If Colorado wants sustained, inclusive economic growth, it must treat youth employment not as an afterthought but as a cornerstone of its workforce strategy. As a Denver native, Daniels Scholar, and student of applied mathematics at Harvard, I find myself reflecting deeply on the hidden costs beneath these headline numbers. In June 2025, Colorado’s labor […]
Colorado Politics: Colorado legislators seek to stabilize health insurance premiums with federal tax credits going away
Colorado legislators are considering an infusion of cash into a program in an effort to keep health insurance premiums low amid recent changes to the tax code enacted by Congress, notably the end of tax credits offered on state-run and federal exchanges. … The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Kyle Brown, D-Louisville, told The Sum and Substance, […]
IAPP: Colorado AI Act faces potential changes in special legislative session
Gov. Jared Polis, D-Co., recently announced the Colorado General Assembly will open its special legislative session 21 Aug. with “addressing the fiscal and implementation impact” of the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act. The special session is seen as the last chance to hammer out disagreements over the landmark law before it takes effect 1 Feb. 2026. […]
Colorado Chamber Wins Three National Awards for Excellence
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is proud to share that we were awarded three top honors from the National Association of State Chambers conference this week. These awards recognize our commitment to excellence and advocacy. We were recognized for: Excellence in Organizational Development Excellence in Public Policy Excellence in Political Engagement These achievements reflect the dedication […]
Denver7: Colorado’s congressional delegation discusses impact of federal policies
All eight members of Colorado’s U.S. House delegation participated in a panel discussion Tuesday, focusing on how major federal legislation could shape Colorado’s future. A central topic was President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” one of the most consequential bills Congress has passed recently, which has sparked major debate among Colorado’s lawmakers. Read more here.
Colorado Politics: Colorado’s Congressional delegation talks bipartisanship, tariffs and health care at chamber luncheon
It’s the first time all eight members of Colorado’s delegation to the U.S. House have ever appeared in public in Colorado. The event: the Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s seventh biennial congressional delegation luncheon, in front of a packed audience of several hundred at the Denver Art Museum. Moderator Shaun Boyd of CBS4 led off with […]
Colorado Sun: Colorado’s U.S. House members spar over “big, beautiful bill” at business luncheon in Denver
All eight of the state’s U.S. House members shared a stage Tuesday at the Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s congressional luncheon in Denver, where they touted bipartisanship but remained divided over issues like health care and energy. The panel discussion spanned tariffs, the budget deficit, workforce challenges, the environment and energy policy, with much of it […]
CBS News Colorado: Colorado Chamber of Commerce hosts rare gathering with the state’s entire House congressional delegation
For perhaps the first time ever, all eight U.S. Representatives from Colorado — four Democrats and four Republicans — came together in Denver for a unique event hosted by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. The members sat side by side and talked about how they’re working hand in hand for Colorado to, among other things, […]
Sentinel Colorado: Colorado congressional reps spar over ‘big, beautiful bill’ at Denver forum
All eight of the state’s U.S. House members shared a stage Tuesday at the Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s congressional luncheon in Denver, where they touted bipartisanship but remained divided over issues like health care and energy. The panel discussion spanned tariffs, the budget deficit, workforce challenges, the environment and energy policy, with much of it […]