The Colorado legislature passed a politically charged pro-union bill Friday, setting up a possible veto by Gov. Jared Polis after he rejected the same measure last year. House Bill 26-1005, named the Worker Protection Act by supporters, is a top priority for legislative Democrats and the state’s labor unions, while Republicans and business groups, including […]
ACTION ALERT: Help Get HB 1421 Across the Finish Line
One of the Colorado Chamber’s priority bills for the 2026 session has successfully passed the House and is now moving to the Senate floor. With your help, we can keep this momentum going! House Bill 1421 protects the integrity of Colorado’s legal system by addressing the growing influence of private equity firms in legal services. […]
Carbondale-area Middle School Students Compete in National Civics Bee Competition
For media inquiries, please contact Teresa Busk at [email protected]. CARBONDALE, Colorado – Middle school students from Carbondale-area schools competed in the 2026 National Civics Bee® regional competition on April 30. The event was hosted by the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce and Youthentity in partnership with the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Daniels Fund and the Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Students […]
House Bill 1421 Advances Out of First Committee, Passes Second Reading in the House
For media inquiries, please contact Teresa Busk at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today applauded the passage of House Bill 1421 on second reading in the House this morning, following its approval by the House Judiciary Committee yesterday. The bipartisan legislation is one of the Chamber’s priority bills for the 2026 legislative […]
ACTION ALERT: Tell Legislators to Protect the Integrity of Colorado’s Legal System
One of the Colorado Chamber’s priority bills for the 2026 session passed second reading this morning and is now headed to the House floor for third reading, and legislators need to hear from the business community. House Bill 1421 protects the integrity of Colorado’s legal system by addressing the growing influence of private equity firms […]
Ark Valley Voice: Ark Valley Civics Bee Competition to Send Three Local Students to State
Some 25 middle school students from both Chaffee and Lake bested their peers to advance to state:County schools competed in the 2026 National Civics Bee® regional competition on April 26, at the American Legion hall in Buena Vista. Three, public school students bested their peers to advance to state competition. The event was hosted by the League of […]
Colorado Chamber Statement on Passage of Priority Regulatory and Rule Reform Bill
For media inquiries, please contact Teresa Busk at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released the following statement from President and CEO Loren Furman following the passage of Senate Bill 137 in the state legislature: “The passage of Senate Bill 137 is an important step toward a more transparent and accountable regulatory […]
ACTION ALERT: Tell Your Senator SB 178 Will Raise Your Health Insurance Costs
A bill that would increase health insurance costs for employers and their employees is headed to the Senate floor. Senate Bill 178 would fund the Health Insurance Affordability Enterprise through a $40 million assessment on health insurance carriers. In practice, this would mean higher costs for employers who provide coverage and for the employees who […]
Denver Gazette: After surprise purchase, Colorado’s RE/MAX brand and HQ may move to Florida
One of Colorado’s most prominent companies — and among the world’s most recognizable real estate brands — may be making a headquarters move to Florida as part of an $880 million transaction announced Monday by tech-based real estate firm Real Brokerage. … Then last month, the Colorado Chamber Foundation issued a report showing the state […]
Washington Times: Arizona model allowing non-lawyers to own law firms shakes legal profession
A pioneering Arizona initiative allowing non-lawyers to own law firms has rocked the legal profession, raising questions about whether the change is expanding low-cost services for locals or jeopardizing the profession by prioritizing profits over justice. … Bills to forestall ABS firms are advancing in Colorado and Illinois. The Colorado bill, which has bipartisan support, […]