Axios Denver: Property tax relief battle in Colorado moves to the ballot The ink is barely dry on the much-hyped Democratic property tax relief package, but a campaign is underway to discredit the legislation and push forward with competing ballot measures. Read More… The Center Square: Colorado lawmakers conclude 2024 session, say they ‘delivered’ on […]
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In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
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. Read More… CBS News: Community […]
Statement from Colorado Chamber on Conclusion of 2024 Legislative Session
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today highlighted the victories for business achieved with the conclusion of the 2024 legislative session. The Chamber played a key role in the defeat of a series of “job killing” bills in front of the state legislature and was instrumental in […]
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 […]
Action Alert: Single-Payer Health Care Bill on Senate Floor
The single-payer health care bill, which could create billions in new taxes on Colorado businesses, is scheduled to be debated on the Senate Floor TODAY. It’s imperative that Senators hear from you as soon as possible in opposition to this legislation. HB 1075 would set the foundation for a government-run health care payment system that […]
Compromise Reached by Business and Medical Groups on Noneconomic Damage, Wrongful Death Caps
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), and Coloradans Protecting Patients Access (CPPA) today announced a legislative compromise that will lead to the withdrawal of several pending ballot initiatives that would have removed noneconomic damage and wrongful death caps […]
Action Alert: Tell Senate Appropriations to Oppose Single-Payer Health Care Bill
The single-payer health care bill, which could cost businesses billions in new employment taxes, has advanced to the Senate Appropriations Committee. The Colorado Chamber opposes this bill as it sets the foundation for a government-run health care payment system that will strain the industry and threaten jobs. The bill would create model legislation to implement […]
Register Now – Colorado Chamber’s Legislative Candidate Interviews
Join the Colorado Chamber’s unique candidate interview and endorsement process, a robust platform where Colorado’s politically active companies, trade associations, and local chambers of commerce unite. This influential network supports candidates who champion business-friendly policies and economic growth. Don’t miss your opportunity to have a voice in shaping a pro-business future for Colorado. Register today […]
What We’re Watching: SB 229
The 2024 legislative session is in the home stretch with just one week to go before the House and Senate gavel out. One critical development that emerged this week was the announcement of a grand compromise on many proposals impacting environmental regulation. The compromise struck between members of the energy industry, environmental community, and the […]