Swipe Fees
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Colorado Gov. Polis faces intense lobbying blitz from DC-based groups over credit card ‘swipe-fee’ bill
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Colorado’s long‑running fight over credit‑card swipe fees entered its final round Tuesday, when lawmakers sent a proposal to Gov. Jared Polis and rival industry coalitions immediately launched competing campaigns to sway his decision. The clash pits groups urging Polis to sign the bill — restaurants, hotels, breweries, liquor stores, small businesses, and big‑box retailers —…
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Fight over credit card ‘swipe fees’ attracts nearly 200 lobbyists in Colorado
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One of the most expensive fights of the 2026 session got a little closer to being over on Friday, when the Colorado Senate took a second final vote on the proposal to eliminate “swipe fees” on sales taxes. It’s not exactly a David and Goliath story. It’s more like Goliath versus Goliath. Also known as…
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Colorado bill prohibits credit card companies from charging ‘swipe fees’ on sales taxes
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Colorado senators on Wednesday voted to advance a proposal to eliminate credit card “swipe fees” on sales taxes. Proponents say the move would save businesses tens of thousands of dollars annually, while critics have countered those fees are needed to ensure a stable and secure environment for financial transactions. Also known as interchange fees, swipe…
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Colorado legislators eye changes to credit card ‘swipe fees’
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Colorado legislators are proposing to eliminate “swipe fees” on sales taxes, a move that proponents say would save businesses tens of thousands of dollars a year but which will likely revive counter-arguments that those fees help create a stable and environment for financial transactions. Also known as interchange fees, swipe fees refer to the 2%…