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...

Mental Health and Caregiving: How We Can Best Care for Caregivers

A recent Bell Policy Center survey of Colorado caregivers found that 80 to 90 percent of respondents reported “sometimes” or...

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.

Initiatives 50 and 108: Don’t Believe the Hype about these Destructive Measures

Proponents are offering a highly manipulated picture of Colorado's property tax landscape. We deconstruct their arguments.

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The Bell is Hiring a Policy Analyst

The Bell is looking for a Policy Analyst who can build collaborative relationships with community partners and has strong analytical skills.

Colorado’s SecureSavings Retirement Program Off to a Great Start

SecureSavings, the retirement plan for Coloradans who don't have an employer option, is off to a great start with 50,000 accounts.

Setting the Record Straight on Colorado’s SB24-233

A right-leaning think tank dropped a highly critical report about the SB24-244 with questionable conclusions and a very conspicuous piece of information completely absent.

SB24-233: Responsible Property Tax Reduction and Reform in Colorado

The Bell provides the details about what’s in SB24-233 and examines the delicate balance it achieved to avoid deep cuts to local governments that provide essential community services.

How SB24-233 Lowers Colorado Property Tax Bills

SB24-233 is the legislature's thoughtful effort to lower property taxes. We succinctly explain the "effective assessment rate" for homes of various values.

Portrait of Joe Deaguero, Jefferson County resident in Colorado.

Joe Deaguero: 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.

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