Family economic security
Loveland Reporter-Herald editorial: Poverty hits many in Loveland
Recent poverty numbers are promising but don't tell the whole story. A recent review by Loveland city officials and new numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau suggest that rates of homelessness and poverty are better than the nation, state and region. But a deeper look a the numbers offers important perspective.

Denver Post commentary: Connection between poverty and pregnancy is as haunting as it is daunting
"It's huge, the connection between poverty and teen pregnancy," says Sarah Ruybalid, director of community health services at the health department. "Some of our teens just don't know there's anything else out here."

Fort Collins Coloradoan: United Way changes poverty focus in Larimer County
Organization wants to halve county rate through education, jobs.


Fiscal policy
The Denver Post: Conservative group Compass Colorado debuts with blitz against education tax measure
Compass Colorado was formed to blunt liberal group ProgressNow and similar efforts in the state, said Compass president Tyler Houlton.

Denver Post editorial: Proposition 103 misses its mark
Proposition 103 is a laudable effort to raise money for public education in Colorado, but the stopgap measure has the potential to derail efforts to more fully address the state's financial problems. Editor's note: The Colorado Center on Law and Policy endorses Proposition 103, which will give Colorado a five-year timeout from irresponsible cuts to education spending.
Also: The Aspen Times: Supporters: Colorado's Prop 103 worth $1.17M. Editor's note: The piece includes comment from Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute Director Carol Hedges.
Also: Glenwood Springs Post-Independent: Backers, opponents debate Re-1 mill levy, Prop. 103. Editor's note: The piece includes comment from Hedges.
Also: Aspen Daily News: Election 2011 gets underway. Editor's note: The piece includes comment from Hedges.


Jobs and economic security
Denver Post editorial: Initiative 300 is bad for business
While sick pay is a viable perk for some companies, Denver voters should reject the idea of imposing it across the board. Editor's note: The Colorado Center on Law and Policy endorses Denver Initiative 300.
Also: The Denver Post: Paid sick leave proponents make first ad