DBJ: Legislative preview 2026: These bills could have big repercussions for Colorado’s businesses
The Colorado Chamber will also advocate against legislation its leaders feel overreaches and harms their ability to conduct business in the state, said Meghan Dollar, senior vice president of governmental affairs and political operations.
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Post Independent: Colorado Democrats revive legislation to change decades-old union law
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce said in a statement on Thursday that it has “not been included in any discussions to collaborate or work through concerns we had from last year’s bill.”
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Denver Post: Democratic lawmakers will resurrect vetoed labor bill with an eye toward Colorado’s next governor
The second-election provision was written into state law in the 1940s and is unique in the United States. Business groups — such as the Colorado Chamber of Commerce — have defended it as a negotiated settlement with unions. The second election, they argued last year, provides workers another opportunity to decide whether to discuss collecting dues.
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KUNC: Colorado Democrats, labor unions revive push to ease unionization rules
“The Colorado Chamber’s priority is to preserve the balance in Colorado labor laws that keeps us competitive, respects employee autonomy, and attracts top businesses to the state,” Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Loren Furman said in a statement. “The Chamber has not been included in any discussions to collaborate or work through concerns we had from last year’s bill. We will oppose any legislation that runs counter to our priorities and threatens our business climate.”
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DBJ: Labor groups to try again to change the Colorado Labor Peace Act’s second election
Meghan Dollar, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s senior vice president of governmental affairs and political operations, told the DBJ in December that the Chamber is always willing to have conversations. But the group strongly opposes getting rid of the second election.
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Colorado Sun: Colorado Democrats, labor movement revive push to ease unionization rules. Jared Polis is promising another veto.
“The Colorado Chamber’s priority is to preserve the balance in Colorado labor laws that keeps us competitive, respects employee autonomy, and attracts top businesses to the state,” Colorado Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Loren Furman said in a written statement. “The chamber has not been included in any discussions to collaborate or work through concerns we had from last year’s bill. We will oppose any legislation that runs counter to our priorities and threatens our business climate.”
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Canon City Daily Record: Colorado General Assembly session set to open Wednesday
“We know that this growing regulatory burden continues to hold us back, limiting our growth and ability to attract businesses to the state,” Colorado Chamber of Commerce CEO Loren Furman writes in an introduction to the organization’s legislative platform.
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Denver Post: How state policy is quietly crushing Colorado’s small businesses (Opinion)
At the same time, Colorado continues to rank among the most heavily regulated states in the nation. According to a study by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, our state ranks sixth overall for regulatory burden, driven largely by environmental and labor mandates.
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Law Week Colorado: Legislative Look Ahead: Budget strain sets tone for 2026 session
Housing and insurance affordability are at the forefront of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Legislative Agenda. “Colorado ranks among the most expensive states in the nation for homeowners’ insurance, which, combined with other cost-of-living pressures, places significant strain on the state’s economy and workforce,” said Meghan Dollar, the chamber’s senior vice president of government affairs.
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Heart of the Rockies Radio: Deadline Approaching for Middle School Students to Share Ideas, Showcase Civic Knowledge, and Compete for Prizes and Recognition
Upper Arkansas Valley middle school students from public, private, charter, and home schools have until February 3, 2026 to submit short essays proposing a creative idea to improve their communities for the National Civics Bee.
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Rocky Mountain Voice: How Colorado laws are really made: What Rep. Matt Soper says voters rarely see
As the session gets underway, more legislative coverage is moving in real time, including from The Sum & Substance, a Colorado Chamber of Commerce–published news site that focuses on policy and regularly interviews lawmakers on its weekly podcast.
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Denver Gazette: Colorado lawmakers grapple with how to help economy amid budget constraints
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce found the state was the “sixth most regulated in the nation,” according to a report from 2024.
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