Author: Hunter Railey
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OPINION | Public option for health coverage would help Colorado small businesses compete
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Hunter Railey While many are rightfully still cheering the announcement that health insurance premiums are set to drop by a whopping 20% in the individual marketplace next year, it’s important that we don’t lose sight of additional steps we can take in Colorado to lower costs and increase options in areas of the state that…
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THE PODIUM | Colorado lawmakers gave a big assist to small biz on health care
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Hunter Railey Although much of the public focus during Colorado’s recently concluded legislative session was directed toward fights over paid family leave, energy regulations and even sex-education classes, some of the most important session outcomes were the positive steps taken to lower health-care costs for small-business owners. This included passing three pieces of legislation that…
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Will lawmakers create leave, retirement programs for small-biz employees?
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Hunter Railey The 2019 Colorado legislative session presents a great opportunity for small businesses. After years of failed attempts to pass policies that would have boosted entrepreneurs, state lawmakers are expected to seriously consider several pieces of legislation that would help level the playing field for Colorado’s small firms. While there is no guarantee any…
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Paid family leave legislation would level the playing field for Colorado’s small businesses
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The Family Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) is currently advancing through the Colorado General Assembly, and that’s great news for the state’s 570,000 small businesses because this measure would benefit small firms by lowering turnover, boosting productivity and enhancing employee morale. The FAMLI Act would provide workers with up to 12 weeks of paid leave…




