It’s official: Green chili (18%) and local craft beer (14%) are the flavors of Colorado. Sorry, Rocky Mountain Oysters – you’re still a local legend though! What's your "distinctly Colorado" dish?
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58% of Coloradans want more focus on civics in schools. Let’s follow the lead of the Daniels Fund and support programs like the National Civics Bee to strengthen the future of our democracy.
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What are the pillars of the Centennial State? 150 years in, we remain clear on our shared ideals:
✅ 99% prioritize protecting our lands/waters
✅ 98% value free & fair elections
✅ 98% desire an affordable place to live and work
✅ 95% want to protect the rights of all residents
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Even in polarized times, Coloradans are united. New polling shows that 70% of us agree we have more in common than what divides us. As we approach our 150th anniversary, shared values like protecting our land and helping our neighbors still define the Centennial State.
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Did you know Colorado turns 150 on August 1st? New polling shows only 30% of Coloradans have heard about the anniversary so far. Spread the word and get ready to celebrate!
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Are you proud to be a Coloradan? 84% of us are (even outpacing our national pride). With our 150th anniversary coming up on August 1st, it’s clear that Coloradans love Colorado!
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Thanks to everyone who showed up to the Colorado Sun's SunFest event to discuss findings from our latest statewide poll.
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Our latest statewide poll shows CO voters want kids off social media and phones out of classrooms; they’re skeptical of new data centers; and while more are turning to AI tools than ever before, they’re doing so with growing unease. Learn more:
copollinginstitute.org/relea…
Our 2024 Exit Poll finds Coloradans are optimistic about the future.
By a 2-1 margin voters say Colorado’s best days are ahead.
77% believe that we have more in common as Coloradans than what divides us.
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