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Complete Colorado: Colorado regulatory burden, affordability drives business exodus

Colorado’s deteriorating business climate takes center stage in a recent episode of Independence Institute’s* public affairs tv show Devil’s Advocate, as host Jon Caldara and Colorado Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Loren Furman look at companies fleeing the state, and what policymakers could do to reverse the trend. … Furman points to burdensome employment mandates, […]

KGNU: Colorado is first in education, but 45th in fiscal stability

U.S. News recently published its annual ranking of the best US states – and Colorado fell from number 11 to number 17. The state ranked first in education and tenth in healthcare, but 39th in opportunity and 45th in fiscal stability. … Liz Lane, host of It’s The Economy, sat down for a conversation via […]

Denver Gazette: Colorado economy sees mixed signals halfway through 2026

Colorado’s economy faces a mix of headwinds and tail winds through the first half the year. Inflation is up again. Job growth is slowing. And geopolitical turmoil has spilled over its effects and high oil prices into the local economy. … Colorado is the third-most expensive state in the country to live in as of […]

KGNU It’s the Economy: Colorado’s Business Rankings

Hear from Loren Furman, president and CEO of the Colorado Chamber, and Rachel Beck, executive director of the Colorado Chamber Foundation as they discuss Colorado’s business rankings. The interview begins at the 32-minute mark: listen here.  

Denver Post: Colorado lawmakers said no to private equity for law firms — but most attempts to rein it in have faltered

Colorado lawmakers this year drew a hard line barring private equity investment in law firms. They also built new regulations for autism treatment providers — which are increasingly owned by private equity investors — to fight the profit-driven lower standards characterized by that financial sector. … The bill won the backing of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association and the Colorado […]

Steamboat Pilot: Colorado’s top middle schoolers head to compete in the National Civics Bee State Finals

Last Friday, two Steamboat Springs Middle School students attended the Colorado Civics Bee statewide competition. … The quiz rounds consist of multiple choice style questions where competitors are asked difficult questions ranging from obscure Supreme Court cases to George Washington facts. In the final public speaking round, competitors must summarize the problem and solution presented […]