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Regulatory burdens top concerns of Colorado business leaders: Poll
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The primary concern of business leaders in Colorado has shifted from a lack of workers to an excess of regulations, a new poll found. Of 156 business leaders from across the state, 48% identified regulations as their most important issue, according to the Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Business Leaders Survey released on Wednesday. Last…
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15 state legislators win inaugural Colorado Chamber MVP Award
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The Colorado Chamber of Commerce debuted a new accolade on Thursday, naming over a dozen state legislators as the “most valuable” of the year. The 2023 Colorado Chamber MVP Award recognizes 15 lawmakers for their working during the last legislative session. The chamber said the award honors those who led advocacy for the business community, worked…
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Colorado Chamber of Commerce assesses 2023 legislative session
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The Colorado Chamber of Commerce Monday released its review of the 2023 legislative session, and while they raised concerns about the deterioration of Colorado’s economic competitiveness, “the number of bills that made their way to Gov. Jared Polis’ desk that significantly bother business leaders were surprisingly few.” “We are seeing a direct correlation of the…
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Coalition of business, industry groups seek to stop ‘Fair Workweek’ bill
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A coalition of business and industry groups is rallying behind efforts to stop a proposal to require businesses to pay employees for showing up – even when they did not do any work because there’s not enough work that day. For workers, the situation could mean losing a day’s pay – and supporters say that puts an “an…
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Fact check: There really are two jobs for every unemployed person in Colorado
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There are, indeed, two jobs available for every unemployed individual in Colorado, as Gov. Jared Polis said in his State of the State address last week – but it’s unclear what level of quality and or what industry these jobs are most likely in. Polis said there are “two available jobs for every unemployed person” in…
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New Colorado Chamber of Commerce report identifies possible business roadblocks
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Colorado business leaders expressed concerns about Colorado’s regulatory landscape, increasing “wages and benefit affordability,” and high cost of living for employees due to housing affordability here. That’s according to a report released Thursday by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. The report, produced with Dietrich Partners, a Colorado-based business consulting firm, focused on the economic landscape…
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‘Do no harm,’ Colorado chamber tells legislators ahead of 2023 session
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Preventing “new mandates and regulatory burdens” sits atop the legislative priorities of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, which urged policymakers to “do no harm” when they convene for the new legislative session next month. The chamber said its agenda for next year – which outlines its short and long-term policy positions on labor and employment,…
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Colorado Chamber of Commerce backs ballot measures expanding alcohol laws
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The Colorado Chamber of Commerce threw its support behind three ballot initiatives on Wednesday, each seeking to expand the state’s alcohol laws. Propositions 126, 125 and 124 would, respectively, allow third-party delivery companies, such as UberEats, to deliver alcohol from restaurants, bars and liquor stores; allow grocery and convenience stores that sell beer to also…
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Colorado Chamber of Commerce backs Republican candidates for state legislature
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The Colorado Chamber of Commerce on Thursday released endorsements for the state House and Senate elections, choosing almost all Republican candidates. The chamber is backing 43 candidates in the 82 legislative races in the November general election. Of the endorsed candidates, 35 are Republicans and 8 are Democrats. The chamber said it chose its candidates…
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House judiciary panel tackles sweeping legislative response to fentanyl crisis
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Editor’s note: The House Judiciary Committee this afternoon heard testimony on a sweeping legislation aimed at confronting Colorado’s fentanyl crisis. This story has been updated multiple times. Here’s the latest. Herod can’t attend fentanyl hearing as Joint Budget Committee meets at the same time Rep. Leslie Herod, who was temporarily appointed to the House…
