In a letter to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday afternoon, U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans raised concerns he says he’s hearing from small-business owners about the effects of the continued increase in state regulations.
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According to the letter, small businesses make up 99.5% of all Colorado firms and employ 48.6% of the state’s employees. Evans cited a 2025 survey conducted by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce that found that 65% of businesses with fewer than 100 employees listed regulations as one of their top three challenges.
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