What’s Working: How Colorado knows 7,322 people found jobs on state’s official job board
admin That’s just 2% of all who applied for a job on Connecting Colorado since its relaunch. The state job board…
Economy
Colorado sees another record year for tourism, despite slowing growth in spending, visitation
Two years of slight growth are a warning call that Colorado’s $29.2 billion tourism economy is losing steam.
What’s Working: Why Southeastern Colorado’s fishing economy could sink
State parks dispute with the Fort Lyon Canal Company cuts public access to local reservoirs. Plus: Floyd’s 99 turns 25,…
Do half of US adults under 30 live with their parents?
Yes. The Federal Reserve annual household survey found 49% of adults under the age of 30 still live with their…
What’s Working: Colorado homeowners insurance is among the most expensive in the US
The cost of replacing a home is higher, pushing up insurance prices. Property insurers are still making a profit.
Xcel rate hike may leave more people struggling to pay bills, even as the utility offers more aid to customers
As many as a third of Xcel’s 1.4M customers could qualify for help under plan the utility has pitched to…
Tariff refunds landing for Colorado importers, though not without a cost for small business
At least $23.7B in refunds from unlawful tariffs have been refunded to U.S. importers out of an estimated $166B owed,…
What’s Working: In Fraser, the arts — and a sprawling new arts center — become the town’s identity
'Icebox of the Nation' is catchy, too. Plus: Colorado’s July 4th cookout costs less, new downtown Denver investments, state job…
Did long-term unemployment rise in the US in the past year?
Yes. The number of people in long-term unemployment has increased significantly compared with a year ago.
What’s Working: Why hamburgers cost more today
Consumers want steak for less. But beef demand is outpacing a shrinking supply. Plus: $250 for working teens, reader poll…