The undersigned organizations, who together represent businesses that provide goods and services to virtually every American in every corner of the country, submit these comments regarding the proposed Noncompete Rule. We strongly oppose the proposal because noncompetes serve vital business and employee interests and because the FTC lacks legal authority to issue the proposed rule. […]
DBJ: Colorado oil companies, industry gear up to fight proposed ozone legislation
Colorado’s oil industry is gearing up for its biggest legislative fight in years due to a bill in the state Legislature that proposes sweeping changes to tighten state regulation of ozone-causing air pollution. The bill, introduced Friday, April 14, and sponsored by 30 Democrats, would subject new oil wells and natural gas wells to greater […]
Ark Valley Voice: Public to Cheer on National Civics Bee Finals in Buena Vista
Excitement is building as the Top 20 applicants in the First Annual Buena Vista/National Civics Bee head to the Ivy Ballroom at the Surf Hotel for an evening of competition narrowing the field to three local finalists who will go on to state competition in Denver in-mid-May. “It’s so awesome seeing what is important to […]
The Sentinel: Economic news is a mixed bag
Grand Junction got some good economic news in a quarterly jobs report by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce and technology firm Aspen Technology Labs (ATL), but our average wages are still lagging. The city has seen a 7% reduction in job postings since Jan. 1 — leading all major cities in Colorado, according to reporting […]
Bloomberg: Cigna Is Giving Customers a Clearer View on Drug Pricing After Scrutiny
Cigna Group is offering clients a clearer view of how much they pay for drugs through its prescription plans, as the industry responds to rising Washington scrutiny and competition from smaller rivals touting greater transparency. The insurance giant’s pharmacy-benefit management unit will market a “fully transparent” option charging a flat monthly fee for each member, […]
The Sentinel: GJ, Colorado Chambers of Commerce meet to discuss business landscape
Grand Junction has seen a 7% reduction in job postings since Jan. 1 — leading all major cities in Colorado. That’s according to a quarterly jobs report by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce and technology firm Aspen Technology Labs (ATL), which compiled job and salary data from around the state to paint a picture of […]
Chamber Member Encore Electric Recognized Among America’s Safest Contractors
Encore Electric proudly celebrates being recognized as a 2022 Construction Safety Excellence Award (CSEA) first place winner! The Willis Towers Watson Associated General Contractors (AGC) Construction Safety Excellence Awards are an opportunity for AGC members from across the country to gather to share successes and challenges while demonstrating their dedication to safety. CSEA award […]
DBJ: Colorado House begins debate on eliminating local housing growth caps
Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill that would eliminate caps placed on housing growth at the local level. House Bill 23-1255 would override local ordinances to restrict growth through, for example, limiting the number of building permits. Supporters applaud the bill’s sponsors Democrat representatives William Lindstedt, Ruby Dickson and Julie Gonzales for addressing what several […]
Colorado Politics: Bill advances to lower threshold for workplace harassment in Colorado
When a cook at Marie Evenson’s job repeatedly grabbed her around the waist, she reported him to a manager. One week later, she was fired for not “fitting in” to the workplace environment. … Nearly three dozen organizations registered against the bill, including the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, Colorado Municipal League, Colorado Retail Council, Economic Development Council […]
KCP: Harassment bill clears Colorado Senate committee hurdle
A bill that would update the definition of workplace harassment was approved Wednesday night by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Senate Bill 23-172, titled the Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights Act, would remove the “severe or pervasive” standard used to establish harassment. Part of the new definition also includes: “whether the conduct would be offensive to […]