A day after a new economic forecast told Coloradans to lower their expectations for growth and prosperity, a study released by the state’s chamber of commerce offered insights as to why that might be. As reported by The Gazette, a study commissioned by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce found that ours is the sixth-most regulated […]
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Colorado Politics: Colorado is 6th most regulated state in America, chamber report says
Colorado is the sixth-most regulated state in the country and nearly half of its roughly 200,000 regulations are “excessive or duplicative,” a finding that poses negative ramifications on economic growth, on productivity and, ultimately, on residents, according to a new study from the state’s chamber of commerce. The study commissioned by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce is the latest […]
Denver 7: Colorado’s economic growth fell from 5th in the nation to 41st, according to new report
Two new reports are shedding light on the state of Colorado’s economy. The University of Colorado’s Leeds School of Business released its 60th Annual Colorado Business Economic Outlook on Monday. While it shows Colorado’s economy is still growing, it’s doing so at a slower pace. … The Colorado Chamber of Commerce said there’s another reason […]
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Denver Gazette: Colorado Chamber of Commerce report finds state’s regulations to be excessive for businesses
A new study by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce has found that the state is the sixth-most regulated in the country, with 45% of its regulations deemed “excessive or duplicative.” “Colorado’s regulations are consistently the top concern in every business survey we’ve conducted in recent years,” said Chamber President and CEO Loren Furman. “If we don’t get […]
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Denver 7: Colorado workers rally at state capitol, calling for labor law changes
Hundreds of workers and union activists gathered at the Colorado state capitol on Tuesday to call for changes to the state’s labor laws, which they call outdated and unfair. Colorado Worker Rights United, a new coalition of workers and labor activists, joined a group of progressive state lawmakers who plan to introduce the Worker Protection […]
Colorado Politics: Business groups warn against changes to Colorado’s union law
A major fight is brewing at the state Capitol, where unions plan to push for legislation they said would give workers “more freedom to negotiate for workplace safety and better pay” but which business groups warned would upend a system that is pivotal attracting companies and keeping Colorado economically competitive. … Companies considering operating business […]