areas.
Homestead exemptions are one of the few progressive options for reducing property taxes, providing a relatively greater benefit for homeowners of middle value property.
Learn how Medicaid reimbursement rates are determined, why they fall short, and how we can increase them and the wages for care workers.
Add-on costs and fees are a growing concern for Coloradans and they're beginning to appear in more and more places. These additional charges quickly add up and exacerbate financial challenges for consumers.
Why the move by Douglas County to reduce its property values didn't make sense and why the State Board of Equalization was correct in striking down the decision.
The way Coloradans get their state rebates is changing. But why is this money available and how is it calculated?
Learn how this board works to make recommendations to lawmakers on employment standards and market conditions.
What to look for in the 2024-2025 Colorado State Budget to Support Care The Bell has long worked to ensure...