Moderate Democrats allied with Gov. Jared Polis won a number of Colorado state legislative primaries Tuesday night, the culmination of a hotly contested election season that pitted progressives against moderates as the future of state policy hung in the balance. In one of the most closely watched races, attorney Sean Camacho defeated incumbent state Rep. […]
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ColoradoBiz: Can Practical Education Close Colorado’s Skills Gap?
If you’re a Colorado business leader, then you might think we’re stating the obvious: Young Coloradans aren’t always prepared for the jobs that are available today. To close this “skills gaps,” the Colorado Chamber of Commerce partnered with Colorado Succeeds, Colorado Inclusive Economy, Colorado Technology Association, and Colorado Thrives to launch the Education to Employment […]
Colorado Newsline: Democratic state Rep. Tim Hernández loses to business-backed primary challenger
Rep. Tim Hernández lost to challenger Cecelia Espenoza in the race for the Democratic nomination in Colorado’s House District 4, which covers northwest Denver. Espenoza led with nearly 54% of the vote as of 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to results from the secretary of state’s office, and Associated Press-subscribed outlets reported the AP called the […]
Expensive battle over direction of policy at the Colorado Capitol plays out in Democratic legislative primaries
Democratic legislative primaries this year across the Front Range have become an extraordinarily expensive — and at times mean-spirited — battle over the direction of policy at the Colorado Capitol. … “In eight years he’s done nothing to stop it,” said Keith, who was endorsed by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. “I agree there’s too […]
Colorado Sun: Elisabeth Epps, Tim Hernández — two of the Colorado legislature’s most liberal lawmakers — battle to keep their jobs
Two of the Colorado legislature’s most liberal lawmakers — Denver Democratic Reps. Elisabeth Epps and Tim Hernández — are battling in the June 25 primary to keep their jobs at the Capitol. … He ran unsuccessfully in District 6 in 2020 and 2022. This time around, he has the backing of a number of top […]
The Center Square: Colorado Chamber of Commerce says business better off after legislative session
Colorado Businesses are better off now than they were in January, according to an analysis by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce on the 2024 legislative session. In a media release announcing the publishing of the Chamber’s 2024 annual report, 82% of the bills the Chamber opposed were defeated and 76% of the bills it supported […]
Daily Gazette: Colorado Chamber of Commerce says business better off after legislative session
Colorado Businesses are better off now than they were in January, according to an analysis by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce on the 2024 legislative session. In a media release announcing the publishing of the Chamber’s 2024 annual report, 82% of the bills the Chamber opposed were defeated and 76% of the bills it supported […]
Colorado Sun: Other working bits
Big wins for Colorado businesses, says chamber. The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is patting itself on the back for taking down eight “job killing bills” debated during the recent legislative session. In its annual report, the chamber said 76% of bills it supported passed while 82% it opposed were killed. What did it take? Reaching […]
Colorado Newsline: Gov. Polis takes sides in key Colorado statehouse Democratic primary
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is backing a state House of Representatives candidate looking to unseat one of the most progressive members of the Legislature. Attorney Sean Camacho earned Polis’ endorsement, his campaign announced Wednesday. Camacho is running in the Democratic primary in Denver’s House District 6, against incumbent Rep. Elisabeth Epps. … Camacho has endorsements […]
Gazette: EDITORIAL: Capping Colorado’s prescription costs will backfire
If only there were a magic wand to tame the high cost of living in our inflationary economy. Instead, there are politicians — who merely pretend to possess such superhuman power. And their attempts to wield it inevitably backfire, sooner or later. Thus, our sense of impending doom after news that another high-priced prescription drug […]