Colorado’s 2021 legislative session remains active, with new bills introduced and several budget updates since our March 29 post. Read on for key takeaways, or download the April 12 update here. State budget Since March 29, we've seen a big update on CCLP's budget...
2021 state legislation updates for March 29
NEWS RELEASE: Report reveals disparities before and after COVID-19
DENVER— Economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic have made the disparities along racial and geographic lines even more apparent, according to a new report released by Colorado Center on Law and Policy today. Published by CCLP, the 2020 State of Working Colorado is...
CCLP’s thoughts on Colorado’s special legislative session regarding COVID-19
Too many Coloradans are hurting directly and profoundly because of the pandemic. With federal relief expiring, evictions loom around the corner and food bank lines grow longer. Meanwhile, workers in many sectors might not see their jobs return and will require...
NEWS ALERT: ‘Communities Against Poverty’ virtual event sheds light on equity issues
As the economic fallout from the COVID-19 crisis continues to reveal widening racial and social disparities in our state, Colorado Center on Law and Policy will host a virtual event to recognize Coloradans who are making a difference in the fight against poverty and...
CCLP honors Colorado Champions of Economic Justice & Equity recipients
CCLP’s Colorado Champions of Economic Justice & Equity Award recipients will be honored during our Communities Against Poverty virtual event from noon to 1 p.m., Nov. 19. Details on the event, registration and sponsorship are available here. Every year since 2013,...
Why we support Proposition 118 and oppose 116 and 117
Though the presidential and U.S. senate races are getting the most media attention and “air time,” Colorado voters will have dozens of choices to make during this election cycle. In total, there are 11 statewide ballot questions -- in addition to numerous local...
Congress must extend unemployment insurance benefits
This is the last week the nearly 240,000 Coloradans who are on or currently applying for unemployment insurance will receive an expanded $600-a-week benefit. Officially known as Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (PUC), this benefit was designed to ensure the...
News Release: House Bill 1305 would give Coloradans a chance to compete in the workforce
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT Bob Mook bmook@copolicy.org 303-573-5669, ext. 311 DENVER -- Hundreds of thousands of Coloradans whose opportunities are limited by past mistakes could see their job prospects improve under a bill being considered by Colorado...
News Release: State of Working Colorado Report reveals surprising wage and employment gaps in Colorado
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PDF version available here. MEDIA CONTACT: Bob Mook bmook@copolicy.org, 303-573-5669, ext. 311 Report reveals surprising wage and employment gaps in Colorado DENVER—First the good news: Colorado is doing fairly well across several job-related...