
Learning from ARPA Investments
Through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), the federal government provided $3.8 billion to Colorado in support of pandemic-related recovery efforts across health, education, economic development, housing, and other public sectors.

Kristin Klopfenstein: Tom Clements Awardees Offer Inspiration
Colorado Lab Director, Dr. Kristin Klopfenstein, was invited to serve as a panel judge for the 2021 Tom Clements Better Government Award. In this blog post, Dr. Klopfenstein reflects on the awards and nominees.

Sara Bayless Named External Research Partner
A warm welcome to Sara Bayless as she partners with the Colorado Lab in support of our work with the Colorado Partnership for Thriving Families (Partnership). Dr. Bayless, who serves as a Director at the OMNI Institute, is skilled in conducting research and evaluation that helps organizations advance the evidence for their social programming.

Fostering Learning & Alignment Among District Attorneys’ Offices
The Colorado Lab is working with eight District Attorneys’ (DAs) Offices in Colorado to develop data dashboards to assist them with tracking progress toward greater efficiency, effectiveness, and fairness. The second cross-jurisdiction learning meeting took place last month, providing an opportunity for offices to hear from, connect with, and learn from each other.