Colorado Politics: Senate, House leaders propose bill to cut outdated Colorado regulations and expand agency oversight The Colorado Chamber of Commerce, an organization representing businesses throughout the state, said the bill is its top priority this legislative session. A recent Chamber report found that Colorado remains the sixth-most regulated state in the country, experiencing 2.4% […]
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Colorado Chamber Policy Councils Convene to Take Positions on Tax and Employment Legislation
As key business bills move through the legislature, the Colorado Chamber’s Labor & Employment Council and Tax Council convened to take positions on introduced bills and discuss policy updates. On Friday, the Tax Council took positions on a set of bills making significant changes to Colorado’s tax code and heard updates on proposed tax credit […]
Colorado Chamber Unveils Priority Regulatory and Rule Review Bill
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected] or Teresa Busk at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced bipartisan legislation that creates more robust standards and criteria for how state agencies review existing regulations. Senate Bill 137, introduced today, is sponsored by leadership from both parties in the House and Senate, […]
Faces Behind the Chamber: Steve Jorgensen
The Colorado Chamber is recognizing members of our staff to highlight the hard work they do to be a unifying voice for business and champion a healthy economic climate to secure Colorado’s future. As senior director of partnerships for the Colorado Chamber Foundation, Steve Jorgensen focuses on building partnerships that support the Foundation’s Vision 2033 initiative, a […]
Colorado Chamber Announces Departure and Transition of Longtime Senior Leader
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected] or Teresa Busk at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce announced that after 23 years of leadership serving the organization, Dave Tabor will conclude his tenure as executive vice president of business partnerships, initiating a planned succession and transition process to fill his role. […]
Women’s History Month Feature: Jandel Allen-Davis
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 are panelists for the Colorado Chamber’s Women’s Forum happening on March 26. Today’s feature […]
What We’re Watching: Senate Bill 41
UPDATE: Senate Bill 41 died in committee early Thursday evening on a 6-3 vote. A bill that the Colorado Chamber has added to its Wallet Watchdog bill list for the 2026 legislative session is scheduled to be heard in the Senate Health & Human Services Committee today. Senate Bill 41 would make significant changes to how health care mergers and […]
Colorado Chamber Statement on HB 1317 Streamlining Workforce Programs
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected] or Teresa Busk at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released the following statement on House Bill 1317, introduced today, which would create a unified system of postsecondary talent development and a transition plan to restructure workforce development programs in state government: “If […]
Wallet Watchdog Update: Misguided Pricing Restrictions Bill Dies in Committee
After strong opposition from Colorado Chamber members and the business community, House Bill 1012 was successfully defeated this week in the House Judiciary Committee on a vote of 7-4. The bill would have imposed vague and subjective pricing restrictions in settings like sports arenas and music events, forcing businesses to shift costs elsewhere and driving […]
Colorado Chamber Announces “Job Killers” and “Wallet Watchdog” Bill Lists
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected] or Teresa Busk at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced its “Job Killers” and “Wallet Watchdog” bill lists, identifying eight initial bills on its opposition agenda for the 2026 session. Together, these proposals threaten the state’s business climate, economic opportunity and future […]