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 […]
Colorado Politics: First of two bills in Jared Polis’ housing package wins committee approval
While the main event — a proposal to impose statewide controls over housing on municipalities — won’t be heard in committee until Thursday, the lesser-known of the two bills in Gov. Jared Polis’ proposed solution to the affordable housing crisis won a 9-2 approval from its first panel on Wednesday. The bill now heads to the […]
The Gazette: EDITORIAL: Rein in construction liability in Colorado
If Gov. Jared Polis really wants to create more affordable housing, he ought to set aside his misguided attempt to override local land-use regulations statewide — and instead demand fellow Democrats in the legislature simply reform construction liability laws. Exposure to runaway litigation over even minor flaws in home construction has chased a lot of […]
Women’s History Month Feature: Roberta Robinette
In honor of Women’s History Month and the Chamber’s Women’s Forum, the Colorado Chamber is recognizing women business leaders, executives, and job creators who are core to our local Colorado communities. Each of the women featured in the month of March were panelists for the Colorado Chamber’s Women’s Forum which happened on March 15. Today’s […]
Women’s History Month: Katie Kruger
In honor of Women’s History Month and the Chamber’s Women’s Forum, the Colorado Chamber is recognizing women business leaders, executives, and job creators who are core to our local Colorado communities. Each of the women featured in the month of March were panelists for the Colorado Chamber’s Women’s Forum which happened on March 15. Today’s […]
Women’s History Month Feature: Susie Lira-Gonzalez
In honor of Women’s History Month and Women’s Forum, the Colorado Chamber is recognizing women business leaders, executives, and job creators who are core to our local Colorado communities. Each of the women featured in the month of March were panelists for the Colorado Chamber’s Women’s Forum which happened on March 15. Today’s feature is […]
Women’s History Month Feature: Hanna Skandera
In honor of Women’s History Month and our upcoming Women’s Forum, the Colorado Chamber is recognizing women business leaders, executives, and job creators who are core to our local Colorado communities. Each of the women featured in the month of March are panelists for the Colorado Chamber’s Women’s Forum on March 15. Today’s feature is […]
Women’s History Month Feature: Maria Demaree
In honor of Women’s History Month and our upcoming Women’s Forum, the Colorado Chamber is recognizing women business leaders, executives, and job creators who are core to our local Colorado communities. Each of the women featured in the month of March are panelists for the Colorado Chamber’s Women’s Forum on March 15. Today’s feature is […]