A new study by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce has found that the state is the sixth-most regulated in the country, with 45% of its regulations deemed “excessive or duplicative.” “Colorado’s regulations are consistently the top concern in every business survey we’ve conducted in recent years,” said Chamber President and CEO Loren Furman. “If we don’t get […]
New Study Reveals Colorado as Sixth Most Regulated State; Colorado Chamber Calls for Reform
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released the findings of comprehensive study on the state’s regulatory climate and impact on the economy. Announced at a joint briefing with legislators and media, the report reveals that Colorado is the sixth most regulated state in the […]
CBS Colorado: Colorado Chamber Response to Changing Labor Law
Denver 7: Colorado workers rally at state capitol, calling for labor law changes
Hundreds of workers and union activists gathered at the Colorado state capitol on Tuesday to call for changes to the state’s labor laws, which they call outdated and unfair. Colorado Worker Rights United, a new coalition of workers and labor activists, joined a group of progressive state lawmakers who plan to introduce the Worker Protection […]
Colorado Politics: Business groups warn against changes to Colorado’s union law
A major fight is brewing at the state Capitol, where unions plan to push for legislation they said would give workers “more freedom to negotiate for workplace safety and better pay” but which business groups warned would upend a system that is pivotal attracting companies and keeping Colorado economically competitive. … Companies considering operating business […]
Denver Post: Colorado Democrats plan bill to remove state’s unique barrier to union organizing
Flanked by dozens of union members, a group of Colorado Democrats unveiled legislation Tuesday to remove a unique barrier to union organizing in the state. The proposal, which will not be introduced until the legislative session starts in early January, would repeal an 81-year-old requirement that unions in Colorado pass a second election to require […]
Colorado Business Community Responds to Proposed Labor Law Changes
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – Colorado business leaders today responded to proposed changes to the state’s labor laws announced at a press conference held by Colorado Workers Rights United. The changes would remove key sections of the Labor Peace Act, which regulates collective bargaining agreements between employers and their […]
KOAA: 165,000 regulations: Colorado Chamber calls for regulatory reform as business rankings decline
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is calling for regulatory reform as their latest Colorado Scorecard showed the state declining in several key business metrics. Loren Furman, the president and CEO of the Colorado Chamber, said they hired a group of economists from outside the state to examine the data. Read more here.
DBJ: Rankings show Colorado’s business climate is worsening, chamber says
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is pointing squarely at state policymakers for drops in Colorado’s business rankings this year. The business organization released the results of its Colorado Scorecard, a rankings tracker that compares the state’s business climate to others across the nation. Launched last year, the scorecard shows several rankings trending downward, which chamber […]