Colorado

state of the United States of America

Policy Brief

Eight for Eight — Again

There’s just no stopping the American Southwest’s jobs machine.

D. Dowd MuskaJuly 24, 2023
Policy Brief

The Southwest’s Spaceport Scorecard

After more than two decades, there’s precious little ‘return’ from all the ‘public investment.’

D. Dowd MuskaJuly 17, 2023
Policy Brief

A 3-Letter Word: J-O-B-S

Our region’s employment boom continues.

D. Dowd MuskaJune 28, 2023
Policy Brief

In which Southwest states do residents pay the most sales tax?

New Mexico and Nevada lead the region, while Oklahoma and Utah report the lowest sales tax burdens.

Patrick M. BrennerJune 16, 2023
Op-Ed

It’s wrong to force Californians to fund government lobbying

Intergovernmental advocacy in California is compelled speech, and as such, a violation of the First Amendment.

Originally published inThe Bakersfield Californian

D. Dowd MuskaJune 5, 2023
Op-Ed

Your Taxes, Funding Lobbyists in Denver

Intergovernmental advocacy is compelled speech, and as such, a violation of the First Amendment.

Originally published inPagosa Daily Post

D. Dowd MuskaMay 31, 2023
Policy Brief

SPPI Employment Index: November-April

The good times roll on — how long can they last?

D. Dowd MuskaMay 22, 2023
Policy Brief

Shaking Up Your Rattlesnakes

Fifty years ago, Washington’s plans for ‘peaceful nuclear explosions’ ended in Colorado.

D. Dowd MuskaMay 18, 2023
Policy Brief

Paying for Your Golden Years, and Theirs

Local- and state-government employees need a dose of reality.

D. Dowd MuskaMay 11, 2023
Policy Brief

SPPI Employment Index: October-March

The American Southwest’s jobs boom continues.

D. Dowd MuskaApril 24, 2023