Three students from the Windsor area will move on to the statewide Civics Bee competition. Middle school students competed Wednesday in the 2025 National Civics Bee regional competition hosted by the Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce. Competitors tested their civics knowledge with a live quiz against their peers and answered questions from judges, according to a Windsor […]
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Gazette: GUEST OPINION: Colorado’s case for continued university research
In Colorado, we’re fond of thinking of ourselves as pragmatists. We’re the type of folks that know how to put aside differences in favor of solving problems. We’re the sort who believe strong communities and a healthy economy make a better quality of life for each one of us. That’s why we all must take […]
Colorado Politics: Colorado’s regulatory framework took center stage, as state slips in national rankings
Colorado’s regulatory framework took the center stage during this year’s legislative session, where lawmakers clashed over proposed measures that — depending on who is asked — either benefit workers or create new burdens on businesses. Behind these two competing frameworks are the Colorado Chamber of Commerce and the Colorado Fiscal Institute. Read more here.
The Center Square: Colorado unions, business groups react to Gov. Polis’ veto of labor bill
Colorado unions and business groups responded to Gov. Jared Polis’ recent veto of a collective bargaining bill that Democrats passed before the legislative session ended. The Democratic-controlled legislature passed Senate Bill 25-005, titled the “Worker Protection Collective Bargaining” bill, even though Polis, who’s also a Democrat, previously signaled he wouldn’t support it. … “Unfortunately, we were not […]
Colorado Politics: 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 […]
Denver Post: Gov. Jared Polis vetoes pro-union bill backed by Democratic lawmakers, repeating his hope for compromise
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 […]
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.