Research by Kelly Mitchell, Bell Policy Center Fellow 2023-24

Kelly Mitchell grew up a short distance from Denver’s Five Points neighborhood, and as a Black female felt a connection...

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 that included...

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.

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