Gazette: GUEST OPINION: Colorado’s case for continued university research
In Colorado, we’re fond of thinking of ourselves as pragmatists. We’re the type of folks that know how to put aside differences in favor of solving problems. We’re the sort who believe strong communities and a healthy economy make a better quality of life for each one of us.
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Colorado Politics: Chamber of Commerce and Fiscal Institute clash over regulation policies as Colorado slips in national rankings
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce and the Colorado Fiscal Institute remain at odds over the role of state regulations. Lawmakers clash over proposed measures that benefit or create new business burdens each year.
The Chamber argues that regulations have increased significantly over the past decade, driving some companies to leave the state. In contrast, the Fiscal Institute maintains that rules are essential to protect workers and consumers from harmful practices.
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Colorado Politics: As promised, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis vetoes union bill
The most anticipated veto of this year’s legislative session took place on Friday, when Gov. Jared Polis rejected the proposal to eliminate a key requirement before labor organizations can negotiate imposing union dues on non-union members, arguing it failed to meet important thresholds that would maintain stability.
The Center Square: Colorado unions, business groups react to Gov. Polis’ veto of labor bill
Colorado unions and business groups responded to Gov. Jared Polis’ recent veto of a collective bargaining bill that Democrats passed before the legislative session ended.
Denver Post: Gov. Jared Polis vetoes pro-union bill backed by Democratic lawmakers, repeating his hope for compromise
Gov. Jared Polis made good Friday on his threat to veto a pro-union bill backed by every legislative Democrat and the state’s labor organizations, a move that’s likely to deepen the governor’s rift with key parts of the party’s coalition and set up a 2026 ballot fight.
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DBJ: Polis sides with business interests in veto of controversial labor bill
Gov. Jared Polis has vetoed a union-friendly bill that received resounding support from state Democrats and harsh criticism from business interests.
The bill, Senate Bill 25-005, was designed to make it easier for unions to gain the right to negotiate for union security — that is, an agreement between a union and an employer under which all employees are required to pay a fee to the union as a condition of their employment.
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Denver Gazette: As promised, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis vetoes union bill
Loren Furman, president of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, applauded the governor for his veto.
“Today’s veto is a recognition of the good faith effort and concessions we were willing to make to strike a compromise,” she said in a statement Friday. “We applaud the governor for standing with employees across Colorado who deserve a say in how they spend their hard-earned paychecks. Jobs and livelihoods should not be put at risk because a worker chooses not to support union officials who they do not feel represent them or may use their dues to support political causes they disagree with.”
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Colorado Newsline: These bills on labor issues passed the Colorado Legislature in 2025
Democratic majorities in the Legislature approved SB-5, dubbed the Worker Protection Act. But Polis said earlier this year that he would only sign the bill if it met the approval of business groups like the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. When talks between the two sides stalled, lawmakers passed SB-5 anyway.
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DBJ: Colorado Chamber Foundation names new executive director
The Colorado Chamber Foundation will soon have a new executive director.
The Denver-based nonprofit educational foundation announced Rachel Beck will fill the position effective June 1. Beck has over 20 years of experience in local and state public policy development and campaign management.
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Gazette: GUEST OPINION: Coloradans Deserve Better Than SB 25-005
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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