Tag: Cost Of Living
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Colorado’s cost of living soars, ranks third-most expensive in the U.S.
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Colorado is now the third most expensive state to live in, according to a new report by a business group. Released on Thursday, the Colorado Scorecard “presents a mixed outlook,” according to the state chamber’s president and CEO, Loren Furman. While Colorado saw improvements in many areas, including the cost of doing business, GDP and…
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Can you afford to live in Denver? | FISCAL ROCKIES
Editor’s Note: Once among the nation’s fastest-growing economies, Colorado today confronts mounting challenges that threaten its momentum. This series reveals how a state once defined by prosperity is navigating economic cliffs and ridges. We explore the impact that increased regulations, tariffs, shifting tax policies, the high cost of living and widening urban–rural divides have on businesses,…
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Poll: Gov. Jared Polis’ favorability rating drops below 50%
Gov. Jared Polis’ favorability rating has dropped below 50%, according to a recent poll. The November poll, conducted by the Colorado Polling Institute, surveyed 622 Colorado voters about a number of issues, including affordability, the state’s economy and their opinions on elected officials. Back in March, just over half of respondents said they held a…
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Earth to politicians: It’s still the economy, stupid
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Our local, state and national politicians all seem to have gotten distracted already from the message voters sent last fall. It’s not about Ukraine, tariffs, DOGE, unions or assault weapons. It’s about the fact that we can’t afford the increasing cost of our lives. A forum last week in Denver entitled “Eggs and the Economy”…
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Denver leads U.S. in lower inflation. But can it stay in the sweet spot?
After years of surging prices, Denver’s inflation rate is showing signs of normalcy. Denver-Aurora-Lakewood’s annual inflation rate hit 1.9% in July and was the lowest among 12 metropolitan regions, according to federal data released Wednesday. The U.S average hit 2.9%. The national inflation rate is causing excitement because it’s the first time the country’s rate…