Immigration officers could weigh use of Medicaid, food aid and housing help in green card decisions after Trump administration rescinds Biden-era public charge rule.

A new HUD proposal could restrict housing assistance and increase documentation requirements, putting thousands of families, including many in Colorado, at risk of losing their homes.

A study led by researchers at Washington University and Appalachian State University found that the three tax credits helping families lifted more than 52,000 Colorado children out of poverty last …

Colorado cannot remain dependent on the federal government to support the child care needs of Colorado families.

“This decision should serve as a strong precedent should taxpayers need to challenge new taxes,” the Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s leader said.

By Kathy White Gov. Jared Polis’ final State of the State address was a clear victory lap. After eight years as governor, he used the moment to highlight accomplishments, reflect on progress and remind Coloradans what his administration has delivered. That is understandable. There is a real record to point to, and much of it […]

Four centrist Republicans have broken with their party's leadership over health care. They signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vole on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans.

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Annual premium increase, 60-year-old couple with income of $85,000 (401% FPL), by congressional district, 119th Congress Note: FPL = federal poverty level. Examples are based on 2026 average...

Medicaid is not a burden. To address Colorado’s budget crisis, we must shift our focus to the real culprit behind our budget issues.

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The League of Women Voters of La Plata County, in partnership with the Colorado Fiscal Institute and Reimagine Colorado, is hosting a meeting intended to provide the community an opportunity to identi...

The Trump Administration is only planning to release two-thirds of the SNAP funding it committed to spend to partially cover November benefits, cutting families’ benefits far more than necessary and s...

The Administration must use all available options to fund November benefits for the 1 in 8 people in the U.S. who need SNAP to afford their grocery bill.

Introduction It is often underrecognized how much population aging is currently reducing the growth rate of the U.S. labor force and will continue to pull it down in coming decades. The share of the p...

Trump’s “populist” policy is backed by the National Restaurant Association—probably because it won’t stop establishments from paying servers below the minimum wage.

Explore how federal policy changes threaten in-state tuition access for Colorado students. This Colorado Fiscal Institute report shows how inclusive higher education strengthens the state's economy.

The OBBBA hides abortion restrictions that could undermine access—even in states like Colorado—two years after Roe v. Wade was overturned.

How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act harms immigrant families, impacting healthcare, taxes, and benefits for essential workers and children.

Discover key insights into Colorado's workforce with CFI's JobsWatch Report. Empowering policies for a robust, equitable economy with up-to-date job data.

U.S. House passes tax cuts for wealthy, threatening Medicaid & SNAP. Colorado GOP backs bill harming families. Learn more from Colorado Fiscal Institute.