affordability
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Colorado Democrats introduce bills on pricing, data privacy
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Democratic lawmakers have introduced a trio of bills dealing with data privacy and the retail and wholesale prices of goods. Sponsors said the bills would help Colorado consumers and small businesses tackle affordability woes. They are among a slew of proposals that seek to add requirements on companies, even as business leaders have asked legislators…
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Direct primary care offers affordability, access as health care costs rise
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In the Air Force, Dr. Alex Schloe used to see 22 patients a day for a primary care appointment where he would spend five to 10 minutes with each person. “It can be frustrating for the patient and for the doc,” he said. Across many primary care clinics who rely on insurance for payment, the…
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Colorado’s cost of living soars, ranks third-most expensive in the U.S.
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Colorado is now the third most expensive state to live in, according to a new report by a business group. Released on Thursday, the Colorado Scorecard “presents a mixed outlook,” according to the state chamber’s president and CEO, Loren Furman. While Colorado saw improvements in many areas, including the cost of doing business, GDP and…
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Can you afford to live in Denver? | FISCAL ROCKIES
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Editor’s Note: Once among the nation’s fastest-growing economies, Colorado today confronts mounting challenges that threaten its momentum. This series reveals how a state once defined by prosperity is navigating economic cliffs and ridges. We explore the impact that increased regulations, tariffs, shifting tax policies, the high cost of living and widening urban–rural divides have on businesses,…
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Gov. Jared Polis releases ‘roadmap’ to cut auto insurance costs in Colorado
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Gov. Jared Polis and the Colorado Department of Insurance released a “roadmap” intended to reduce auto insurance premiums for Colorado drivers on Thursday. “In Colorado, we are focused on saving people money and making Colorado the best place to live, work, and play,” Polis said. “Auto insurance is too costly, confusing, and often a burden…
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Sen. Dylan Roberts announced as finalist in national policy contest
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State Sen. Dylan Roberts has been named a finalist in a national competition recognizing the work and achievements of state and local elected officials. Roberts, a Democrat from Frisco, is one of 20 finalists in the 2025 National Ideas Challenge hosted by NewDEAL Forum, a “selective center-left network of state and local elected leaders from…
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State fee reductions, child care funding to take effect Friday
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Several cost-saving bills signed into law are set to take effect on Friday, including multiple decreases in fees and $100 million in funding for child care. These bills are part of a series of legislation from lawmakers to fight the increasing unaffordability of living in Colorado. Gov. Jared Polis championed the legislation as providing quick relief…
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Q&A with Sen. Chris Holbert | Looking forward to life after the legislature and Florida
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Sen. Chris Holbert, who served four years in the House before jumping to the Senate, hits term limits this year and will end his legislative career at the conclusion of the 2022 session. He might still be around the state Capitol, as he’s considering a return to trade association management, which he worked in before…
