Southern Colorado Business Forum & Digest: Business Advocates Set 2026 Legislative Priorities as Colorado Lawmakers Face Budget Shortfall
“We’re still not competitive with other states,” Furman says. “Cost of doing business, we’re No. 38 in the nation. Cost of living, we’re No. 47. We’re still No. 6 as being one of the most regulated states in the nation. Housing affordability, we’re No. 48. Our goal is to improve those numbers.”
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Chaffee County Times: Upper Arkansas Valley Civics Bee entry extended to February 17
Upper Arkansas Valley middle school students from public, private, charter, and home schools have until February 17, 2026, to submit short essays proposing a creative idea to improve their communities for the National Civics Bee.
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Heart of the Rockies Radio: Deadline Extended for National Civics Bee Entries
Middle school students in the Upper Arkansas Valley have more time to enter the National Civics Bee, as the application deadline has been extended to February 17.
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Denver Gazette: EDITORIAL: Another pointless mandate — another blow to Colorado business
As the American Petroleum Institute-Colorado’s Carly West told The Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s news service, ours is one of only two states to be recognized as an “A-lister” by a global ratings organization for the state’s data transparency in environmental reporting.
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