Roaring Back: Consumer Spending Up, Economy Recovery Continues For Colorado

By Tori Mason, CBS Denver:

DENVER (CBS4) – The State of Colorado’s economy is continuing its recovery in the face of the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Legislative Council Staff released its September forecast on Tuesday. Gov. Jared Polis attributes Colorado’s high consumer spending to the state’s success in fighting COVID.

“Colorado is in the lowest 10 states for per capita deaths. We also have one of the faster economic recoveries,” said Polis.

The COVID vaccine has allowed businesses to operate safely at full capacity. Colorado’s high vaccination rate is part of why Polis says our economy is roaring back.

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