Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2020-21. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's highlights and executive summary sections. The report is based on current law,...

This memorandum provides information on five types of programs that provide property tax and/or rental cost relief to seniors.

Senate Bill 18-001, enacted during the 2018 legislative session, is a significant piece of transportation funding legislation.  SB 18‑001 commits state General Fund revenue for transportation projects and establishes financial mechanisms to address the passage or failure of transportation‑...

This report contains the final audited figures for state revenue retained under Referendum C in the 2005‑06 through 2016‑17 state fiscal years and preliminary numbers for the 2017‑18 and 2018‑19 state fiscal years.  It also reflects the actions of the General Assembly and Governor in spending...

The financing of K-12 public education in Colorado over the past three decades has been affected by three constitutional amendments: the Gallagher Amendment, the TABOR Amendment, and Amendment 23.  Combined with the results of key court cases, these amendments have created a complex educational...