Colorado has led the nation in supporting the success of all Coloradans, enacting bold policies, and continuing to build a Colorado for all. These efforts have all been informed by robust stakeholder engagement paired with data analysis. Various initiatives over the years have improved the state's ability to use data to inform these goals. With support from historic investments in revitalizing the state's workforce, Colorado has an opportunity to leverage data in well-governed, responsible ways to elevate evidence-based decision-making and support these goals to become reality. This report serves as a background on the Colorado longitudinal data landscape, with a special focus on Colorado's status and opportunities. The report will guide on-going conversations on data integration and Colorado's efforts toward a Longitudinal Data System (LDS). With a LDS, policymakers and other decisionmakers in other states have answered questions, such as: (1) How many high school graduates go directly to jobs?; (2) What is the workforce supply for industry jobs?; (3) How can we better predict our economic indicators at the local level?; and (4) What might be the impact of health care and service needs over time? The report provides a brief description of Longitudinal Data Systems (LDS), including what they are, what data lies within them, how they can be used, and their benefits. The report also highlights efforts in other states where more coordinated and aligned systems have been successful. The report also includes recommendations related to greater democratization of data, following national best practices, and more alignment of Colorado's current landscape.