Common Sense Institute Colorado

Common Sense Institute Colorado Common Sense Institute is a non-partisan research organization dedicated to the protection and promotion of Colorado’s economy.

CSI is at the forefront of important discussions concerning the future of free enterprise in Colorado and aims to have an impact on the issues that matter most to Coloradans. CSI’s mission is to examine the fiscal impacts of policies, initiatives, and proposed laws so that Coloradans are educated and informed on issues impacting their lives. CSI employs rigorous research techniques and dynamic mod

eling to evaluate the potential impact of these measures on the Colorado economy and individual opportunity.

08/21/2026

What would be the economic impact of Proposition NN?

Cinamon Watson and Ross Kaminsky break down the data in the latest episode of Common Sense Unfiltered.

According to the research, Prop NN would eliminate TABOR refunds for the foreseeable future, resulting in broader economic impacts, including:

• A total employment loss between 46 and 2,227 jobs
• A private-employment loss between 460 and 2,056 jobs
• Between $12 million and $120 million of lost GDP
• A loss of economic output between $34 million and $244 million
• An impact on personal income of between -$376 million and $473 million

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3UxGeRh
Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/4wzbdtO

Colorado added 5,800 jobs in July, with private-sector growth leading the way. The private sector gained 6,500 jobs, off...
08/21/2026

Colorado added 5,800 jobs in July, with private-sector growth leading the way. The private sector gained 6,500 jobs, offset by a loss of 700 government jobs.

See what the latest numbers reveal about Colorado’s labor market in CSI’s newest Labor Market Report.

Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/3SnEvxd

Why is Initiative 177 on the ballot?Colorado has increasingly pushed toward electrifying homes and businesses to meet it...
08/21/2026

Why is Initiative 177 on the ballot?

Colorado has increasingly pushed toward electrifying homes and businesses to meet its emission reduction goals. But that transition could come with significant costs.

Previous CSI research estimated that electrifying Colorado’s residential homes and upgrading the necessary energy infrastructure could cost $59.1–$68.4 billion.

At the same time, Colorado’s average retail electricity price has increased 31.8% between May 2020 and May 2026.

Initiative 177 would constitutionally establish Coloradans’ right to purchase natural gas for heating and cooking.

Here’s what the data says. Read CSI’s latest analysis: https://bit.ly/3SlqYWX

The future of Colorado housing starts with finding new solutions.Join Common Sense Institute and Civic Results on Septem...
08/20/2026

The future of Colorado housing starts with finding new solutions.

Join Common Sense Institute and Civic Results on September 23 for the Starter Home Initiative, an event exploring solutions to expand Colorado’s multifamily housing supply.

We’ll bring together housing, business, policy, and community leaders to discuss the challenges facing development and what it will take to create more attainable housing options across the state.

📅 September 23, 2026
⏰ 8:00–11:00 AM
📍 The DOME at AMG

A special thank you to our sponsors, CHFA and Brownstein, for helping make this conversation possible.

Registration is now open. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4gr38RY

What would Initiative 177 mean for Colorado’s energy future?If passed, Initiative 177 would amend Colorado’s Constitutio...
08/20/2026

What would Initiative 177 mean for Colorado’s energy future?

If passed, Initiative 177 would amend Colorado’s Constitution to establish a right for consumers to purchase natural gas for heating and cooking, regardless of future legislative action.

With an estimated 70% of Colorado homes currently heated by natural gas, the initiative could have significant implications for households and energy policy.

Read the full report: https://bit.ly/3SlqYWX

Join Common Sense Institute for an exclusive evening of fashion, leadership, and connection. Enjoy the new Fall Collecti...
08/19/2026

Join Common Sense Institute for an exclusive evening of fashion, leadership, and connection.

Enjoy the new Fall Collection from Double D Ranch, hear from special guests Cheryl McMullen, Audrey McMullen Franz, and Hedy Carter, and join CSI experts for a conversation about Colorado’s business climate for women.

Come shop, connect, and be part of a meaningful conversation with women from across Colorado.

Limited spots available. Register today: https://bit.ly/4giVYz3

Housing affordability is becoming one of Colorado’s biggest challenges.Colorado is now the 10th most expensive state in ...
08/19/2026

Housing affordability is becoming one of Colorado’s biggest challenges.

Colorado is now the 10th most expensive state in the nation, with the hours of work needed to afford a mortgage rising 94% from 50 to 97 hours per month between 2015 and 2025.

At the same time, just 16,615 new homes were permitted across the Denver metro in 2024, and no county met its projected permit target.

2026 Daniels Scholar Junior Fellow, Jasbeth Hernandez writes more in her op-ed: https://bit.ly/4gAmhSx
Read CSI's 2025 housing affordability update: https://bit.ly/4gDMU99

CSI has a busy fall ahead! 🍂This fall, we’re bringing Coloradans timely events grounded in the research behind the issue...
08/18/2026

CSI has a busy fall ahead! 🍂

This fall, we’re bringing Coloradans timely events grounded in the research behind the issues shaping our state. From ballot measures and multifamily housing to Colorado’s economic competitiveness, our events offer an opportunity to dig into the data, hear from local experts, and gain a deeper understanding of the issues that matter most.

There’s a lot happening this fall, and you won’t want to miss it.

Explore our upcoming events and register today: https://commonsenseinstituteus.org/colorado/events/

Big news from CSI Colorado! 🎉We’re excited to announce Melissa Osse as our new Executive Director.Melissa has already ma...
08/18/2026

Big news from CSI Colorado! 🎉

We’re excited to announce Melissa Osse as our new Executive Director.

Melissa has already made a tremendous impact as CSI Colorado’s Government Affairs Liaison, helping expand the reach of our research and strengthen our presence in policy conversations across the state.

With more than two decades of experience in Colorado public policy and government relations, Melissa brings policy expertise, strong leadership, and incredible energy to this next chapter for CSI.

Congratulations, Melissa! We’re excited for what’s ahead for CSI Colorado. 👏

How would Colorado’s human trafficking penalties compare to the rest of the country under Initiative 108?Only six states...
08/18/2026

How would Colorado’s human trafficking penalties compare to the rest of the country under Initiative 108?

Only six states currently impose mandatory life sentences without parole for sexual trafficking of minors.

If voters approve Initiative 108 this November, Colorado would become the seventh, giving the state one of the harshest penalties in the country for the offense.

Learn more in CSI’s 2026 Ballot Guide ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3RPoccz

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