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CBS News: Gov. Jared Polis makes bleak observation about the state of housing in Colorado in his State of the State
Gov. Jared Polis says the state of our state is strong. That was his message during his yearly address but, while such speeches are usually rosy in nature, he also shared a jarring perspective on housing in Colorado. “In our state, there’s a sense of hopelessness and despair around housing, that’s on par in some […]
CSR: Minority Leader Paul Lundeen’s 2024 Opening Day Remarks
Below is the transcript of Colorado Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen’s (R-Monument) speech on the opening day of the Second Regular Session of the 74th General Assembly. “Ladies and gentlemen, fellow Coloradans, thank you for being here. Dear Colleagues, and I use those words with consideration, welcome back, it’s good to see you. … The […]
Denver 7: Colorado lawmakers to begin new legislative session Wednesday
When state lawmakers gavel back in for a new legislative session Wednesday, they’ll have a lot to tackle, from finding long-term solutions to rising property taxes to improving education, reducing healthcare costs and combating climate change. But several lawmakers believe housing will be the biggest issue. … “What we’re going to be looking at are […]
Denver 7: Upcoming 2024 Legislative Session
Colorado Politics: What’s Your Agenda?
Welcome to What’s Your Agenda?, Colorado Politics’ weekly publication of trade association priorities for the state’s 2024 legislative session. The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is a Denver-based private non-profit business association. Established in 1965, its mission is to improve the business climate for organizations of all sizes across the state. “Colorado is one of the […]
DBJ: Unfinished Business: Business leaders are waiting to see how lawmakers will work to tackle some of Colorado’s biggest problems
The 2024 Colorado General Assembly could be one dominated by unfinished business — continued conversations about issues that past sessions broached, or troubles that have plagued Coloradans with increasing urgency in recent years. And while discussions continue around familiar themes, one other item worth noting is one party — the Democrats — continues to control […]
Colorado Sun: The news behind the news in Colorado’s media world in 2023
The year 2023 served as a wake-up call for Colorado about the fragility of our state’s infrastructure when it comes to printing physical newspapers. … Ed Sealover, a longtime reporter who covered the legislature for the Denver Business Journal, turned in his press pass and joined the ranks of those he once covered as a […]
Durango Herald: Property tax task force ‘determined to create a bipartisan solution’
The first step of big change for Colorado happened last week: the start of a bipartisan look at property taxes, attempting to outline plans for financial sustainability. After the fall of Proposition HH last month, the governor called for a special session of the Legislature, stipulating that we re-evaluate property taxes for the upcoming year, […]
Ark Valley Voice: Civics Bee Essay Submission Deadline Extended to January 22
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce invites middle school students to share their ideas and display their civics skills by participating in the 2024 National Civics Bee competition. The original deadline for applicants to enter the competition was January 8, 2024. This has been extended to January 22. The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce features a […]