Middle school students from public, private, charter, and home schools across the Upper Arkansas Valley are invited to apply for the National Civics Bee, a nonpartisan competition organized locally by the League of Women Voters and the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce. Students may enter the competition by submitting a four-paragraph essay that proposes a […]
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Ark Valley Voice: National Civics Bee Deadline Extended to February 17
More time is now available for middle school students hoping to participate in The National Civics Bee. The essay deadline has been extended by two weeks. The widespread impact of winter storms, including school closures, postal service delays, and power and internet outages across the nation, prompted the extension. The original due date was Tuesday, […]
Colorado Politics: More people are now leaving Colorado than moving here from other states
It’s finally happened. Buried in all the self-congratulatory reports about Colorado reaching the 6 million mark in population last year was news that should be keeping our political leaders up at night. … CSI has also argued that a sharp increase in legislative bills and regulations may be inhibiting economic growth and competitiveness. In 2024, […]
Denver Gazette: EDITORIAL: Colorado must make way for data centers
Colorado has become a leading state for innovative technology companies to set up shop. The question is: Can — and will — we keep it up? That may depend on whether we’re hospitable to data centers, a critical element of the 21st century economy, especially in the age of AI. They are central to the […]
Pagosa Daily Post: Colorado Chamber Interviews Minority Leader Cleave Simpson
In a special bonus episode this week, Colorado Chamber of Commerce host Ed Sealover sits down with Colorado Senate Minority Leader Cleave Simpson to discuss the Republican Party’s plans for the session. Senator Simpson details the importance of a balance between energy costs and sustainability, differences between Colorado’s urban and rural districts and Colorado’s efforts […]
Denver 7: Colorado Chamber Bill Addresses Homeowners Insurance Affordability
Colorado Politics: Colorado lawmakers roll out bipartisan plan aimed at lowering home insurance risk
Homeowners’ insurance rates continue to rise, prompting a bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce a bill Wednesday aimed at reducing damage from hail and wildfire. The measure would encourage homeowners and homeowner associations to take additional mitigation steps and, in turn, could allow insurers to offer lower insurance rates once those steps are completed. … […]