CSI CEO Cinamon Watson discusses the 2026 Colorado ballot initiatives with CSI's Mike A. Leprino Free Enterprise Fellow, Ross Kaminsky

REPORTS REFERENCED

• “The Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Proposition NN” (CSI, August 2026) — https://commonsenseinstituteus.org/research/the-economic-and-fiscal-impacts-of-proposition-nn/

• “How Initiative #195’s Progressive Tax Structure Would Affect Colorado’s Economy” (CSI, June 2026) — https://commonsenseinstituteus.org/research/how-initiative-195s-progressive-tax-structure-would-affect-colorados-economy/

• “Colorado Initiative 232: Income Tax Rate Cap” (CSI, August 2026) — https://commonsenseinstituteus.org/research/colorado-initiative-232-income-tax-rate-cap/

This episode of Common Sense Unfiltered features experts discussing the trajectory of CSI Iowa, the economic impact of restricting interchange fees in Iowa, and analyzing Iowa HSB 324, as well as exploring the broader implications for small businesses, consumers, and the economy.

Resources:

CSI Iowa Report: The Economic Impact of Restricting Interchange Fees in Iowa - https://csinstituteia.org/research/impact-of-restricting-interchange-fees

Common Sense Institute Iowa - https://csinstituteia.org

CSI CEO Cinamon Watson discusses new CSI report findings with experts Mike King, Greg Walcher, and Cole Anderson.

Read the latest report by CSI Fellows Mike King and Greg Walcher unravelling the complexities of river and stream access in Colorado: https://www.commonsenseinstituteus.org/colorado/research/energy-and-our-environment/public-access-and-private-property-the-economics-of-colorado-river-access

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to River Access Controversy

01:57 Current Legal Framework and Historical Context

03:01 Scope of the Issue: River Miles and Ownership

05:23 Economic Value of Private Stream Access

08:57 Case Study: Terryall Creek and Property Value Impact

12:12 Potential Costs of Changing Access Laws

14:55 Legal Precedents and Historical Resistance

17:42 Comparative Analysis with Other States

19:55 Current Legislative Landscape and Future Outlook

21:18 Key Takeaways for Property Owners