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Legislative Session Review: The Budget and More – Advance Colorado Rundown

Kristi Burton Brown interviews Senator Barb Kirkmeyer, a member of the Joint Budget Committee. Sen. Kirkmeyer details what led to the state’s budget crisis this year, attacks on TABOR, and also looks at what’s on the horizon as additional budget and spending problems still loom for Colorado.

Solutions to Homelessness – Advance Colorado Rundown

Michael Fields interviews Dustin Zvonek, former Mayor Pro Tem of Aurora, one of the most diverse cities in the U.S. They discuss the homelessness epidemic and various attempts to solve it, diving into Aurora’s current work-first plan to provide job training, resources, and a place to stay for the homeless in their city.

Mental Health in Colorado – Advance Colorado Rundown

Kristi Burton Brown interviews Vincent Atchity, CEO of Mental Health Colorado and Wendy Buxton-Andrade, VP of Government Affairs at Mental Health Colorado. They discuss key issues across the state that impact mental health like fentanyl, community response teams, suicide rates, and issues at school.

Colorado’s Crime Report – Advance Colorado Rundown

Advance Colorado President Michael Fields and Executive VP Kristi Burton Brown discuss crime bills that have been proposed in the 2025 legislative session. They tackle the House Judiciary Committee’s pro-criminal bent as well as topics like PR bond reform, sanctuary state status, retail theft, and a shocking bill that would remove the crime of attempted […]

Colorado’s Business Environment  – Advance Colorado Rundown

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. 

What is TABOR: The Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights? – Advance Colorado Rundown

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. 

The Taxes and Fees You Pay in Colorado – Advance Colorado Rundown

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.

Rising Admin Spending in Schools — Advance Colorado Rundown

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 […]

Moving Colorado Forward – Advance Colorado Rundown

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.

The Year Ahead – Advance Colorado Rundown

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