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 […]
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Denver Post: Colorado Democrats plan bill to remove state’s unique barrier to union organizing
Flanked by dozens of union members, a group of Colorado Democrats unveiled legislation Tuesday to remove a unique barrier to union organizing in the state. The proposal, which will not be introduced until the legislative session starts in early January, would repeal an 81-year-old requirement that unions in Colorado pass a second election to require […]
KOAA: 165,000 regulations: Colorado Chamber calls for regulatory reform as business rankings decline
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is calling for regulatory reform as their latest Colorado Scorecard showed the state declining in several key business metrics. Loren Furman, the president and CEO of the Colorado Chamber, said they hired a group of economists from outside the state to examine the data. Read more here.
DBJ: Rankings show Colorado’s business climate is worsening, chamber says
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is pointing squarely at state policymakers for drops in Colorado’s business rankings this year. The business organization released the results of its Colorado Scorecard, a rankings tracker that compares the state’s business climate to others across the nation. Launched last year, the scorecard shows several rankings trending downward, which chamber […]
KOAA: Colorado is Dropping in Several Key Rankings According to New Report
Denver Gazette: Colorado middle schooler set to compete in National Civics Bee Tuesday
A Buena Vista middle school student on Tuesday will represent Colorado in the 2024 National Civics Bee. Joseph Drexler, a student at Darren Patterson Christian Academy, won the Colorado State Finals to earn his spot to compete at the first-ever national championships in Washington D.C. The goal of the competition is to inspire middle school […]
Denver Post: A 14-year-old government whiz is representing Colorado at the 2024 National Civics Bee
Joseph Drexler, 14, has advice for anyone feeling frustrated or overwhelmed lately by politics, the government and their civic duty. Seek out multiple news sources to learn what’s happening in your city, state and country and hear it from different perspectives. Get involved in your local community by volunteering or making your voice heard at […]
Denver 7: Joseph Drexler Represents Colorado in National Civics Bee
Heart of the Rockies: Buena Vista’s Joseph Drexler Competes in National Civics Bee in Washington, D.C.
Joseph Drexler of Buena Vista is in Washington, D.C., ready to compete in the National Civics Bee tomorrow. After winning the local and state competitions, Drexler will face off against twenty-seven other state finalists in hopes of claiming the national title. Read more here.
Ark Valley Voice: Joseph Drexler to Compete in Washington DC Tomorrow
As local DPCA (Darren Patterson Christian Academy) student Joseph Drexler prepares to compete in the National Civics Bee competition in Washington, D.C. on the morning of Tuesday, November 12, Buena Vista (BV) Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Liz Morgan encourages members to sponsor the upcoming 2025 competition. “I’m heading to D.C. tomorrow to watch Joseph […]