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The Denver Gazette highlighted new Common Sense Institute research comparing Medicaid and private health insurance coverage in Colorado.
CSI found that Health First Colorado covers up to 80 of 88 medical service categories examined, compared to 65 under individual insurance plans and 62 under a representative employer-sponsored plan.
The coverage comparison comes as Colorado faces rising Medicaid spending and growing pressure on the state budget.
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What does your health plan cover? The answer varies.
Of 88 service categories CSI examined, Medicaid covers up to 80, individual-market plans cover 65, and a representative employer plan covers 62.
Explore the full report to see the differences: bit.ly/4z50NU5
Nearly $1 BILLION in new annual health care costs.
Since 2019, Colorado health care legislation has added at least $858 million in ongoing annual costs, with 88% tied to changes in state-covered services.
And the pressure is growing. Health care is projected to consume 41% of Colorado's FY2027 budget.
What does that mean for the state's spending priorities? Learn more in CSI's full report: bit.ly/4z50NU5
Colorado’s hunters and anglers help protect more than the species they pursue. Their license fees and related excise taxes support habitat protection, wildlife management, and public access.
The Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program has conserved more than 300,000 acres and nearly 400 miles of rivers and streams.
Explore the connection between hunting, fishing, and conservation in CSI’s report: bit.ly/4yHszpl
Colorado voters have a lot to decide this November.
Taxes. Energy. Public safety. Conservation.
The Common Sense Institute’s 2026 Colorado Ballot Guide puts the facts in one place, with nonpartisan research on what the measures would change and what they could mean for Colorado’s future. Know before you vote: bit.ly/4yGVASR
Colorado's Medicaid enrollment dropped 30% between FY2023 and FY2025, yet spending increased 15% over the same period.
As lawmakers grapple with rising health care costs, CSI's latest research examines the scope of Medicaid benefits and what it could mean for Colorado's budget.
Learn more in CSI's full report: bit.ly/4z50NU5
What will Colorado’s ballot results mean for growth, jobs, and our competitive edge? Join us for Eggs and the Economy: The Ballot Effect—a morning conversation with moderator Paul Lundeen and panelists Henry Sobanet, Scott Wasserman, and John Zakhem.
📅 November 10 | 7:30–9:00 a.m.
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Colorado’s Medicaid program is covering more medical services than the average private health insurance plan, which helps to explain why the state’s healthcare costs have soared in the last several years, crowding out other priorities, according to a new report from the Common Sense Institute.
🔗: denvergazette.com/2026/10/26…
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Colorado’s Medicaid program is covering more medical services than the average private health insurance plan, which helps to explain why the state’s healthcare costs have soared in the last several years, crowding out other priorities, according to a new report from the Common Sense Institute.
🔗: denvergazette.com/2026/10/26…
Still not over our Free Enterprise Summit… so we’re sharing a few more favorites! 📸✨
The conversations between sessions, familiar faces, and new connections made the day just as memorable as what happened on stage. We loved seeing this community come together around a shared commitment to Colorado’s future.
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Changes in license prices and participation can have economic implications that ripple across the state.
CSI's latest research touches on the relationship between license costs, participation trends, and the broader economic impact of hunting and fishing across Colorado.
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🗳️ TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO MAIL YOUR BALLOT!
Today is the last recommended day to mail your ballot. And remember, every part of your ballot matters!!
The decisions down your ballot can have a big impact on your wallet and community. CSI's nonpartisan Ballot Guides break down the facts to help you make informed decisions before casting your vote.
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Hunting and fishing are an economic lifeline for Colorado’s rural communities. A 2017 study estimated that 75.5% of their economic output occurred outside the state’s Metro region.
For one Durango-area outfitter interviewed by CSI, hunting season accounted for about 80% of their annual income.
Read CSI’s report to explore what participation means for local livelihoods. Learn more here: bit.ly/4yHszpl
Your ballot is complicated. The facts don’t have to be.
What could this year’s measures mean for your taxes, community and Colorado’s economy?
The Common Sense Institute’s 2026 Colorado Ballot Guide breaks down the data and potential impacts so you can understand what’s on your ballot before you vote.
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What do Colorado’s election results mean for the state’s economy and competitive edge?
Join Common Sense Institute for a post-election conversation on how ballot outcomes could shape growth, jobs, and Colorado’s economic future.
📅 Tuesday, November 10 | 7:30–9:00 a.m.
📍 The Dome at AMG National Trust Bank, Greenwood Village
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Colorado’s unemployment rate rose to 4.1% in September, up 0.3 percentage points from a year ago. After holding steady through the first seven months of 2026, the rate has increased by 0.1 percentage point in each of the last two months.
Explore the latest Colorado labor market data from Common Sense Institute: bit.ly/4BgmWB3
When it comes to breast cancer, early detection can make a difference. 🎀
But new CSI research finds 58 of Colorado's 64 counties fall below the national median for mammography screening.
Across the U.S., counties with the highest screening rates also have 13% lower breast cancer mortality rates than those with the lowest.
Where does Colorado stand? CSI breaks down the latest data on screening, survival, and outcomes. Learn more: bit.ly/4yZJvbG
Amendment 87 could have a bigger impact on Colorado businesses and taxpayers than you might think.
CSI breaks down 13 potential effects of the proposed income tax changes, including:
📈 Higher tax rates for some earners
🏠 Impacts on married couples and property sales
💼 Higher taxes on certain business profits
💰 An estimated $154 billion net tax increase through FY 2050, under CSI's model.
With Election Day approaching, get the facts on what Amendment 87 could mean for Colorado. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3THqxXG
Colorado is making progress in the fight against breast cancer. 🎀
New CSI research finds breast cancer mortality rates have fallen 27% since 1999, averting an estimated 3,400 deaths through 2024.
But diagnoses are rising, and progress has slowed. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, CSI is examining what the data tells us about Colorado's progress and challenges ahead.
Learn more: bit.ly/4yZJvbG
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What could Front Range passenger rail cost Colorado's economy?
CSI's DJ Summers joined the radio to break down new research on Ballot Issue 7A, which proposes a permanent sales tax increase to fund passenger rail expansion.
CSI's economic modeling projects $1.23 billion in cumulative GDP losses and 417 fewer jobs statewide through 2036, even after accounting for new transit spending.
Learn more: bit.ly/4yfYVXS