In Colorado, we pride ourselves on being different, for good reason. Colorado has long thrived on a careful balance between opportunity and accountability, growth and fairness, innovation and stability. That balance has made our state a destination for employers and workers alike. We’re not beholden to the extremes of either coast, and we don’t let […]
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Colorado Politics: Colorado workers urge Gov. Jared Polis to sign bill on choosing doctors for injuries sustained at work
Workers from around the state and members of a nonprofit organization focused on workers’ compensation reform are urging Gov. Jared Polis to sign a bill allowing individuals injured at work to choose the doctor to treat them for their injuries without restrictions. … The Colorado Chamber of Commerce opposed the bill because members didn’t feel […]
The Center Square: New Colorado law calls for studying single-payer health care
Colorado will soon be studying model legislation to potentially implement a single-payer health care system. Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday signed Senate Bill 25-045 into law, which directs the University of Colorado’s School of Public Health to produce a study on single-payer model legislation and report back to the legislature by the end of 2026. … The […]
Loveland Reporter Herald: Windsor to host National Civics Bee contest
The Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce will partner with the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host the regional competition for the National Civics Bee in Windsor on Wednesday, May 21. The event will take place at 5-7 p.m. at the Aims Community College Windsor Campus, 1130 Southgate Drive. Read […]
Colorado Politics: Labor groups, allies urge Gov. Jared Polis to sign union bill into law
Labor groups, along with allies in the Colorado legislature, gathered outside the Governor’s Mansion on Tuesday to press Gov. Jared Polis to sign a bill that would eliminate a key requirement before unions can negotiate over imposing fees on non-union members. … Loren Furman, President & CEO of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, called the […]
Greeley Tribune: Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce to host regional civics competition for middle schoolers
The Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce will host a regional competition for the National Civics Bee. Local middle school students will compete from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 at Aims Community College, 130 Southgate Drive, Windsor. Competitors will test their civics knowledge in a live quiz event and by answering questions from judges, according to […]
KDRO: Three local students advance to 2025 Colorado Civics Bee competition
Congratulations to Camilla B. of Saint Gabriel Classical Academy, Izabella S. of Manitou Springs Middle School, and Sophia M. of Lewis Palmer Middle School for making it to the 2025 State-Level National Civics Bee Competition! These are three out of fifteen students selected thus far from around the state as finalists. According to the Colorado […]
The Mountain Ear: Peak Report: Colorado’s legislative session ends with fireworks
The Colorado General Assembly 2025 Regular Session originally convened on January 8, 2025. It ended on Wednesday, May 7. As the session came to a close, several of the House and Senate bills voted on over the last week reflect the state’s position on major national issues, including labor unions, protections for undocumented immigrants, and […]
DBJ: Gov. Polis confirms pledge to veto Worker Protection Act after failed compromise attempts
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis reiterated today that he is likely to veto union-friendly labor legislation that business advocates have opposed since its inception. The announcement comes after House Democrats voted Tuesday to send Senate Bill 5 to the governor’s desk despite failing to reach a compromise with the business community. … The business coalition included […]
Axios: Colorado governor aligns with Big Tech
Gov. Jared Polis rose to prominence and made his millions as a tech entrepreneur, so it’s no surprise to lawmakers that he repeatedly sided with the industry this legislative session. Why it matters: The governor used his veto pen and political influence to kill a series of bills that received wide support in the Legislature […]