Colorado lawmakers are seeking to clamp down on price gouging with a new bill that would make it illegal for businesses to raise costs beyond what is average for certain products. House Bill 1010, one of the first to be introduced in the 2025 legislative session, would prohibit price gouging of necessities like food and […]
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Spotlight PA: State-mandated time off for bereavement is gaining ground. Where does Pa. stand?
When his father died from COVID-19 in 2020, James Gerraughty didn’t have to choose between working and grieving. That’s because his employer provides three days of paid bereavement for the death of a parent. This gave Gerraughty enough time to drive from the Altoona area to Buffalo, New York, to collect his dad’s remains. … […]
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9 News: Gov. Polis Discusses Reducing Unnecessary Regulations
DBJ: Business policies to watch during the 2025 Colorado legislative session.
The 75th Colorado General Assembly kicked off its 2025 legislative session Jan. 8 during challenging financial times, both for businesses and for the state government itself. … To combat a regulatory climate it says has grown out of control, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce is pursuing a policy package that seeks to curtail the number […]
CPR: From cutting regulations to taking on Trump, Gov. Polis lays out his annual vision for Colorado
Immigration, housing, Space Command and his usual bevy of pop culture references — Gov. Jared Polis’ annual agenda-setting speech ranged from the southern border to the edges of Middle Earth. … In his speech, Polis asked lawmakers to go further to streamline government by cutting red tape in a less literal fashion. “I urge the […]
Colorado Sun: Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’ seventh State of the State address, explained
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis delivered his seventh State of the State address Thursday, delving into Donald Trump, housing policy, public safety and “The Lord of the Rings.” … Now, continuing this work to reduce unnecessary laws and regulations requires your help. I urge the legislature, in partnership with the Colorado Chamber, Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez, […]
CBS Colorado: Governor Calls for Lawmakers to Repeal Unnecessary Laws
Colorado Newsline: Polis touts independence from DC ‘disorder’ as he lays out priorities in State of the State
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis delivered his annual State of the State address to the General Assembly on Thursday to lay out his 2025 policy priorities around housing, safety and government spending. … In a nod to bipartisanship, Polis said he is open to cutting regulations and reducing “needless” bureaucracy. In December, he rescinded over 200 […]
Colorado Politics: Colorado Senate leadership sets tone for 2025 with opening-day remarks
“Let’s Do This!” With that, Senate President James Coleman wrapped up his opening remarks with the catchphrase that marked his time in the state Senate. … “These may seem small, but they are daily reminders to Coloradans that their government is nibbling away at their hard-earned money,” he said. He said that vision also includes […]