The 2024 Free Enterprise Summit is officially underway! CSI Colorado Executive Director Kelly Caufield kicked us off, highlighting the importance of free enterprise in shaping Colorado’s future. Followed by an engaging panel discussion featuring CSI Senior Economist and Research

Thanks to Lang Sias and CSI Owens Early Criminal Justice fellows for presenting Common Sense Institute Colorado data at #FES24

Packed house today Empower Field at Mile High celebrating Free Enterprise! #FES24

State Sen. James Rashad Coleman, a Denver Democrat, has spent the last two legislative sessions as President Pro Tempore of the state Senate. trib.al/3r7g3V2

Thank you Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Colorado Competitive Council for Business Legislative Preview thanks for citing Common Sense Institute Colorado data on escalating fees in Colorado; since passage of TABOR fees have increased by 3,000%, far beyond population growth (62%), to $23.3 billion commonsenseinstituteus.org/colorado/resea… #coleg

⁦Common Sense Institute Colorado⁩ at the Capitol! Welcoming the 2025 General Assembly. Our research is designed to educate Colorado on the impact policy has on our economy! commonsenseinstituteco.org #coleg #freenterprise #colorado

CSI Executive Director Kelly Caufield joined Nicole Fierro on FOX31 Denver KDVR to discuss CSI's latest report, "Future of Electricity Costs in Colorado." Authored by CSI Energy Fellow and @PetroNerds CEO and President Trisha Curtis, the report analyzes the future of electricity costs to

As Colorado lawmakers move forward with legislation to study a state-run single-payer healthcare system, it is critical to examine the facts and ask the right questions. What’s at stake for Colorado patients, providers, and taxpayers? The Common Sense Institute breaks down the

This is a fascinating study. Colorado is becoming a socialist state. "Private sector employment declined by 14,700 jobs, while the public sector expanded substantially, adding 15,200 jobs." commonsenseinstituteus.org/colorado/resea…

Thank you to everyone who attended CSI’s Implications for the West event last night! We had a fantastic turnout and engaging conversations throughout the evening. A special thank you to: Governor Mark Gordon, State of Wyoming Adam Eckman, President & CEO, Colorado Mining Association Dr. Ian

Excited to kick off Eggs and the Economy legislative recap to a full house! hearing from CSI homelessness fellow Dustin Zvonek Representative Shannon Bird Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer Common Sense Institute Colorado

Look who dropped by the office! Great to see Ben Stein, our Transportation Fellow, and Ross Kaminsky, our Mike A. Leprino Free Enterprise Fellow. Always love catching up with our amazing team!

Does Arizona’s flat tax help everyday Arizonans? According to CSI Executive Director Katie Ratlief, the data says yes! Thanks to the flat tax, the average Arizonan saves around $400. That's roughly an entire month's worth of groceries! Read the full report:

CSI is proud to announce our Champion for Prosperity Awardee! JJ Ament and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce are being awarded the 2025 Champion for Prosperity Award. Under J. J.'s leadership, the Chamber has remained a leading voice for Colorado’s business community—fighting for policies that

A Common Sense Institute Colorado report from 21 of Colorado's largest school districts; data on behavioral incidents including bullying, drug violations, violent offenses. Cole Anderson, Deputy Director of Policy/Research at the Common Sense Institute joined CMN. koacolorado.iheart.com/featured/color…

Announcing CSI's 2025 Free Enterprise Trailblazer, Carrie Tynan! We're proud to present CSI’s highest honor to Carrie in recognition of her outstanding commitment to free enterprise and public policy. Her tireless efforts are helping build a more prosperous and thriving future

The AI policy discussion at the Colorado General Assembly special session is important to the Colorado economy. Colorado has the 14th highest number of AI job postings. CSI estimates AI jobs account for approximately 14% of all 2024 job growth in the state. Click here more to see

Did you know 1 in 3 adults fall victim to financial scams each year? And it’s not just you at risk. Scammers often target the people closest to us, like elderly parents, grandparents, or even your partner. Join Common Sense Institute and the Colorado Bankers Association on August

For developers of AI systems, the economic impact of SB24-205 (in 2030) could be substantial for Colorado. Job losses could reach as high as 30,359 when the effects widen to the broader tech sector, forgone GDP of $5.5 billion, missing personal income growth of $8.9 billion, and

Colorado faces a $105M subsidy cliff in 2026 due to expiring insurance premium tax credits. If lawmakers backfill with insurer fees, premiums could rise 16% - just under $1,000 more per premium. Read the report: bit.ly/3JzmQOp