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Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2018-19. 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, legislation passed by the General Assembly affecting the forecast is described throughout the report.

Economic Outlook for the U.S. and Colorado

The ongoing expansion in the U.S. economy is fueld by consumer contributions.

A video presentation about Colorado property taxes and the Gallagher Amendment.  It is anticipated that the residential assessment rate will be reduced for the first time in 14 years, impacting homeowners and the tax base of every local taxing jurisdiction in the state.

(10 minutes 49 seconds, 136 MB).

Recent federal policy changes have increased public awareness of asset forfeiture, a  process  through  which  a  law  enforcement agency can seize property that may have been involved  in  a  criminal  action.  

This memorandum provides an overview of the recovery of damages for loss of use by rental vehicle companies and various state laws that prohibit or limit the recovery of these damages.

Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Oversight Committee on Mental Illness in the Criminal Justice System.

Where are we?

• 11.5% lower than the formula
• Local share falling or slowing
• State Education Fund close to depleted
• General Fund budget in cutting mode

How did we get here?

• Business cycle, demographic changes, and constitutional requirements

Where are we going?

• Slower revenue growth
• Greater pressure on expenditures

Presented to the Joint Education Committee on February 8, 2017.