With three days left in the 2024 session and under the threat of at least one ballot measure, Gov. Jared Polis, lawmakers, nonprofits and business leaders announced a deal on property tax legislation that would reduce the assessment rates for commercial property and valuations for homeowners. In its first year, the deal is expected to […]
11 News: Colorado governor and lawmakers make ‘major announcement’ about cutting property taxes
Your property tax bill is one of the last things that lawmakers are focusing on, before they adjourn for the year. A massive 24-page property tax bill, aimed at saving homeowners across Colorado billions of dollars was introduced Monday. Governor Jared Polis and lawmakers said this proposal crosses party lines and could save homeowners an […]
9 News: Compromise reached for Colorado property tax relief
With at least three days left in the 2024 session for a bill to make it from start to finish, Gov. Jared Polis, lawmakers, and business group heads announced a deal on property tax legislation Monday. The prime sponsors of Senate Bill 233 are Reps. Chris deGruy Kennedy, D-Lakewood and Lisa Frizell, R-Castle Rock, and […]
Washington Examiner: Last-minute bipartisan bill in Senate would reduce Colorado property taxes
A bill to lower property taxes was introduced with bipartisan sponsorship in the Colorado Senate and supported by a wide range of organizations with two days left in the 2024 session. If passed by the General Assembly and signed into law, Colorado homeowners wouldn’t see an increase in their property taxes for 2024, according to a […]
Defeat of Job Killers is a Victory for Colorado Business Community
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today celebrated the defeat of HB 1330 and HB 1339, two bills on the organization’s “Job Killers” list announced earlier this session. The bills remained on the calendar in the House Appropriations Committee beyond the May 6 deadline to be heard, […]
Colorado Chamber Supports Property Tax Package and Other Measures to Improve Cost of Living for Coloradans
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today applauded a series of bills that would improve Colorado’s cost of living, including a comprehensive property tax proposal that emerged from a special task force. Chamber President and CEO Loren Furman served as a commissioner on the task force representing […]
Fox 31: Why fewer vacancies is a good and bad sign for jobs in Colorado
Promising news from a new jobs report released by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce: according to the report, more jobs are being filled now compared to the last two years. Colorado ranks 14th for job vacancies in the country, down from 8th where the Centennial State previously ranked. “It’s still a pretty competitive market for […]
CBS News: Community members and advocacy organizations show support of environmental bills as legislative session nears its end
Many communities of color are advocating for cleaner air, water, and land in their communities. Their push for environmental justice could soon see significant progress. According to research released earlier this year in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, Denver’s communities of color breathe dirtier air than white residents. … President and CEO of Colorado […]
DBJ: Governor, business groups, trial lawyers reach compromise to avoid ballot war over lawsuit damages
With four days left in the legislative session, business groups, the governor’s office, legislative leaders and trial lawyers announced a compromise avoiding a ballot box battle over altering or removing noneconomic damage caps in lawsuits. The groups introduced a bill Sunday to increase noneconomic damages in civil lawsuits and have agreed to withdraw dueling ballot […]