Good morning. Here's a look at news reports from around the state on issues of interest to the Colorado Center on Law and Policy for Monday, July 26, 2010. Listing does not imply endorsement of the content.
FISCAL POLICY
Denver Post commentary: Denver needs long-term fixes for its budget
Why is the city of Denver cutting $100 million from its budget next year even though revenues are up? Part of the reason is that our budget, like that of many other cities, has long-term structural problems.
The Denver Post: Even conservatives shun 3 controversial ballot measures
Opponents of the Big Three on the November ballot, take heart: Even Republicans running for the state legislature from conservative Douglas County are leery of them.
ECONOMY
Denver Business Journal: Colorado mass layoffs rise in June
The number of Colorado businesses that laid off 50 or more employees at a time rose in June to 14, four more companies than in May, the U.S. Department of Labor reported Friday.
ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY
Fort Collins Coloradoan: Big goals needed in effort to end homelessness
Homelessness is an issue that has vexed our country for decades. It's a challenge because the causes of homelessness are complex - the economy, mental health, substance abuse and fracturing families, among others.
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