Gov. Jared Polis made good Friday on his threat to veto a pro-union bill backed by every legislative Democrat and the state’s labor organizations, a move that’s likely to deepen the governor’s rift with key parts of the party’s coalition and set up a 2026 ballot fight. Polis’ office announced his rejection of Senate Bill 5 […]
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DBJ: Polis sides with business interests in veto of controversial labor bill
Gov. Jared Polis has vetoed a union-friendly bill that received resounding support from state Democrats and harsh criticism from business interests. The bill, Senate Bill 25-005, was designed to make it easier for unions to gain the right to negotiate for union security — that is, an agreement between a union and an employer under […]
Denver Gazette: As promised, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis vetoes union bill
The most anticipated veto of this year’s legislative session took place on Friday, when Gov. Jared Polis rejected the proposal to eliminate a key requirement before labor organizations can negotiate imposing union dues on non-union members, arguing it failed to meet important thresholds that would maintain stability. … Loren Furman, president of the Colorado Chamber of […]
Colorado Newsline: These bills on labor issues passed the Colorado Legislature in 2025
Colorado’s 2025 legislative session exposed some sharp fault lines within the Democratic Party when it comes to labor issues. Though Democrats hold solid majorities in both the state Senate and the House of Representatives, measures backed by progressive lawmakers to protect workers from extreme heat and to prohibit the useof surveillance-based algorithms to set wages […]
DBJ: Colorado Chamber Foundation names new executive director
The Colorado Chamber Foundation will soon have a new executive director. The Denver-based nonprofit educational foundation announced Rachel Beck will fill the position effective June 1. Beck has over 20 years of experience in local and state public policy development and campaign management. Read more here.
Gazette: GUEST OPINION: Coloradans Deserve Better Than SB 25-005
In Colorado, we pride ourselves on being different, for good reason. Colorado has long thrived on a careful balance between opportunity and accountability, growth and fairness, innovation and stability. That balance has made our state a destination for employers and workers alike. We’re not beholden to the extremes of either coast, and we don’t let […]
Colorado Politics: Colorado workers urge Gov. Jared Polis to sign bill on choosing doctors for injuries sustained at work
Workers from around the state and members of a nonprofit organization focused on workers’ compensation reform are urging Gov. Jared Polis to sign a bill allowing individuals injured at work to choose the doctor to treat them for their injuries without restrictions. … The Colorado Chamber of Commerce opposed the bill because members didn’t feel […]
The Center Square: New Colorado law calls for studying single-payer health care
Colorado will soon be studying model legislation to potentially implement a single-payer health care system. Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday signed Senate Bill 25-045 into law, which directs the University of Colorado’s School of Public Health to produce a study on single-payer model legislation and report back to the legislature by the end of 2026. … The […]
Loveland Reporter Herald: Windsor to host National Civics Bee contest
The Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce will partner with the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host the regional competition for the National Civics Bee in Windsor on Wednesday, May 21. The event will take place at 5-7 p.m. at the Aims Community College Windsor Campus, 1130 Southgate Drive. Read […]
Colorado Politics: Labor groups, allies urge Gov. Jared Polis to sign union bill into law
Labor groups, along with allies in the Colorado legislature, gathered outside the Governor’s Mansion on Tuesday to press Gov. Jared Polis to sign a bill that would eliminate a key requirement before unions can negotiate over imposing fees on non-union members. … Loren Furman, President & CEO of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, called the […]