It’s finally happened. Buried in all the self-congratulatory reports about Colorado reaching the 6 million mark in population last year was news that should be keeping our political leaders up at night. … CSI has also argued that a sharp increase in legislative bills and regulations may be inhibiting economic growth and competitiveness. In 2024, […]
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Denver Gazette: EDITORIAL: Colorado must make way for data centers
Colorado has become a leading state for innovative technology companies to set up shop. The question is: Can — and will — we keep it up? That may depend on whether we’re hospitable to data centers, a critical element of the 21st century economy, especially in the age of AI. They are central to the […]
Pagosa Daily Post: Colorado Chamber Interviews Minority Leader Cleave Simpson
In a special bonus episode this week, Colorado Chamber of Commerce host Ed Sealover sits down with Colorado Senate Minority Leader Cleave Simpson to discuss the Republican Party’s plans for the session. Senator Simpson details the importance of a balance between energy costs and sustainability, differences between Colorado’s urban and rural districts and Colorado’s efforts […]
Denver 7: Colorado Chamber Bill Addresses Homeowners Insurance Affordability
Colorado Politics: Colorado lawmakers roll out bipartisan plan aimed at lowering home insurance risk
Homeowners’ insurance rates continue to rise, prompting a bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce a bill Wednesday aimed at reducing damage from hail and wildfire. The measure would encourage homeowners and homeowner associations to take additional mitigation steps and, in turn, could allow insurers to offer lower insurance rates once those steps are completed. … […]
Fox 31: Colorado Chamber of Commerce Announces New Bill Aimed at Lowering Homeowners Insurance
Daybreak: SB 49 from the Colorado Chamber Aims to Lower Homeowners Insurance Rates
Fox 21: New Bill from the Colorado Chamber Aimed at Lowering Homeowners Insurance Rates
Longmont Leader: Rep Evans’ FIRE Act Passes Committee to House Floor, Reverses Penalties Against States for Wildfire Smoke
The FIRE Act, sponsored by U.S. Congressman Gabe Evans, has passed the Energy and Finance Committee and will be going to the House floor. The act counters some of the regulations under the Clean Air Act that penalizes states like Colorado for having more emissions due to wildfires. Evans’ office referenced a study from the […]
Ark Valley Voice: One Week Remains Until Civics Bee Essay Submission Deadline for Colorado Middle School Students
Only one week is left until the essay submission deadline for the 2026 National Civics Bee. The deadline to submit an essay and participate in the Bee is Tuesday, February 3. The BV Chamber of Commerce puts on the local Civics Bee in collaboration with the League of Women Voters of Chaffee County (LWVCC). The […]