Only one week is left until the essay submission deadline for the 2026 National Civics Bee. The deadline to submit an essay and participate in the Bee is Tuesday, February 3. The BV Chamber of Commerce puts on the local Civics Bee in collaboration with the League of Women Voters of Chaffee County (LWVCC). The […]
Denver Post: Are stadium food and beer prices too high? Colorado lawmakers unveil bills targeting costs.
Colorado Democrats unveiled a trio of proposals Monday aimed at wrenching down rising prices that they blamed on corporate greed — and at forestalling newer attempts at varying pricing for different customers. The proposals include a measure that would require price transparency for what might be considered “captive consumers,” including at sporting events or airports. […]
Colorado Sun: Surveillance, captive-audience and wholesale pricing are in Colorado Democrats’ cost-of-living crosshairs
The end of the $10 stadium hot dog in Colorado may be near. Democrats in the Colorado legislature this year are trying to pass a package of bills that aim to rein in consumer prices by outlawing higher costs for so-called captive audiences, banning “surveillance pricing,” and prohibiting manufacturers from selling their goods to small […]
Affordability, Workforce Development and AI: A Conversation with Speaker Julie McCluskie
We spoke with Colorado Speaker of the House Julie McCluskie to discuss her party’s approach to the legislative session and the issues most relevant to employers. Speaker McCluskie outlines plans to address affordability, manage the risks of artificial intelligence discrimination, and strike a balance between protecting Coloradans and growing the state’s economy. She also discusses […]
Colorado Chamber takes positions on 7 New Tech, Legal Reform and Employment Bills
As bills affecting Colorado employers are introduced, the Colorado Chamber Labor and Employment Council, Tech Alliance, and Legal Reform Alliance hit the ground running this week, taking positions on 7 new bills introduced in the state legislature. The Labor and Employment Council was joined by representatives from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment including […]
What We’re Watching: House Bill 1005
With the 2026 state legislative session officially underway, the Colorado Chamber will begin our weekly “What We’re Watching” updates to highlight bills that are important for the business community to follow. This week, we’re focusing on House Bill 1005, a bill that is almost identical to Senate Bill 5 from the 2025 legislative session, which would […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Denver Gazette: No sale on BLM mineral lease highlights industry complaints of regulatory overload The Colorado Chamber of Commerce flagged regulatory risks. “Our regulatory climate is now one of the greatest risks to Colorado’s business climate and future growth, and we believe it is the primary reason we’ve been losing momentum in economic competitiveness,” the […]
Heart of the Rockies Radio: Middle School Students Invited to Compete in National Civics Bee
Middle school students across the Upper Arkansas Valley are encouraged to apply for the National Civics Bee, a nonpartisan competition designed to promote civic engagement and community involvement. The competition is open to students from public, private, charter, and home schools and is organized locally by the League of Women Voters and the Buena Vista […]
Ark Valley Voice: Deadline Approaching for Largest Colorado ‘Civics Bee’ Program
Two weeks remain before the essay submission deadline for the 2026 National Civics Bee. As this deadline approaches, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation is calling all middle schoolers to participate in the fourth annual civics competition. The deadline for submission is Tuesday, February 3. The 2026 program has expanded to include ten regional partners […]
Pagosa Daily Post: Deadline Approaching for Largest Colorado ‘Civics Bee’ Program
With two weeks remaining before the essay submission deadline, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation is calling all middle schoolers to participate in the fourth annual 2026 National Civics Bee. This year’s program has expanded to include ten regional partners across Colorado, marking the highest level of regional participation in the program’s history to date. New participating organizations […]