Conservative think tank says Denver has spent $356m in migrant aid, city agencies say the numbers are inflated
The Common Sense Institute says the largest portion of money was spent to educate new to country students and on healthcare costs.
New Audit Reveals Trump Critic Mike Johnston Spent $356M Taxpayer Money On Migrants In Denver
A Common Sense Institute report revealed Denver spent $356 million on migrants since December 2022, covering around 45,000 arrivals at $7,900 each, with education costs for over 16,000 migrant children.
Sanctuary city Denver has spent almost $8,000 for each of the 45,000 migrants that have come to the city — and now the mayor says he’ll risk jail to stop them being deported
The bill so far for Denver’s sanctuary city policies: $356 million in taxpayer dollars — about $7,900 per migrant, a new study estimates — and the city’s mayor said he would rather go to jail than let any of them be deported.
Sanctuary city Denver spending a whopping $356 million on migrants: study
A new study claims Denver has spent a whopping $356 million of tax-payers' hard-earned money on migrants since the crisis began in 2022 with costs including education, healthcare and housing.
Democratic Mayor Mike Johnston's Denver spent $356 million of taxpayers' funds on migrants: Report
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston faces criticism following a report by the Common Sense Institute revealing Denver has spent $356 million on migrants, which is 8% of the city's 2025 budget. The expenditures cover education,
Oregon liability law makes finding affordable homes harder
Common Sense Institute contests that if the state had more lax CDL laws, it would see more affordable home construction ...
Childcare deserts in Colorado are keeping women from working
The Common Sense Institute found that there are not enough spots for all the kids who need care. About 51% of the state is in ...
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Affordability rules blamed for 'hindering' housing development in Denver
The Common Sense Institute says a policy in Denver requiring affordable units could be affecting investors' appeal to create new housing developments. The Common Sense Institute says a ...
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Arizona’s crime surge costs state $20.6B in 2022, $7,000 per household: Report
According to a newly released report from the Common Sense Institute and the Arizona Chamber Foundation, the cost of crime in Arizona reached $20.6 billion in 2022 alone. “This equals an average ...
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Solving Colorado's child care issues could unlock $3.8B in GDP, report says
according to a new report released Oct. 31 by the Common Sense Institute in collaboration with Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC). CSI is a Denver-based think tank that conducts ...
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Denver spends more than $350 million on migrants
(The Center Square) – Spending on migrants in Denver has ballooned to an estimated $356 million, an updated analysis by the Common Sense Institute says. The estimate, which amounts to $7,900 per ...