Economy

Colorado bingo night: It’s all about the prizes, not so much the charity
Updated 2 days ago
It’s a Thursday night at Bingo Oasis in Northglenn. Located on the outer edge of a nondescript strip mall just west of I-25, it has...

Colorado will help furloughed federal workers claim unemployment benefits
Updated 3 days ago
As civilian federal workers in Colorado wait for word as to whether they will be furloughed by a federal government shutdown, the state’s Department of...

Colorado’s fiscal future continues to be clouded by tariffs, revenue drops and recession fears
Updated 2 weeks ago
State economists on Monday presented continuing data that shows a weakened economic outlook for Colorado and continued risks for a near-term recession. The Joint Budget...

New study looks at ‘right to float’ on Colorado waterways
Updated 3 weeks ago
Two new studies from the Common Sense Institute focus on the economic costs of wolf restoration and on what could be an upcoming battle at...
Wall Street rises toward records on hopes for lower interest rates
Updated 2 months ago
Rural Reckoning | What does rural Colorado want to see in the next governor?
Updated 2 months ago
Colorado’s TABOR-exempt revenue has increased nearly 30% since 1996, study finds
Updated 2 months ago
Rural Reckoning | Colorado’s energy shift leaves rural livelihoods in limbo
Updated 2 months ago
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs bill to prohibit ‘price gouging’ during emergencies
Updated 5 months ago
A graying Colorado: State grapples with fast growing older population | COVER STORY
Updated 5 months ago
Colorado joins multistate lawsuit challenging Trump administration tariffs
Updated 5 months ago
Colorado Gov Jared Polis signs bill targeting ‘hidden fees’ in rental agreements
Updated 6 months ago

Colorado bill to ban ‘swipe fees’ on tips and taxes passes committee, faces likely legal challenge
Updated 7 months ago
A bill prohibiting credit card networks from charging businesses for “swipe fees” on tips and taxes has drawn support — and criticism — from both...

Polis welcomes Canadian Consul General for first annual ‘Colorado Canada Friendship Day’
Updated 7 months ago
Gov. Jared Polis welcomed Canadian Consul General Sylvain Fabi to the Capitol in preparation for the first annual “Colorado Canada Friendship Day,” which will be...

Colorado tax returns online processing delayed, state blames system updates
Updated 8 months ago
Colorado’s processing of tax returns online is delayed. As of Feb. 19, the state’s online website says the links for filing individual, fiduciary and business income taxes...

Colorado bill aims to crack down on ‘price gouging,’ but critics question its vagueness
Updated 8 months ago
A bill that would authorize the Attorney General to investigate price spikes above 10% over a period — described by authors as “price gouging” — of essential...
Poll: Colorado voters oppose bill to eliminate second union election
Updated 9 months ago
Jared Polis, hundreds attend Colorado Politics annual gathering
Updated 1 year ago

Colorado faces budget deficit as lawmakers consider $2 billion more in spending
Updated 2 years ago
Colorado lawmakers this month began reviewing the state’s spending plan for the next fiscal year in the face of tight revenues and a budget deficit...

Colorado lawmakers reject bill to ban oil and gas drilling by 2030
Updated 2 years ago
A panel of Colorado lawmakers on Thursday night rejected legislation that sought to ban all new oil and gas drilling in Colorado by 2030. Senate...

Colorado House lawmakers grapple with 2024-25 state budget
Updated 2 years ago
Colorado House lawmakers on Thursday spent their day wrestling with the state’s 2024-25 budget, and there was plenty to fight about. Lawmakers have begun reviewing...

Colorado lawmakers adopt cuts, hard choices as state faces $170 million budget shortfall
Updated 2 years ago
Between March 15 and March 21, the six members of the Joint Budget Committee – the group of lawmakers in charge of drafting Colorado’s spending plan...
Colorado school meals program faces $50 million funding shortfall
Updated 2 years ago
Colorado lawmakers face tight pressures as they craft state’s spending plan
Updated 2 years ago
Polis, Colorado lawmakers unveil bills to address workforce shortages
Updated 2 years ago
Proposed bill would require Colorado companies to disclose hidden mandatory fees
Updated 2 years ago
Colorado bill exempting baby and toddler products from sales tax advances
Updated 2 years ago
Alcohol to-go one step closer to being permanent in Colorado
Updated 2 years ago
Economy grew 2.5% in 2023, holding strong despite high interest rates
Updated 2 years ago