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Aspen Times: Wage theft crackdown bill is now law, but debate over how it may affect smaller employers is ongoing

One of the bills to emerge from Colorado’s eventful legislative session was House Bill 25-1001, which strengthened worker protections against wage theft and enforced overtime laws. While several groups support the bill’s goal, others are concerned about the impact of stricter penalties on small businesses. … The Colorado Chamber of Commerce, which had originally shown […]

Westword: What Does the Passage of HB25-1208 Mean for Restaurant Workers?

HB25-1208 is finally law. After months of heated debate and multiple rounds of legislative revisions, Colorado’s controversial tipped wages bill was signed last week by Governor Jared Polis — but big questions remain about how cities like Denver and Boulder will respond. … As a last-minute compromise to get the bill past the House Finance […]

Gazette: GUEST COLUMN: What I learned at the Colorado Civics Bee

A healthy democracy depends on informed, active citizens who understand they have the power and the responsibility to make their voices heard, whether at the Colorado Capitol or on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. That’s why the National Civics Bee is so vital: it inspires, equips and empowers the next generation of engaged Americans. I […]

Axios Denver: 16th Street’s reopening offers hope for downtown’s future

The heart of downtown Denver is beating again — even if only temporarily — after the pandemic brought it to a standstill. The latest: A rebranded 16th Street reopened over the weekend with more than 70 vendors, bold new art installations, a World Cup climbing competition — and, most critically, crowds. … What they’re saying: […]