A pair of business-backed bills were the first actions signed into law following Colorado’s 2026 legislative session, as Gov. Jared Polis closes the curtains on his last session in office. The new laws make fundamental changes to the state’s AI regulation and government accountability and hint toward a set of priorities for Polis, who’s termed […]
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K99: Colorado is the Third Most Expensive State in the USA
So, we’re just going to come right out and say it: Colorado is an expensive state to live in. It’s not like that is a big secret, but it is kind of a hard fact to swallow. I have talked to numerous friends over the past couple of years, and they all say it’s hard […]
KOAA News 5: Pueblo County childcare study launches with $20K grant to gather community input
The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce has received $20,000 in grant funding to study childcare challenges across Pueblo County, gathering input from families, employers and community members to help shape solutions at the local and state level. The funding comes through the Child Care Access Alliance, a statewide partnership launched by the following: Colorado Chamber […]
KKCO 11 News: Cost of Living Rises in Colorado
Colorado ranks among the most expensive states to live in, and Grand Junction is working to address a growing housing shortage as demand continues to rise. … According to the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Scoreboard, Colorado ranks 47th for cost of living and 48th for housing affordability, making it one of the most expensive states […]
Fox 21: Colorado’s cost of living soars, ranks third highest in the US
The cost of living in Colorado is continuing to increase, with the state recently ranked as the third most expensive place to live in the country, according to the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. This rise is significantly driven by housing, as Colorado also ranks 48th nationally for housing affordability. The escalating costs are forcing those […]
Fox 31: Colorado Scorecard Shows Cost of Living is Soaring in Colorado
KOAA News 5: Recent Colorado Chamber Report Reveals Colorado is Third Most Expensive State to Live
Fox 21: Colorado Chamber Scorecard Reveals Colorado is Third Most Expense State to Live
9 News: Colorado Ranks as Third Most Expensive State to Live
Denver Gazette: Colorado Cost of Living: State is now 3rd most expensive in U.S., and residents feel the strain
Think of Colorado and what comes to mind? Majestic mountain views; skiing, sledding, rafting, hiking and more in the Great Outdoors; alpine forests and golden plains; ample sunshine, craft beer and breathtaking sunsets. Just to scratch the surface. But the cost of living and housing affordability in Colorado has drastically increased in recent years, gradually […]