Colorado's transportation system is primarily managed by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).  Cities, counties, transit and transportation authorities, and the Public Utilities Commission have specific authority as well.  The Transportation Commission provides direction to CDOT, a...

Submitted herewith is the final report of the Transportation Legislation Review Committee (TLRC). This committee was created pursuant to Section 43-2-145, C.R.S. The purpose of this committee is to give guidance and direction to the Colorado Department of Transportation on the development of the...

Presented to the Joint Finance Committee at its January 5, 2017, meeting.

Submitted to the Capital Development Committee on January 3, 2017.

Economic Outlook for the U.S. and Colorado

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

In June 2014, Colorado became the first state to enact a law regulating on-demand transportation network companies (TNCs).  Since then, at least 40 other states plus the District of Columbia have established regulatory frameworks for TNCs. Unlike the taxicab industry, TNCs, such as Uber and Lyft...

Understanding the State Budget: The Big Picture

• Where do our taxes go?
• State Government Revenue
• General Fund Budget
• TABOR Revenue Limit

This memorandum provides information about the oversight and review of capital projects. It defines capital projects and gives a sequential overview of the capital process, including master and program planning requirements, the initial review of capital requests, the role of the Capital...

The day-to-day expenses of state government are paid through the operating budget in the state's annual budget bill.  Expenses related to new construction, renovation, or maintenance of the state's capital assets are paid through the capital budget.  This issue brief outlines the types of...