Podcast

9News Business expert Ryan Frazier joins Advance Colorado President Michael Fields to discuss the overall business environment in Colorado — including how the state has fallen in important rankings, critical housing needs, and the plight of restaurants in Denver. 

Advance Colorado Executive Vice President Kristi Burton Brown gives a brief history and explanation of Colorado’s unique taxpayer protection: the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. This revenue cap limits the state government’s ability to spend taxpayer dollars and requires refunds to be sent to Coloradans when the government collects beyond the limit. 

Advance Colorado Executive Vice President Kristi Burton Brown interviews Advance Policy Analyst Michael Tsogt about the newest policy report: What You Pay in Colorado. Fees paid by taxpayers totaled over $23 billion in FY2023, and it’s clear the legislature is abusing the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. Find out more in this episode.

Advance Colorado Executive Vice President Kristi Burton Brown interviews Cole Anderson, Research Analyst at Common Sense Institute, about the rising administrative spending in Colorado public schools. The percent of education dollars for teacher salaries continues to decline, while admin spending is increasing — even at schools that are losing students. Cole explains the facts and […]

Advance Colorado President Michael Fields and Executive Vice President Kristi Burton Brown discuss Advance Colorado’s 2025 legislative agenda on crime, education, economic and mental health issues.

Advance Colorado President Michael Fields and Executive Vice President Kristi Burton Brown discuss what’s ahead in Colorado politics and the Legislature in 2025.