After Jacqueline Pitts graduated from college, she landed her dream job at a politics-focused TV news show, reporting for the airwaves and the accompanying website. A few years later, she got a phone call asking if she would bring her talents to the Kentucky Chamber. “We were the first state chamber to start our own […]
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Colorado Politics: Colorado Senate GOP wants special session, shades of 2012 in 2024
The 2023 Colorado Chamber MVP Award recognizes 15 lawmakers for their working during the last legislative session. The chamber said the award honors those who led advocacy for the business community, worked with the chamber on economic policies and voted for business interests. “The outcome of this legislative session required a great deal of work and […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Colorado Politics: Colorado Chamber of Commerce assesses 2023 legislative session The Colorado Chamber of Commerce Monday released its review of the 2023 legislative session, and while they raised concerns about the deterioration of Colorado’s economic competitiveness, “the number of bills that made their way to Gov. Jared Polis’ desk that significantly bother business leaders were […]
PCT: Whitmore Pest and Wildlife Control Recognized by Colorado Chamber of Commerce
DENVER, Colorado – Whitmore Pest and Wildlife Control, Inc. recently announced its recognition by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. The feature article, titled “Small Business Feature: Whitmore Pest & Wildlife Control,” highlighted the company’s services, including the effective removal and prevention of general pests and rodents, as well as specialized wildlife and bird control solutions […]
DBJ: Report: Colorado businesses avoided costly programs, policies in 2023 legislative session
Colorado’s business climate “did not further deteriorate” during the 2023 legislative session, thanks in large part to business groups who fought regulations and policies that could have hurt the bottom line — that according to an annual report recently published by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber’s 2023 Annual Report highlights the organization’s accomplishments […]
Denver Gazette: Colorado Chamber of Commerce assesses 2023 legislative session
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce Monday released its review of the 2023 legislative session, and while they raised concerns about the deterioration of Colorado’s economic competitiveness, “the number of bills that made their way to Gov. Jared Polis’ desk that significantly bother business leaders were surprisingly few.” “We are seeing a direct correlation of the […]
Colorado Politics: Colorado Chamber of Commerce assesses 2023 legislative session
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce Monday released its review of the 2023 legislative session, and while they raised concerns about the deterioration of Colorado’s economic competitiveness, “the number of bills that made their way to Gov. Jared Polis’ desk that significantly bother business leaders were surprisingly few.” “We are seeing a direct correlation of the […]
DBJ: Critics say Colorado’s new workplace harassment law could backfire
Gov. Jared Polis earlier this week signed into law one of the more controversial bills of the 2023 Colorado legislative session. Known as the POWR (for Protecting Opportunities and Workers) Act, Senate Bill 23-172 updates the definition of harassment and specifies that harassment does not need to be “severe or pervasive” to constitute a discriminatory […]
CPR: Polis signs workplace harassment bill, removing ‘severe or pervasive’ requirement
After years of negotiations and failed attempts, Colorado is making it easier for people to file workplace harassment claims. Gov. Jared Polis signed into law Tuesday a bill that loosens the legal standard for harassment, so people will no longer have to prove that the behavior has been severe or pervasive. The measure’s passage was […]
TaxNotes: Colorado Enacts Income Tax Reporting Changes
Newly enacted Colorado legislation makes changes to the state’s income tax reporting requirements for passthrough entities and extends filing deadlines for C corporations. H.B. 23-1277 was signed by Gov. Jared Polis (D) on June 1. It consolidates two of the income tax reporting options for S corporations and partnerships with nonresident owners, restores a 30-day […]